Windows Server 2003 Planning Network Infrastructure Training Course by LearnKey

The Windows Server 2003 Planning Network Infrastructure course from LearnKey prepares you with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and maintain a Windows Server 2003 network. Expert instructor Michael Storm demonstrates critical skills like how to plan for server and network security, routing and remote access, and server availability. At the conclusion of the course, you will understand the skills required to plan a Windows Server 2003 network, and be prepared to pass MCP exam 70-293.

£180 per user + vat

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Course outline

Session 1

Section A: Introduction
· Connectivity
· RRAS
· Availability
· Security
· Components

Section B: TCP/IP Networking
· Network Planning
· IP Addressing
· IP Address Classes
· Subnet Mask
· Addressing Scheme

Section C: Network Availability
· Subnetting Requirements
· Network Planning
· Availability
· Redundancy

Section D: Network Performance
· Affecting Factors
· Physical Subnets
· Logical Subnets
· Ethernet Usage - 10 Mbps
· Ethernet Usage - 100/1000 Mbps

Section E: Planning for Growth
· Requirements
· Traffic Flow
· How to Plan

Section F: DHCP Planning
· Config Methodologies
· DHCP Features
· Integration Benefits
· LAN
· Routed Networks
· Planning
· Non-Microsoft Clients

Section G: Troubleshooting TCP/IP Addressing
· DHCP Performance
· Lease Duration
· DHCP Security
· DHCP Issues
· Troubleshooting Tools
· Traffic Monitoring

Session 2
Section A: Internet Connectivity
· Connectivity Solutions
· Connection Components
· Using NAT
· Secure Perimeter

Section B: Network Address Translation
· Define Translation
· NAT Solution
· NAT Server Options
· IP Filters
· Address Pools/Ports
· VPN Tunnels
· Availability/Performance

Section C: Internet Security & Acceleration
· Planning Decisions
· Filtering Features
· Security Features
· Additional Features
· Design Options
· Design Requirements
· Active Directory
· Perimeter Design

Section D: Enhancing ISA Server
· Enhance Availability
· Clustering Type
· Caching Method
· Organize Hierarchy
· Distribute IP Traffic

Section E: Clustering Technologies
· NLBS
· CLB
· Server Clusters
· X Node Clustering
· Clustering Components
· Failover/Failback
· Cluster Management

Section F: Planning RRAS
· Planning Decisions
· Isolation
· Integration
· Protocol Support
· Routing Solution
· Solution Integration

Session 3
Section A: RRAS Advanced Features
· RRAS Filtering
· Wireless Standards
· Wireless Enhancements
· 802.1x Authentication
· Wireless Security
· Enhancing Performance

Section B: IP Troubleshooting
· Local Clients
· Reachability Issues
· NAT Issues
· Routing Issues
· Strategy for Routing
· Outside-In
· Inside-Out
· Divide-by-Half

Section C: Secure Remote Access
· IPSec
· Connect with IPSec
· IPSec Mode
· VPN Tunnels
· Tunneling Protocol
· VPN Compulsory Tunnel
· VPN Voluntary Tunnel
· Tunneling Comparisons

Section D: RAS Authentication
· Planning Decisions
· Authentication Methods
· Kerberos
· Certificate-based
· Smart Cards
· NTLM/Clear-text
· Digest/SSL/RADIUS
· RAS Policy

Section E: Planning IPSec Policy
· IPSec Policy
· Requirements · Components
· Identify Needs
· IPSec Phases
· Negotiation Policies
· Policy Filters

Section F: Planning IPSec Deployment
· Authentication Types
· Digital Certificates
· Certificate Use
· Deployment Options
· GPO Deployment
· Processing Order
· Effective Policy

Session 4
Section A: IPSec Troubleshooting
· IPSec Monitor
· IP Security Management
· Users & Computers
· RSoP
· Event Viewer
· Troubleshooting Process

Section B: DNS
· Design Process
· DNS Features
· AD Integrated Zone
· Traditional Zone
· Choosing Zone Type
· Connecting to Internet

Section C: Integrating DNS
· Options
· Namespace
· First DNS Server
· Secure DNS
· Secure Zone Replication
· DNS Availability
· DNS Performance
· DNS Troubleshooting

Section D: Planning WINS
· WINS Solution
· Routed Network
· Client Considerations
· Multiple Servers
· Secure WINS
· WINS Availability
· WINS Performance

Section E: Security Design Process
· Server Roles
· Security Categories
· Identify Risks
· Identify Threats
· Business Requirements
· System Requirements

Section F: Security Baseline
· Baseline Strategy
· Baseline Server Roles
· Physical Security
· Passwords
· Hardware
· Security Templates
· Verify & Analyze
· Deploy & Update

Session 5

Section A: Perimeter Security
· Router Security
· External Attacks
· DoS/Port Scanning
· Firewalls
· DMZ Subnets
· Three-Prong Approach
· Midground Screen

Section B: Securing Public Servers
· Vulnerabilities
· Public Server Roles
· HTTP/FTP Server
· DNS Server
· Messenger Server
· Application Server
· VPN Server
· Terminal Server

Section C: Authentication/Encryption
· Transmission Options
· VPN Connection
· Design Decisions

Section D: Certificates
· PKI
· Reliability
· Requirements
· CA Distribution
· Issuing CAs
· Commercial CAs
· Private CAs

Section E: CA Design
· Guidelines
· Planning CA Hierarchy
· User Accounts
· Mapping

Section F: Planning for Administration
· Planning Aspects
· Remote Administration
· Terminal Services
· Monitoring Performance
· Monitoring Services
· Backup/Recovery
· Media Handling
· Data/System Protection