Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Hosts

Course Details

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol architecture.
• Convert Internet Protocol (IP) addresses between decimal and binary.
• Calculate a subnet mask.
• Create subnets using Variable-Length Subnet Mask (VLSM) and Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR).
• Configure a host to use a static IP address. Assign IP addresses in a multiple subnet network.
• 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.
• Microsoft Certified Professional Exams Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Course Outline

Module 1: Reviewing the Suite of TCP/IP Protocols This module reviews the suite of TCP/IP protocols. By understanding the function of each of the protocols and how the protocols relate to each other, you have the context for understanding network administration tasks and network troubleshooting.

Lessons Overview of the OSI Model Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite Viewing Frames Using Network Monitor After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the architecture of the OSI reference model and the function of each layer. Describe the four layers of the TCP/IP protocol suite. Capture and view frames by using Network Monitor.

Module 2: Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network This module explains how to construct and assign IP addresses and how to isolate addressing issues associated with the IP routing process.

Lessons Configuring IP Addressing for Simple Networks Configuring IP Addressing for Complex Networks Using IP Routing Tables Overcoming Limitations of the IP Addressing Scheme Lab: Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network Exercise 1: Defining the Subnet Mask for a WAN Exercise 2: Defining the Subnet Mask for Supernetting Four Class C Networks After completing this module, students will be able to: Explain how to configure IP addressing for simple TCP/IP networks. Explain how to configure IP addressing for complex TCP/IP networks. Describe routing protocols and how they are used. Overcome limitations that are caused by class-based routing.

Module 3: Configuring a Client IP Address This module describes how to configure an IP address for a client computer running Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

Lessons Configuring a Client to Use a Static IP Address Configuring a Client to Obtain an IP Address Automatically Using Alternate Configuration Lab: Configuring Hosts to Connect to a Network Running the TCP/IP Protocol Suite Exercise 1: Viewing DHCP Packets After completing this module, students will be able to: Configure a client to use a static IP address. Configure a client to obtain an IP address automatically by using DHCP. Configure a client to obtain an IP address automatically by using Alternate Configuration Module 4: Configuring a Client for Name Resolution This module describes the various types of name resolution mechanisms provided by the Windows operating systems and how to use and configure them for clients on your network.

Lessons Overview of Name Resolution Resolving Host Names Resolving NetBIOS Names Lab: Configuring a Client for Name Resolution Exercise 1: Viewing DNS Packets After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe how name resolution occurs. Describe how host names are used and resolved. Describe how NetBIOS names are used and resolved.

Module 5: Isolating Common Connectivity Issues This module explains how to isolate common connectivity issues and describes how to use utilities as part of this process.

Lessons Analyzing Client Startup Communication Determining the Causes of Connectivity Issues Using Network Utilities and Tools to Isolate Connectivity Issues Lab A: Isolating Common Connectivity Issues Exercise 1: Documenting Your Current Environment Exercise 2: Resolving Connectivity Issues After completing this module, students will be able to: Determine the causes of connectivity issues. Describe utilities and tools to resolve connectivity issues. Describe the client startup communication process.