Course Schedule:
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Overview:
This two day, instructor-led course provides you with the knowledge and skills to implement and manage Microsoft Windows Server 2003 network functionality.
Learning Method:
This course uses a combination of instructor presentation, and student hands-on practical exercises. Each attendee will be provided with a comprehensive set of notes and will have the opportunity to apply and test what they have learned in the classroom throughout the course.
Who will benefit from this course?
This course is intended for individuals who are employed as or seeking employment as a systems administrator or systems engineer. It is intended for systems administrator and systems engineer candidates who are responsible for designing, implementing and managing network functions within both the server and client environments.
Pre-requisites:
Before attending this course, you must have completed Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, or equivalent knowledge and skills.
What can you expect to gain from this course?
After completing this course, you 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
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 protocols relate to each other, you have the context for understanding network administration tasks and network troubleshooting.
- Overview of the OSI Model
- Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- Viewing Frames 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.
- Configuring IP Addressing for Simple Networks
- Configuring IP Addressing for Complex Networks
- Using IP Routing Tables
- Overcoming Limitations of the IP Addressing Scheme
- Exercises: 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
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.
- Configuring a Client to Use a Static IP Address
- Configuring a Client to Obtain an IP Address Automatically
- Using Alternate Configuration
- Exercises: Configuring Hosts to Connect to a Network Running the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- Exercise 1: Viewing DHCP Packets
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.
- Overview of Name Resolution
- Resolving Host Names
- Resolving NetBIOS Names
- Exercises: Configuring a Client for Name Resolution
- Exercise 1: Viewing DNS Packets
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.
- Analysing Client Startup Communication
- Determining the Causes of Connectivity Issues
- Using Network Utilities and Tools to Isolate Connectivity Issues
- Exercises: Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
- Exercise 1: Documenting Your Current Environment
- Exercise 2: Resolving Connectivity Issues