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Introduction
The goal of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and maintain a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure.
This is the fifth course in the Windows Server 2003 Systems Engineer curriculum.
Audience
This course is appropriate for individuals employed as or seeking a position as a systems engineer. This course is also appropriate for individuals currently supporting a competitive platform who want to enhance their job skills on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 networking.
The entry criteria for this course include individuals who are:
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IT professionals and new to Windows Server 2003 network implementation. |
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Preparing for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification. |
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Plan a TCP/IP physical and logical network. |
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Plan and troubleshoot a routing strategy. |
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Plan a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) strategy. |
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Optimize and troubleshoot DHCP. |
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Plan a Domain Name System (DNS) strategy. |
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Optimize and troubleshoot DNS. |
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Plan and optimize Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS). |
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Plan, optimize, and troubleshoot IPSec network access. |
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Troubleshoot network access. |
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have completed:
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Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services, or have equivalent knowledge and skills. |
Microsoft Certification exams
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Exam 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure |
Course Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introducing Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Planning, Tools, and Documentation
This module explains the process of planning a network, and the tools and documentation you need to do so.
Lessons
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Introducing the Network Design |
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Planning a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Project |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Explain the concepts of a network design process. |
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Explain the components of a network planning project. |
Module 2: Planning and Optimizing a TCP/IP Physical and Logical Network
This module explains how to plan a TCP/IP physical and logical network.
Lessons
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Planning a Functional TCP/IP Solution |
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Evaluating Network Performance |
Lab A: Planning and Optimizing a TCP/IP Physical and Logical Network
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Plan a TCP/IP addressing scheme. |
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Optimize network performance. |
Module 3: Planning and Troubleshooting Routing and Switching
This module explains how to plan a routing and switching strategy, and how to troubleshoot routing and switching.
Lessons
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Selecting Intermediate Devices |
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Planning an Internet Connectivity Strategy |
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Planning Routing Communications |
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Troubleshooting TCP/IP Routing |
Lab A: Planning and Troubleshooting Routing
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Create a secure routing and switching plan. |
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Identify TCP/IP routing troubleshooting tools. |
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Troubleshoot TCP/IP routing and switching. |
Module 4: Planning, Optimizing, and Troubleshooting DHCP
This module explains how to plan a DHCP strategy.
Lessons
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Planning a DHCP Strategy |
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Securing a DHCP Solution |
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Optimizing DHCP |
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Troubleshooting DHCP |
Lab A: Planning a DHCP Strategy
Lab B: Troubleshooting DHCP Issues
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Plan a secure DHCP strategy. |
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Optimize DHCP. |
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Troubleshoot DHCP. |
Module 5: Planning a DNS Strategy
This module explains how to plan a DNS strategy for your enterprise.
Lessons
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Planning DNS Servers |
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Planning a Namespace |
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Planning Zones |
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Planning Zone Replication and Delegation |
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Integrating DNS and WINS |
Lab A: Planning a DNS Strategy
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Plan a DNS server implementation. |
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Plan a namespace strategy. |
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Plan zones. |
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Plan zone replication and deletion. |
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Integrate DNS and WINS. |
Module 6: Optimizing and Troubleshooting DNS
This module provides guidelines and strategies for optimizing a DNS server, and details steps for troubleshooting a DNS server.
Lessons
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Optimizing DNS Servers |
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Troubleshooting Host Name Resolution |
Lab A: Troubleshooting DNS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Optimize a DNS server. |
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Optimize DNS server-to-server communications. |
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Optimize DNS client support traffic. |
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Troubleshoot host name resolution. |
Module 7: Planning and Optimizing WINS
This module covers planning and optimization of WINS, including information on optimizing servers and detailed explanations of optimization tasks.
Lessons
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Planning a WINS Solution |
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Identifying WINS Optimization Requirements |
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Optimizing WINS Traffic |
Lab A: Planning and Optimizing WINS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Plan a WINS solution. |
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Identify WINS optimization requirements. |
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Optimize WINS traffic. |
Module 8: Planning and Troubleshooting IPSec
This module explains how to plan an Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) deployment, and covers the necessary tools and skills for troubleshooting IPSec.
Lessons
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Understanding Default Policy Rules |
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Planning an IPSec Deployment |
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Troubleshooting IPSec Communications |
Lab A: Troubleshooting IPSec
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Discuss IPSec. |
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Understand IPSec default policies, rules, and settings. |
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Plan IPSec deployment. |
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Troubleshoot IPSec. |
Module 9: Planning Network Access
This module explains how to plan network access.
Lessons
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Introducing Network Access |
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Selecting Network Access Connection Methods |
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Selecting a Remote Access Policy Strategy |
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Selecting a Network Access Authentication Method |
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Planning a Network Access Strategy |
Lab A: Planning Network Access
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Explain the requirements and authentication protocols for a network access strategy. |
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Apply the guidelines for selecting a network access connection strategy. |
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Apply the guidelines for selecting a remote access policy strategy. |
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Select a network access authentication method. |
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Plan a network access strategy. |
Module 10: Troubleshooting Network Access
This module explains how to troubleshoot network access.
Lessons
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Troubleshooting Network Access Resources |
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Troubleshooting LAN Authentication |
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Troubleshooting Remote Access |
Lab A: Troubleshooting Network Access
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Identify network access troubleshooting resources. |
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Explain how to troubleshoot local area network (LAN) authentication. |
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Explain how to troubleshoot remote access. |
Module 11: Planning a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
This module explains the course capstone lab. The capstone lab provides students with the opportunity to plan, implement, and troubleshoot the network infrastructure for a branch office.
Lessons
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Introducing Planning Documentation |
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Preparing Development and Test Environments |
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Managing and Maintaining the Environment |
Lab A: Planning a Windows Server 2003 Network
Lab B: Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Identify the components of the master project plan. |
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Explain the process for preparing development and test environments. |
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Explain how to manage and maintain the network infrastructure. |