The following are extremely useful resources for understanding Active Directory Core Concepts.
Core Directory Concepts & Key Items
o Naming Contexts and Directory Partitions
o Forests
o Active Directory Servers and Dynamic DNS
o Replication and Data Integrity
o Active Directory Logical Structure
o Active Directory Data Storage
o Name Resolution in Active Directory
o Service Publication in Active Directory
o Active Directory Replication
o Managing Flexible Single-Master Operations
o Monitoring Performance in Active Directory
o Active Directory Backup and Restore
o Active Directory Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, and Recovery
o Active Directory on a Windows Server Network
o Active Directory Application Mode
o Structure and Storage Technologies
o Search and Publication Technologies
o Installation, Upgrade, and Migration Technologies
o Active Directory User and Computer Accounts
o Active Directory Groups User Authentication
o Summary
o Appendix A: Built-in, Predefined, and Special Groups
o Identifying Your AD DS Design and Deployment Requirements
o Mapping Your Requirements to an AD DS Deployment Strategy
o Designing the Logical Structure for Windows Server 2008 AD DS
o Designing the Site Topology for Windows Server 2008 AD DS
o Enabling Advanced Features for AD DS
o Evaluating AD DS Deployment Strategy Examples
o Appendix A: Reviewing Key AD DS Terms
o Active Directory Logical Structure
o Active Directory Data Storage
o Name Resolution in Active Directory
o Service Publication in Active Directory
o Active Directory Replication
o Managing Flexible Single-Master Operations
o Monitoring Performance in Active Directory
o Active Directory Backup and Restore
o Active Directory Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, and Recovery
o What Are Domain and Forest Trusts?
o How Domain and Forest Trusts Work
o Domain and Forest Trust Tools and Settings
o Security Considerations for Trusts
o How the Global Catalog Works
o Global Catalog Tools and Settings
o What are Operations Masters?
o Operations Masters Tools and Settings
o Planning Deployment of AD DS in the Perimeter Network
o Designing RODCs in the Perimeter Network
o Deploying RODCs in the Perimeter Network
o Planning to Virtualize Domain Controllers
o Deployment Considerations for Virtualized Domain Controllers
o Operational Considerations for Virtualized Domain Controllers
o Backup and Restore Considerations for Virtualized Domain Controllers
- Distributed Link Tracking on Windows-based domain controllers
- Active Directory Schema Technical Reference
- Infrastructure Planning and Design Guides for Windows Server 2008
- Active Directory and Active Directory Domain Services Port Requirements
- DCDIAG Technical Reference: What does DCDIAG actually… do?
- High Water Mark and Up To Dateness Vector (These are the updates you are looking for)
- AdminSDHolder
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