Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts

At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will beable 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.

Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must havecompleted:

A+ certification or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Course 2274 : Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Microsoft Certified Professional Exams
Exam 70-291 :Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining aMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 NetworkInfrastructure

Course Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbookand other necessary materials for this class.

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 protocolsrelate to each other, you have the context for understanding networkadministration 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 TCP/IP protocol layers.

Associate the protocols of the TCP/IP suite with those of the OSI model.

Describe the function of the protocols at each layer of the TCP/IP model.

Describe how a frame moves through the TCP/IP layers and what happens at each layer.

Module 2: Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple SubnetNetwork
This module explains how to construct and assignIP addresses and how to isolate addressing issues associated with the IProuting process.
Lessons

Assigning IP Addresses

Creating a Subnet

Using IP Routing Tables

Overcoming Limitations of the IP Addressing Scheme
After completing this module,students will be able to:

Convert IP Addresses from decimal to binary.

Create a subnet.

Calculate a subnet mask.

Use an IP routing table.

Create subnets using VLSM and CIDR.

Reduce the number of wasted IP addresses.

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

Configuring a Client to Use a Static IP Address

Configuring a Host to Obtain an IP Address Automatically

Using Alternate Configuration
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 nameresolution mechanisms provided by the Windows operating systems and how to useand configure them for clients on your network.
Lessons

Resolving Client Names

Managing the ARP Cache

Overview of NetBIOS

Using Static Naming Methods

Using Dynamic Naming Methods

Summarizing the Name Resolution Process
After completing this module,students will be able to:

Describe how client names are resolved.

Use Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) to identify client media access control (MAC) addresses.

Describe the function of Network Basic Input/Output System (NetBIOS).

Configure a client to use a static IP address.

Configure a client to use name resolution servers.

Module 5: Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
This module explains how to isolate commonconnectivity issues and describes how to use utilities and tools as part ofthis process.
Lessons

Determining the Causes of Connectivity Issues

Network Utilities That You Can Use 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 common connectivity issues.

Use a flow chart to isolate a problem.

Use utilities to isolate a problem.