Course: MS2276/2277 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts and Services FAST TRACK

This five-day instructor-led fast track course combes Microsoft Official Curriculum with a focused and accelerated delivery so an individual can gain a deep understanding of Windows 2003 technologies in the shortest possible time. With a quicker pace of delivery, these courses are designed for individuals with existing Windows experience who need to achieve MCSE level skills. The course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure a Windows-based computer to operate in a Microsoft Windows® Server 2003 networking infrastructure. Particular emphasise is placed in understanding and managing TCP/IP.

Given the nature of "Fastrack" courses, delegates will need to be prepared to spend study time in the evenings to fully cover the syllabus.

Post course support

To help consolidate the learning provided in the classroom, it includes access to an e-Lab. The e-Lab provides remote access to two live Windows 2003 servers. This can be configured as the delegate chooses in support of the instructor-led learning. Additional e-Lab time and titles are also available.

Prerequisites
This is a Fastrack2Windows Server 2003 course designed for those individuals who need and are capable of absorbing technical content quickly. Typically you will be an experienced Windows Server Administrators who wants to either achieve MCSE certification in the shortest possible time or need to acquire Windows Server 2003 skills to support an internal deployment. 12 months experience of second or third line support of a Windows 2000 based infrastructure would be the recommended minimum level of exposure. Delegates will be expected to have successfully completed courses MS2274 and MS2275.

Leads to examination
70–291 - Implementing Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Recommended follow on course
MS2278/2830 Fastrack2Windows Server 2003: (Part 3) Planning, Maintaining and Securing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Leads to certification
MCSA - Windows Server 2003
MCSE - Windows Server 2003
MCSE - Windows Server 2003 - Messaging
MCSE - Windows Server 2003 - Security

Delegates will learn how to:
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 - Install and configure routing by using the Routing and Remote Access service
Install and configure the DHCP Server service
Manage and monitor DHCP
Configure host and network basic input/output system (NetBIOS) names resolution
Install and configure the DNS Server service
Manage and monitor DNS
Secure IP traffic by using IPSec and certificates
Describe the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol architecture
Calculate a subnet mask
Convert Internet Protocol (IP) addresses between decimal and binary
Create subnets
Install, configure, and manage WINS
Implement a network access infrastructure by configuring the connections for virtual, dial-up, and wireless clients
Manage and monitor remote connections in a network access infrastructure

Outline:
REVIEWING THE SUITE OF TCP/IP PROTOCOLS;
ASSIGNING IP ADDRESSES IN A MULTIPLE SUBNET NETWORK;
CONFIGURING A CLIENT IP ADDRESS;
CONFIGURING A CLIENT FOR NAME RESOLUTION;
ISOLATING COMMON CONNECTIVITY ISSUES
CONFIGURING ROUTING BY USING ROUTING AND REMOTE ACCESS
ALLOCATING IP ADDRESSING BY USING DYNAMIC HOST CONFIGURATION PROTOCOL
MANAGING AND MONITORING DYNAMIC HOST CONFIGURATION PROTOCOL (DHCP)
RESOLVING NAMES
RESOLVING HOST NAMES BY USING DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM (DNS)
MANAGING AND MONITORING DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM
RESOLVING NetBIOS NAMES BY USING WINDOWS INERNET NAMING SERVICE
SECURING NETWORK TRAFFIC BY USING IPSec AND CERTIFICATES
CONFIGURING NETWORK ACCESS
MANAGING AND MONITORING NETWORK ACCESS