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Training Course Summary:

The 995 course builds a foundation of knowledge for understanding Directories. The course explains what Directories are and why they are needed. It gives a history of the evolution of Directories, including their relationship to X.500 and LDAP. It also examines three types of Directory technology; Netscape Directory Server, Microsoft Active Directory, and NDS eDirectory. Note: Students should take course 995 prior to taking course 991, Advanced NDS Tools and Diagnostics.

Pre-Requisites:

• CNEs who have taken either course 529 or 570, OR
• MCSEs who have taken either courses 910 and 575, or Microsoft 1561 or 1579 and Novell 575 OR
• Cisco Certified Internetworking Experts or Cisco Certified Networking Professionals or IBM
• Certified Specialists who have taken either 560 and 575, or Microsoft 1561 or 1579 and Novell 575

Training Course Overview/Content:

When you complete this course, you will be able to:
• Understand the purpose of a directory
• Describe the X.500 directory standard
• Describe the full service directory model
• Describe the role of LDAP in accessing directories
• Identify Netscape Directory Server technology
• Describe Active Directory and how it is used
• Describe NDS eDirectory and its relationship to the FSD model
• Integrate disparate Directories