Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts

Course contentModule 1: Reviewing the Suite ofTCP/IP ProtocolsThis module reviews the suite ofTCP/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 theOSIModel
• Overview of theTCP/IP Protocol Suite
• Viewing Frames Using Network Monitor

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the architecture of theOSIreference model and the function of each layer
• Describe the four layers of theTCP/IP protocol suite
• Capture and view frames by using Network Monitor

Module 2: Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet NetworkThis 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 aWAN
• 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 simpleTCP/IP networks
• Explain how to configure IP addressing for complexTCP/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 AddressThis 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 theTCP/IP Protocol Suite

• Exercise 1: ViewingDHCPPackets

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 usingDHCP
• Configure a client to obtain an IP address automatically by using Alternate Configuration

Module 4: Configuring a Client for Name ResolutionThis 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: ViewingDNSPackets

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 IssuesThis 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