SQL Server DBA's Handbook: Navigating Active Directory Integration and Security

As a Database Administrator, it's uncommon that you'll see Active Directory Domain Services. However, it's important that you understand common terminology and how to troubleshoot issues with SQL Server that are domain related.
In this video I cover how to setup ADDS in your sandbox environment, join 2 servers to the domain, and the troubleshoot service principal names (SPNs) along with kerberos errors.
We'll troubleshoot and resolve the following errors you may encounter as a DBA:
SQL Server is attempting to register a Service Principal Name (SPN) for the SQL Server Service.
Kerberos authentication will not be possible until a SPN is registered for the SQL Server Service.
The SQL Server Network Interface Library could not register the Service Principal Name (SPN).
To view the DBA Challenges companion newsletter check out the issue www.automatesql.com/blog/sql-....
You can join the newsletter at www.dbachallenges.com.
If you're interested in automating the build of your own sandbox check out my course at www.automatesql.com/asf.
00:00 - Introduction and Overview
02:01 - Setting up Active Directory Domain Services
09:30 - Creating user and service accounts
11:30 - Joining member servers to the domain
13:41 - Configure the Windows Firewall
16:00 - Connecting to SQL Server with an AD account
16:33 - Troubleshoot Service Principal Name issues
26:53 - Conclusion