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Microsoft Course 2153 - Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure — A 5-Day Course

Course Synopsis

This course is for support professionals who are new to Microsoft Windows 2000 and will be responsible for installing, configuring, managing, and supporting a network infrastructure that uses the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server products. It also provides students with the prerequisite knowledge and skills required for Course 2154, Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services.

Course Objectives

On completion of this Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure course, delegates should be able to:

  • Configure the DHCP Server service.
  • Configure the DNS Server service.
  • Configure WINS.
  • Configure network security protocols.
  • Configure network security by using Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
  • Configure network security by using Internet Protocol Security (IPSec).
  • Configure remote access to a network.
  • Support remote access to a network.
  • Extend remote access capabilities by using Internet Authentication Service (IAS).
  • Configure Windows 2000 as a network router.
  • Configure Internet access for a network.
  • Configure a Web server.
  • Deploy Windows 2000 Professional by using Remote Installation Services (RIS).
  • Manage a Windows 2000 network.
  • Identify and resolve network connectivity problems by using Windows 2000 troubleshooting tools and utilities.
  • Enable network connectivity between NetWare, Macintosh, and UNIX networks.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for support professionals who will be supporting a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.

Courses Prerequisites

Successful completion of course 2152, Supporting Windows 2000 Professional and Server, or equivalent skills and knowledge, including the ability to:

  • Install or upgrade to Windows 2000
  • Configure the Windows 2000 environment
  • Connect Windows 2000?based client computers to networks
  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Manage access to resources by using groups
  • Manage data by configuring the NTFS file system
  • Provide network access to file resources
  • Configure and manage disks and partitions
  • Monitor and optimize Windows 2000
  • Implement Windows 2000 security
  • Configure printing
  • Configure Windows 2000 for mobile computing
  • Implement disaster protection
  • Install and configure Terminal Services
  • Implement Windows 2000?based client computers
  • Implement Windows 2000?based servers
  • An understanding of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Certification

This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam:

  • 70-216 - Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure exam

Course Materials

The course materials are yours to keep.

You will be provided with the following software for use in the classroom:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Outline Course Contents

Introduction to Microsoft Windows 2000 Networking Infrastructure

Take a closer look: Download Sample Module 1 (Portable Document Format, 635 KB).

  • Overview of the Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
  • Introduction to Intranets
  • Identifying Remote Access Methods
  • Communicating with Remote Offices
  • Providing Internet Access
  • Introduction to Extranets

Automating Internet Protocol (IP) Address Assignment

  • Overview of DHCP
  • Installing the DHCP Service
  • Authorizing the DHCP Service
  • Creating and Configuring a Scope
  • Customizing DHCP Functionality
  • Configuring DHCP in a Routed Network
  • Supporting DHCP

Implementing Name Resolution Using DNS

  • Overview of the DNS Query Process
  • Installing the DNS Server Service
  • Configuring Name Resolution for Client Computers
  • Creating Zones
  • Configuring Zones
  • Configuring DNS for Internal Use
  • Integrating DNS and DHCP
  • Maintaining and Troubleshooting DNS Servers

Implementing Name Resolution by Using WINS

  • Connecting to NetBIOS-Based Networks
  • WINS Overview
  • Configuring WINS Servers and Clients
  • Configuring Support for Non-WINS Clients
  • Enabling WINS Database Replication
  • Maintaining the WINS Server Database

Configuring Network Security by Using Public Key Infrastructure

  • Introduction to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Deploying Certificate Services
  • Using Certificates
  • Managing Certificates
  • Configuring Active Directory for Certificates
  • Troubleshooting Certificate Services

Configuring Network Security by Using IPSec

  • Introduction to IPSec
  • Implementing IPSec
  • Configuring TCP/IP for Server Security
  • Troubleshooting Network Protocol Security

Configuring Remote Access

Take a closer look: Download Sample Module 7 (Portable Document Format, 991 KB).

  • Examining Remote Access in Windows 2000
  • Configuring Inbound Connections
  • Configuring Outbound Connections
  • Configuring Multilink Connections
  • Configuring Authentication Protocols
  • Configuring Encryption Protocols
  • Configuring Routing and Remote Access for DHCP Integration

Supporting Remote Access to a Network

  • Examining Remote Access Policies
  • Examining Remote Access Policy Evaluation
  • Creating a Remote Access Policy
  • Troubleshooting Remote Access

Extending Remote Access Capabilities by Using IAS

  • Introduction to IAS
  • Installing and Configuring IAS

Configuring a Windows 2000-Based Server As a Router

  • Overview of Routers and Routing Tables
  • Configuring Network Connections
  • Enabling Routing by Using Routing and Remote Access
  • Configuring Static Routes
  • Configuring a Routing Interface
  • Implementing Demand-Dial Routing
  • Configuring the Routing Information Protocol

Configuring Internet Access for a Network

  • Options for Connecting a Network to the Internet
  • Configuring Internet Access by Using a Router
  • Configuring Internet Access by Using NAT

Configuring a Web Server

  • Overview of Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
  • Preparing for an IIS Installation
  • Installing IIS
  • Configuring a Web Site
  • Administering IIS
  • Troubleshooting IIS

Deploying Windows 2000 Professional by Using RIS

  • RIS Overview
  • Installing and Configuring RIS
  • Configuring Remote Installation Options
  • Deploying Images by Using RIS
  • Creating an RIPrep Image
  • Comparing CD-Based Images and RIPrep ImagesIdentifying
  • Solutions to RIS Problems

Module 14: Managing a Windows 2000 Network

  • Windows 2000 Administrative Strategies
  • Performing Administrative Tasks Remotely by Using Terminal Services
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Operation
  • Implementing the Windows 2000 SNMP Service

Module 15: Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Network Services

  • Troubleshooting Network Problems
  • Identifying the Symptoms and Causes of Network Problems
  • Resolving TCP/IP Problems
  • Resolving Name Resolution Problems
  • Troubleshooting Network Services
  • Monitoring the Network

Module 16: Configuring Network Connectivity Between Operating Systems

  • Configuring Access to NetWare Resources
  • Providing Macintosh Users Access to Windows 2000 Resources
  • Connecting to Systems Network Architecture (SNA) Hosts by Using Host Integration Server 2000
  • Connecting to UNIX Resources

Windows 2000 training UK enquiries

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Windows 2000 training UK prices

For publicly scheduled training (individual places), see our UK training schedule.

In-house training for company groups is charged at a daily rate per group — see our In-House UK Training Guidelines.

Publicly Scheduled Training Locations

We currently run public training courses in the following locations:

  • London, UK
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  • Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
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  • Wokingham, Berkshire, UK

Most UK public training courses are available on a monthly basis.

Please see the individual course outlines or our public training schedule for details.

In-house (on-site) training locations

We deliver in-house courses at client premises and/or training facilities in any part of the world which is practically and commercially accessible.

Our In-house training guidelines outline our basic requirements and our UK pricing structure. To estimate costs for training in other countries, simply convert to your local currency and then make a rough calculation of our tutor's costs for travelling to and staying at your location.


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