Manage a Windows Server 2003 Network

This training focuses on Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure management covering the implementation and management of IP addressing, name resolution, static and dynamic routing using the routing and remote access service and the configuration and management of a number of Server services including DHCP and DNS.

This course is available with Anytime Online Access for 12 Months and has been divided into 13 parts to aid learning and help with exam preparation as shown below:

Part 1: An Introduction to TCP/IP & Its Implementation

* A review of the structure and layers of the OSI reference model
* An Introduction to the TCP/IP Model
* TCP and UDP Port numbers
* Manual and dynamic IP Addresses configuration
* An Introduction to APIPA addresses
* Understand the structure of IP Addresses
* Describe the function of subnet masks and the default gateway address
* Understand the basics of IP Sub-netting

Part 2: Configure & Troubleshoot a DHCP Server and Clients

* An introduction to a DHCP Server and lease periods
* Authorize a DHCP Server in a domain environment
* DHCP scopes and Options
* A review of multicast and Superscopes
* Consider fault tolerance and the 80 / 20 Rule
* Manage the DHCP database
* Troubleshooting and Monitoring a DHCP implementation
* Video: Installing and Configuring a DHCP Server

Part 3: Understand, Monitor and Use the DNS Service

* A review of NetBIOS name resolution
* Using the NBTstat command to view NetBIOS name cache
* The DNS hierarchy and logical tree structure
* DNS name resolution and root hints
* The types of DNS name query, records and zones
* Forwarders and conditional forwarding
* Troubleshooting DNS client & Server configuration
* Video: Installing & Configuring the DNS Server Service

Part 4: Configure & Manage Static IP Routing. *Understand terminology and routing basics
* Manage routing tables
* Understand how a Router uses the information stored in the routing table
* Configure static routes using command line and RRAS
* Video: Using RRAS to configure and View Static RoutesPart 5: Configure & Manage Network Address Translation

* Configure a DHCP Relay Agent
* Configure NAT on a Windows Server 2003 network
* Configure packet filters

Part 6: Configure Routing Protocols with RRAS

* Distance Vector Routing Protocols
* Link State Routing Protocols
* Manage routing protocols using RRAS
* RIP Security
* Video: Using RRAS to configure and Manage Routing Protocols

Part 7: Configure & Manage Remote Access Services

* The different types of dial-up technology
* Types of RAS clients, servers & dial-up line protocols
* Configure remote access authentication protocols
* Manage remote access clients, interfaces, protocols and ports
* Configure remote access policies to permit or deny access
* Video: Configuring a dial-up RAS server & managing authentication

Part 8: Configure & Manage Virtual Private Network Connections

* Understand & configure a virtual private network (VPN)
* VPN Types
* Video: Creating a PPTP type VPN connection

Part 9: Configure RADIUS with Windows Server 2003

* Understand & Configure RADIUS
* Understand Internet Authentication Service (IAS)
* A review of Demand Dial Routing
* Video: Configuring a RADIUS Server & Client

Part 10: Configure and Manage Security Templates

* What are security templates
* Managing security configuration with security templates
* The default security templates which are available
* The Security Configuration and Analysis Tool
* Video: Modifying and Applying a Security Template

Part 11: Configure, Manage & Troubleshoot Network Security

* IPSec Deployment
* IPSec Policies
* NTLM and Kerberos
* Video: Creating an IPSec Policy

Part 12: Monitor and Troubleshoot Network Traffic

* Monitor, capture and view network data using Network Monitor
* Troubleshoot Logon issues with Network Monitor
* Use the Performance Console
* Use utilities to troubleshoot TCP/IP connections
* Troubleshoot Server Services
* Video: Using Network Monitor to Troubleshoot Login issues

Part 13: Manage and Implement Software Update Services

* An introduction to Windows Updates
* Configuring SUS
* The components of SUS
* A review of the SUS network topologies
* Monitoring SUS
* Troubleshooting SUS
* Video: Installing, Synchronizing and configuring SUS

This course also includes downloadable PDF notes and exercises