Networking Series Course:
The goal of this instructor-led course is to provide the knowledge required by System Administrators, Network Administrators, and IT professionals who implement, manage and troubleshoot existing network and server environments based on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 platform. These skills are generally required in medium to large size organizations that maintain 200 to 26,000 user desktops and servers, spanning 2 to 100 physical locations via Large Area Networks (LANs) and the Internet or Intranets. Additionally, this course provides the skills and knowledge Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification candidates will require to prepare for Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Exam 70-218: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment.
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Target Audience This course is intended for System Administrators, Network Administrators and IT Professionals that focus on performing desktop and server installation and configuration tasks, as well as network and operating system management tasks in a Microsoft Windows environment. The Technical Support specialist is a secondary audience for this course, and performs troubleshooting tasks, hardware and software installations, configurations, and upgrades, and performs some network and system operations tasks. |
Prerequisites Before attending this course, students must have:
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Examinations
This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam:
Topics
Module 1: Introduction to Managing a Windows 2000 NetworkOverview of Active Directory Active Directory Logical Structure Active Directory Physical Structure Managing a Windows 2000 Network Module 2: Managing Shared Network ResourcesIntroduction to Publishing Resources Setting Up and Managing Published Printers Implementing Printer Locations Maintaining Printer Resources Setting Up and Administering Published Shared Folders Monitoring Access to Shared Folders Troubleshooting User Access to Network File Resources Best Practices Module 3: Managing Web ServicesOverview of Internet Information Services Configuring Web Server Properties Creating Web Sites and Virtual Directories Managing Web site Content Configuring User Authentication Configuring User Access to Web Pages Configuring Web Browsers Maintaining a Web Server Module 4: Implementing and Managing DHCPOverview of DHCP Installing the DHCP Service Authorizing the DHCP Service Creating and Configuring a Scope Configuring DHCP in a Routed Network Support DHCP Module 5: Implementing Name ResolutionIntroduction to Name Resolution NetBIOS Name Resolution Host Name Resolution Configuring Name Resolution for Client Computers Troubleshooting Name Resolution |
Module 6: Managing DNSMultimedia: Basics of the Domain Name System (DNS) Overview of the DNS Query Process Creating Zones Configuring Zones Configuring DNS Updates DNS Name Resolution in Active Directory Maintaining and Troubleshooting DNS Servers Module 7: Configuring Remote AccessOverview of Remote Access in Windows 2000 Configuring the Remote Access Server Configuring the Remote Access Client Configuring Authentication Protocols Configuring Encryption Protocols Configuring Routing and Remote Access for DHCP Integration Module 8: Supporting Remote Access PolicyExamining Remote Access Policies Examining Remote Access Policy Evaluation Creating a Remote Access Policy Troubleshooting Remote Access Module 9: Resolving Active Directory Replication ConflictsIntroduction to Active Directory Replication Replication Components and Processes Using Sites to Optimize Active Directory Replication Identifying Replication Problems by Using Event Viewer Module 10: Delegating Administrative ControlIntroduction to Delegating Administrative Control Controlling Access to Active Directory Objects Delegating Administrative Control of Active Directory Objects Managing Computer Accounts Customizing MMC Consoles Setting Up Taskpads |
Module 11: Implementing Group PolicyGroup Policy Structure Working with Group Policy Objects How Group Policy Settings Are Applied in Active Directory Modifying Group Policy Inheritance Using Resultant Set of Policy Troubleshooting Group Policy Module 12: Using Group Policy to Manage the Desktop EnvironmentIntroduction to Managing User Environments Using Administrative Templates in Group Policy Assigning Scripts by Using Group Policy Using Group Policy to Redirect Folders Troubleshooting User Environment Management Introduction to Managing Software Deployment Deploying Software Managing Software Identifying Solutions to Software Deployment Problems Module 13: Managing Network SecurityUsing Group Policy to Secure the User Environment Using Group Policy to Configure Account Policies Analyzing Security Log Files to Detect Security Breaches Securing the Logon Process Examining Service Packs, Hotfixes, and Antivirus Software Module 14: Troubleshooting Client Computer Startup and User Logon ProblemsThe Windows 95- and Windows 98-Based Boot Process The Windows NT-Based Boot Process Using Advanced Boot Options to Troubleshoot Startup Problems Using the Recovery Console to Start the Computer Troubleshooting the Windows NT-Based Boot Process Troubleshooting the User Logon Process |