Introduction

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.

Audience

The target audience for this course includes individuals who are either employed by, or who are seeking employment as, a Systems Administrator in Medium and Large organizations (M/LORG). The entry criterion for this course includes individuals who are:

• Entry-level IT professionals, new to hands-on Windows server and network administration.
• Preparing for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, a core requirement for the MCSA and MCSE certification credentials.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able 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 have completed:

• 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.

Course Outline

• Reviewing the Suite of TCP/IP Protocols
  - Overview of the OSI Model
  - Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
  - Viewing Frames Using Network Monitor
• Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network
  - Assigning IP Addresses
  - Creating a Subnet
  - Creating Subnets Using VLSM
  - Creating Subnets Using CIDR
  - Using IP Routing Tables
• Configuring a Client IP Address
  - Configuring a Client to Use a Static IP Address
  - Configuring a Host to Obtain an IP Address Automatically
  - Using Alternate Configuration
• Configuring a Client for Name Resolution
  - Resolving Client Names
  - Managing the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Cache
  - Overview of NetBIOS
  - Using Static Naming Methods
  - Using Dynamic Naming Methods
  - Summarizing the Name Resolution Process
• Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
  - Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
  - Using Utilities and Tools to Isolate Connectivity Issues

Microsoft Certified Professional Exams

Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining aMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Course Materials

The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.

Related courses:

• M2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
• М2275 Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
• M2277 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services

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