Plan a Server 2003 Network

This training focuses on how to plan and maintain a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure. As well as determining IP Address and name resolution requirements you will learn how to secure communications using Digital Certificates & IPSec and plan and deploy Security Configurations.

This course is available with Anytime Online Access for 12 Months and has been divided into 10 parts to aid learning and help with exam preparation as shown below:

Part 1: Planning the Network Infrastructure

* Understanding Computer Roles and Specifications
* Locating & Identifying Network Resources
* The OSI Reference Model
* The Physical Network Infrastructure
* The Logical Network Infrastructure

Part 2: Determine IP Address Requirements

* IP Addressing
* Sub-netting
* IP Address Configuration
* DHCP Deployment & Configuration
* Video: Installing and Configuring a DHCP Server

Part 3: Determine Name Resolution Requirements

* NetBIOS Name Resolution
* LM HOSTS file
* WINS Servers and Push/Pull Replication
* NetBIOS Name Cache
* DNS Name Registration
* Planning DNS Security
* Troubleshooting Client Configuration Problems
* Troubleshooting Server Configuration Problems
* Video: Configure the DNS Server Service in Active Directory

Part 4: Using Routing and Remote Access

* WAN Topologies
* WAN Technologies
* An Overview of Static Routing
* A Review of Dynamic Routing
* Securing Remote Access
* Common Troubleshooting Tools
* Video: Configure a dial-up RAS Server & Manage authentication

Part 5: Server Clustering

* The types of server cluster available with Windows Server 2003
* Designing a Clustering solution
* The Installation and configuration of network load balancing clusters
* The Installation and configuration of server clusters
* Video: Creating a Network Load Balancing Cluster

Part 6: Identify the Default Security Settings

* Planning a Security Framework
* NTFS Permissions
* Share Permissions
* Registry Permissions
* Active Directory Permissions
* Account Policy
* Audit Policy
* Video: Auditing Resources & the Event Viewer

Part 7: Plan and deploy Security Configuration

* Reviewing Group Policy
* Baseline Security Configuration
* Create a Role Specific Configuration
* Deploy a Role Specific GPO
* The Security Configuration Wizard (SCW)
* Create a test and deployment plan
* Managing security configuration with security templates
* Deploying security templates with group policy
* The Security Configuration and Analysis Tool
* Video: Modify and Applying a Security Template

Part 8: Secure Communications using Digital Certificates & IPSec

* An introduction to a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
* Plan and Design a PKI
* Install and Manage Certificates
* Plan an IPSec Deployment
* Deploy IPSec
* Video: Creating an IPSec Policy

Part 9: Design a Security Infrastructure

* Determine Internet Security Requirements
* Plan a Security Update Infrastructure
* Secure Wireless Networks
* Provide Secure Network Administration
* Video: Installing, Synchronizing and configuring SUS

Part 10: Maintain Server Availability

* Using the Performance Console
* Using Network Monitor
* Monitor Server Services
* Planning a Backup Strategy
* Using Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS)
* Using Automated Systems Recovery (ASR)
* Video: Recovering Files Using the Shadow Copy Service

This course also includes downloadable PDF notes and exercises