2276 & 2277 - Implementing, Managing, & Maintaining a Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts & Services

COURSE OVERVIEW

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This five-day course is a combination of courses #2276 and #2277 and will provide students with the knowledge and skills to implement and manage a Microsoft Windows® Server 2003 network infrastructure.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol architecture.
• Describe Variable-Length Subnet Mask (VLSM) and Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR).
• Configure a host to use a static IP address.
• Describe the IP routing process.
• Configure a host to obtain an IP address automatically.
• Configure a host so that automatic private IP address configuration is disabled.
• Configure a host to use name servers.
• Isolate common connectivity issues.

*Course Cost does not include books. Please contact a VTEC Account Manager for details.

AUDIENCE AND PREREQUISITES

The target audience for this course includes individuals who are either employed by, or who are seeking employment as, a Systems Administrator in Medium and Large (M/LORG) organizations.

The course is intended for systems administrator and systems engineer candidates who are responsible for implementing and managing server networking technologies. These tasks include:

• Implementing Routing
• Implementing and managing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)
• Securing Internet Protocol (IP) traffic with Internet Protocol security (IPSec) and certificates
• Configuring a network access infrastructure by configuring the connections for remote access clients, and managing and monitoring network access.

The entry criterion for this course includes individuals who are:

• Entry-level IT professionals, new to hands-on Windows server and network administration.
• Preparing for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure.
  PREREQUISITE COURSES
  • Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
  FOLLOW UP COURSES
  • Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
  • Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
  • Designing Security for Microsoft Networks
     

COURSE TOPICS:

2276 Module 1: Reviewing the Suite of TCP/IP Protocols
Overview of the OSI Model
Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Viewing Frames Using Network Monitor

2276 Module 2: Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network
This is a self-study lesson and will be reviewed in class.
Configuring IP Addressing for Simple Networks
Configuring IP Addressing for Complex Networks
Using IP Routing Tables
Overcoming Limitations of the IP Addressing Scheme

2276 Module 3: Configuring a Client IP Address
Configuring a Client to Use a Static IP Address
Configuring a Host to Obtain an IP Address Automatically
Using Alternate Configuration

2276 Module 4: Configuring a Client for Name Resolution
Overview of Name Resolution
Resolving Host Names
Resolving NetBIOS Names

2276 Module 5: Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
Analyzing Client Startup Communication
Determining the Causes of Connectivity Issues
Using Network Utilities and Tools to Isolate Connectivity Issues

2277 Module 1: Allocating IP Addressing by Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
The Role of DHCP in the Network Infrastructure
Adding and Authorizing a DHCP Server Service
Configuring a DHCP Scope
Configuring DHCP Reservations and Options

2277 Module 2: Managing and Monitoring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Managing a DHCP Database
Monitoring DHCP
Applying Security Guidelines for DHCP

2277 Module 3: Resolving Names
Introduction to the Name Resolution Process
Viewing Names on a Client
Configuring Host Name Resolution
Configuring NetBIOS Name Resolution

2277 Module 4: Resolving Host Names by Using Domain Name System (DNS)
The Role of DNS in the Network Infrastructure
Installing the DNS Server Service
Configuring the DNS Server Service
Configuring DNS Zones and Zone Transfers
Configuring a DNS Client

2277 Module 5: Integrating Domain Name System and Active Directory
Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
Configuring DNS Dynamic Updates
Understanding How Active Directory Uses DNS

2277 Module 6: Managing and Monitoring Domain Name System (DNS)
Managing DNS Records
Testing the DNS Server Configuration
Monitoring DNS Server Performance

2277 Module 7: Resolving NetBIOS Names by Using Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)
This is a self-study lesson and will be reviewed in class.
The Role of WINS in the Network Infrastructure
Installing and Configuring a WINS Server
Managing Records in WINS
Configuring WINS Replication
Managing the WINS database

2277 Module 8: Configuring Routing by Using Routing and Remote Access
The Role of Routing in the Network Infrastructure
Enabling and Configuring the Routing and Remote Access Service
Configuring Packet Filters

2277 Module 9: Securing Network Traffic by Using IPSec and Certificates
Implementing IPSec
Understanding IPSec Deployment Scenarios
Monitoring IPSec

2277 Module 10: Configuring Network Access
Introduction to a Network Access Infrastructure
Configuring VPN Access
Configuring Dial-up Access
Configuring Wireless Access
Controlling User Access to a Network
Centralizing Network Access Authentication by Using IAS
Protecting Remote Access by Using Network Access Quarantine

2277 Module 11: Managing and Monitoring Network Access
Managing the Network Access Services
Configuring Logging on a Network Access Server
Collecting and Monitoring Network Access Data