Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Managing Network Infrastructure

The following curriculum includes three courses and will also prepare you for Microsoft's exam 70-291:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Managing Network Infrastructure Part 1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Managing Network Infrastructure Part 2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Managing Network Infrastructure Part 3

73310 - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Managing Network Infrastructure Part 1

Course Overview
This is the first of a three-course curriculum that prepares the learner for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. The learner is introduced to the course with a review of TCP/IP issues. The course then gives in-depth and exam-focused coverage to the areas of routing configuration, DHCP overview and configuration, and the management and monitoring of DHCP.

Learn To
• To identify options for configuring static or dynamic IP addresses
• To identify options for assigning IP addresses using Alternate Configuration
• To sequence the steps in the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) name resolution process
• To identify features of routing in a networking environment
• To identify features and functions of a router
• To enable and configure the RRAS
• To identify features of DHCP
• To identify options for enabling the DHCP Server service
• To identify features of DCHP authorization
• To identify DHCP management tasks
• To identify methods for managing a DHCP database
• To identify features of DHCP monitoring


Audience
Existing MCSE/MCSAs in Windows 2000. Individuals seeking employment as MCSE/MCSA 2003 system administrators or engineers in medium and large organizations. The entry criteria for this course include individuals who are entry-level IT professionals, new to hands-on Windows server and network administration, and individuals preparing for exam 70-291, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, a core requirement for MCSA and MSCE certification. Course Prerequisites: MCSE/MCSA qualified in Windows 2000. Completion of course 2274, Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, or equivalent knowledge and skills. 6 to 12 months experience administering client and network operating systems in medium to large organizations.

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives


Unit 1: TCP/IP Configuration 1.5 - 2 hours
• Identify options for configuring static or dynamic IP addresses
• Identify options for assigning IP addresses using Alternate Configuration
• Sequence the steps in the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) name resolution process
• Identify features and functions of NetBIOS
• Identify features and functions of static and dynamic name resolution
• Identify features of tools used to isolate connectivity issues
• Identify connectivity issue resolution tools supported by Windows Server 2003


Unit 2: Routing Configuration 1.5 - 2 hours
• Identify features of routing in a networking environment
• Identify features and functions of a router
• Enable and configure the RRAS
• Sequence the steps for adding a routing protocol
• Identify guidelines for packet filter configuration
• Identify options for configuring packet filter


Unit 3: DHCP 1.5 - 2 hours
• Identify features of DHCP
• Identify options for enabling the DHCP Server service
• Identify features of DCHP authorization
• Identify features of DHCP scope configuration
• Configure a DHCP reservation
• Identify features of common DHCP options configuration
• Identify process features of DHCP Relay Agent operation
• Identify steps in adding and configuring DHCP Relay Agent


Unit 4: Managing and Monitoring DHCP 1.5 - 2 hours
• Identify DHCP management tasks
• Identify features of DHCP monitoring
• Identify options for monitoring DHCP statistics
• Identify features of DHCP audit logging
• Identify guidelines for DCHP performance monitoring
• Identify guidelines for DHCP security
• Identify methods for managing a DHCP database

73311 - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Managing Network Infrastructure Part 2

Course Overview
This is the second of a three-course curriculum that prepares the learner for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
The course gives in-depth and exam-focused coverage to DNS name resolution, zone transfer, and management, and NetBIOS name resolution using WINS


Learn To
• To identify features of name resolution
• To identify ways of viewing names on a client
• To identify key features of host name resolution
• To identify elements of DNS zone transfer configuration
• To identify features of DNS dynamic updates
• To identify options for configuring DNS updates
• To identify steps in configuring TTL values
• To identify features of ageing and scavenging
• To identify options to configure the integration of DNS with WINS
• To identify key elements of WINS name resolution
• To identify features of static mapping
• To identify options for filtering WINS records


Audience
Existing MCSE/MCSAs in Windows 2000. Individuals seeking employment as MCSE/MCSA 2003 system administrators or engineers in medium and large organizations. The entry criteria for this course include individuals who are entry-level IT professionals, new to hands-on Windows server and network administration, and individuals preparing for exam 70-291, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, a core requirement for MCSA and MSCE certification. Course Prerequisites: MCSE/MCSA qualified in Windows 2000. Completion of course 2274, Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, or equivalent knowledge and skills. 6 to 12 months experience administering client and network operating systems in medium to large organizations.

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives


Unit 1: Name Resolution with DNS 1.5 - 2 hours
• Identify features of name resolution
• Identify ways of viewing names on a client
• Identify key features of host name resolution
• Identify key features of NetBIOS name resolution
• Identify key features of DNS
• Identify key steps in installing DNS Server Service
• Identify how DNS Server service query process elements work
• Identify options for configuring properties for DNS Server service
• Identify features of DNS zones and zone types
• Identify ways of configuring DNS forward and reverse lookup zones


Unit 2: DNS Zone Transfers and Clients 1.5 - 2 hours
• Identify elements of DNS zone transfer configuration
• Identify features of DNS dynamic updates
• Identify options for configuring DNS updates
• Identify features of Active Directory-integrated DNS zones
• Identify features of DNS client configuration
• Delegate authority of a subdomain to a DNS zone


Unit 3: DNS Management and Monitoring 1.5 - 2 hours
• Identify steps in configuring TTL values
• Identify features of aging and scavenging
• Identify options to configure the integration of DNS with WINS
• Identify options for testing DNS server configuration
• Identify features of the Nslookup utility
• Match DNSCmd utility parameters with their functions
• Match DNSLint utility functions with their descriptions
• Identify features of DNS server performance monitoring
• Identify steps in monitoring DNS server performance using logging


Unit 4: NetBIOS Name Resolution Using WINS 1.5 - 2 hours
• Identify features of WINS replication
• Identify key steps in configuring WINS replication
• Identify key steps for configuring WINS replication partner properties
• Identify key steps for backing up and restoring a WINS database
• Delete WINS records
• Identify aspects of compacting WINS databases
• Identify key steps in scavenging a WINS database
• Identify key steps in checking WINS databases for consistency
• Decommission a WINS server
• Identify key elements of WINS name resolution
• Identify features of static mapping
• Identify options for filtering WINS records

73312 - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Managing Network Infrastructure Part 3

Course Overview
This is the third of a 3-course curriculum that prepares the learner for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. In-depth and exam-focused coverage is given to the areas of IPSec security and certificates, network access connections and their management, and the management of user access and IAS.

Learn To
• To identify features of IPSec
• To identify guidelines for implementing IPSec security policies
• To identify key steps in assigning IPSec policies on a computer
• To identify features of a network access infrastructure
• To match methods of authenticating for client network access with their descriptions
• To identify features of VPN connections
• To identify options for configuring user account dial-in permissions
• To identify features of remote access policies
• To identify options for configuring a remote access policy and profile
• To identify steps for managing RAS clients
• To identify features of logging
• To identify options for configuring logging


Audience
Existing MCSE/MCSAs in Windows 2000. Individuals seeking employment as MCSE/MCSA 2003 Systems Administrators or Engineers in medium and large organizations. The entry criterion for this course includes individuals who are: a) entry level IT professionals, new to hands-on Windows server and network administration, and/or b) Preparing for exam 70-291, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, core requirement for MCSA and MSCE certification. Pre-requisites: MCSE/MCSA qualified in Windows 2000. Completion of Course 2274, Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, or equivalent knowledge and skills. 6 to 12 months experience administering client and network operating systems in medium to large organizations.

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives


Unit 1: Security with IPSec and Certificates 1.5 - 2 hours
• Identify features of IPSec
• Identify guidelines for implementing IPSec security policies
• Identify key steps in assigning IPSec policies on a computer
• Identify guidelines and key steps for monitoring IPSec
• Identify features of IPSec security certificates


Unit 2: Network Access Connections 1.5 - 2 hours
• Identify key steps in configuring a RAS for a VPN connection
• Match elements of wireless networks with their descriptions
• Identify key features in wireless network access configuration requirements
• Configure a network access client for a wireless connection
• Identify features of a network access infrastructure
• Identify features of VPN connections
• Configure a remote access client for a VPN connection
• Identify features of dial-up networking
• Identify key steps in configuring RAS client dial-up connections
• Match methods of authenticating for client network access with their descriptions
• Configure smart card authentication on a remote access server
• Identify considerations for configuring RAS dial-up connections


Unit 3: User Access and IAS 1.5 - 2 hours
• Identify options for configuring user account dial-in permissions
• Identify features of remote access policies
• Identify key steps in IAS server configuration
• Identify options for configuring a remote access policy and profile
• Identify features of IAS
• Configure RAS server to use IAS for authentication


Unit 4: Network Access Management 1.5 - 2 hours
• Identify steps for managing RAS clients
• Identify key steps in specific connection logging
• Identify features of logging
• Identify options for configuring logging
• Identify options for monitoring wireless network activity