Active Directory with Windows Server 2016 - Group MSAs

The video tutorial explains the concept of Group Managed Service Accounts (MSA) and their application in scenarios like web or SQL farms. It details the process of creating a KDS root key using PowerShell, emphasizing the importance of the effective time parameter to expedite the creation process. The tutorial further covers the necessary PowerShell commands to create and manage service accounts, including associating them with computers and verifying their presence. The video concludes by highlighting the advancements in service accounts, allowing for efficient management across multiple servers.

What is the primary purpose of a Group Managed Service Account (gMSA)?

• To allow multiple computers to share the same service account

• To provide a backup for user data

• To manage user permissions on a single computer

• To enhance the graphical user interface of Windows

Which Windows Server version is required at a minimum to create a gMSA?

• Windows Server 2008

• Windows Server 2003

• Windows Server 2012

• Windows Server 2016

What is the purpose of the 'Add-KDSRootKey' PowerShell command?

• To update a KDS root key

• To create a KDS root key

• To delete a KDS root key

• To list all KDS root keys

Which PowerShell command is used to create a new service account?

• Set-ADAccountPassword

• Add-ADGroupMember

• New-ADServiceAccount

• New-ADUser

What is the function of the 'Get-ADServiceAccount' command?

• To delete an existing service account

• To create a new service account

• To verify the existence of a service account

• To modify the properties of a service account