Course: MS2276 Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts

The goal of this two-day course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to configure a Windows-based computer to operate in a Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 networking infrastructure.

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.