Implementing a Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure - MCSE (70-291)


Full Description
This course is designed to teach you about Microsoft's new Windows 2003 server software. You will learn how to implement and set-up the server and complex software in a network environment. This course maps directly to Microsoft's MCSE certification exam 70-291. Included with this course are electronic study guides for each of the five levels of study.


Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to implement and set-up a Windows 2003 server. You will have a good understanding of the operating system and how it works. Student should be prepared sufficient to pass the Microsoft MCSE exam #70-291 upon successful completion of this course.


Assessment:
Pre and post exams and course quizzes are part of the assessment for this course level. Additional exam aids such as test preparation software and labratory simulations and mentoring are available for purchase separately.
Course Information (see above or below lessons, outlines, activities, etc.)
Instructor: Kevin Wolford.
Kevin started his computer career in 1983. He has been a technical writer, network administrator, and trainer. Kevin spent many years with Novell and is a CNI and Master CNE. In 1998 Kevin founded Tech Training, giving him a chance to test his training ideas on live labs. He is also an MCSE, MCT, and is certified in SMS, SQL Server, TCP/IP, NT Workstation, NT Server, Exchange Server, Windows 9x and 2000. Kevin has authored Microsoft certification books for New Riders and Sybex. He also owns a consulting company dedicated to teaching complex technical topics in a simple way.





Course Outline:










Lesson 1: IP Addressing


Configuring IP Addressing



  • Manual Configuration

  • Dynamic Configuration

  • Troubleshooting


Configuring DHCP



  • DHCP Server Installation

  • Creating Scopes

  • Client Reservations

  • DHCP Relay Agent


Managing DHCP



  • DHCP Process

  • Monitoring DHCP

  • Database Management

  • Troubleshooting



Lesson 2: Domain Name System


Name Resolution



  • Name Resolution Process

  • NetBIOS Resolution

  • Host Name Resolution


DNS Overview



  • DNS Structure

  • Zones and Records

  • Dynamic Updates


Configuring DNS



  • Installing DNS

  • Forward Lookup Zones

  • Reverse Lookup Zones

  • Active Directory Integrated Zones

  • Server Configuration

  • Client Configuration



Lesson 3: Monitoring & Security


Monitoring DNS



  • DNS Logs

  • Replication Monitor

  • System Monitor

  • Command-Line Tools


Security Configuration



  • Security Settings

  • Analyzing Security

  • Configuring Security

  • Least Privilege


Monitoring Security



  • Security Concepts

  • IP Security Monitor

  • Kerberos Tools

  • Network Monitor




Lesson 4: Remote Access


Routing



  • Routing Principles

  • Installing a Router

  • Packet Filtering


Remote Access



  • Remote Access Installation

  • Remote Access Permissions

  • Remote Access Policies

  • Client Configuration


Virtual Private Networks (VPN)



  • VPN Principles

  • Server Configuration

  • Client Configuration

  • Site-to-Site VPNs


Lesson 5: Maintenance


Monitoring Traffic



  • System Monitor

  • Network Monitor


Remote Access Topics



  • Authentication

  • Route Tables


Managing Services



  • What is a Service?

  • Service Dependencies

  • Service Recovery


Internet Connectivity



  • Connectivity Requirements

  • Troubleshooting



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