Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Training Package +
Free Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Training for Windows Server 2003!

When you are getting started with DNS you need to know the basic concepts in order to move forward with more detailed information. This Video will provide you with a good base of knowledge so that you can benefit from the rest of the course.

• DNS Namespace
• Name Resolution
• Root Hints
• SRV Records
• Authoritative

Installing DNS can be easy if you follow along with the Configure Your Server wizard, but you are not getting the full understanding of how to install DNS properly. You will benefit from this Video because you will see an alternate manual way to install DNS that will allow you to configure it and troubleshoot it to best suit your needs.

• DNS Installation Options
• DNS Suffices
• Forward Lookup Zone Creation
• Reverse Lookup Zone Creation
• Host and PTR Records
• DNS Client Configuration
• NSLookup Commands

You will benefit from this Video by being able to do zone transfers, setting up secondary forward and reverse lookup zones, and DNS recovery. This Video will also benefit you because you will see how to configure these settings on a second server.

• DDNS on Server 2
• Install DNS on Server 2
• Setup a Secondary Forward Lookup Zone
• Setup a Secondary Reverse Lookup Zone
• Zone Transfer Settings
• Other Zone Settings
• DNS Client Configuration
• DNS Recovery

The benefit of this Video is that you will be able to see some new settings that were not available in previous versions of Windows Server and you will be able to view changes to settings and other options that will allow you to tailor DNS to your needs.

• Lab Setup
• Active Directory Installation
• Child Domain
• DNS Domain
• DNS Delegation
• DNS Replication Settings
• Stub Zones
• DNS Forwarders
• Conditional Forwarding
• Caching-only DNS

The major benefit of this Video is that you will get to take a look at a complete environment, which will show you how you can set up your own network internally and externally.

• Diagram/Explanation of Goals
• Test and Configure Internal DNS
• Configure Forwarding
• Public DNS Overview
• DNS Zone Configuration (public)
• Zone Transfers
• Host Records/Alias Records
• Testing from the client

When you are getting started with DHCP you need to know the basic concepts in order to move forward with more detailed information. This Video will provide you with a good base of knowledge so that you can benefit from the rest of the course.

• BootP
• Scope Options
• Server Options
• User/Vendor Classes
• DHCP Request Process

Knowing how to install DHCP within Active Directory is a network skill that will help further your understanding of using DHCP from start to finish.

• Installing DHCP in AD
• Dealing with Rogue DHCP Servers
• DHCP Scope Options
• DHCP Client Configurations
• Reservations

Configuring these scopes for multiple servers will expand your ability to set up fault tolerance using more than one server.

• Server 3 DHCP Installation
• Scope Configuration - Server 2
• Scope Configuration - Server 3
• DHCP Client Testing

Knowing how to set up a server to give out IP addresses from two different ranges will save you time and your company money because you will not have to physically set up another router and subnet.

• Overview of Superscopes
• Computer Setup
• Scope Creation
• Scope Options and Exclusions
• Testing

If you have a multi-segmented network and only one DHCP server you need to know how to set up a DHCP Relay Agent to allow you DHCP clients to obtain IP addresses.

• DHCP Relay Agent Overview
• Lab Setup
• Scope Creation
• DHCP Relay Agent Installation and Configuration
• Testing From Client
• DHCP Server Properties

When you are getting started with WINS you need to know the basic concepts in order to move forward with more detailed information. This Video will provide you with a good base of knowledge so that you can benefit from the rest of the course.

• Application Program Interface (API)
• NetBIOS
• NBT (NetBIOS on TCP/IP)
• NetBIOS Name Server (NBNS)

This is similar to how you would install DNS or DHCP and is a necessary skill to get started with WINS.

• Installing WINS Server
• WINS Server Properties
• WINS Client Configuration
• Active Registrations
• NBTSTAT Command

Knowing how to install a second WINS server with replication is going to enhance your ability to set up WINS on your real world network.

• Overview
• Capacity Planning
• Installing WINS on 2nd Server
• Replication Partners
• WINS Client Configuration
• Static Mappings
• Deleting vs. Tombstoning
• WINS Proxy Agent

You will benefit from this Video by being able to see how to correctly configure WINS to suit your network needs.

• LMHOSTS File
• WINS Client Node Types
• B-Node
• P-Node
• M-Node
• H-Node
• Disabling NetBIOS
• Replication Methods

This Video shows you the scenario in which the rest of the Internet Gateway Videos in the course are based on.

• Setup Video for Internet Gateway Training
• Physical and Logical Setup
• IP Configurations

You will benefit greatly by knowing how to configure your Internet Gateway to suit your network's needs.

• Differences between Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003?
• ICS Setup
• Creating Virtual Internet Environment

Using NAT will allow you to avoid the difficulty of reserving IP addresses and provides for additional security that will save your company money.

• Installation of NAT
• How to set NAT up Manually with RRAS
• Administering and Configuring the NAT Server
• Configuring Reverse NAT to Show Internal Web Access
• Enabling DHCP with NAT

Add additional security to your network using ISA Server.

• Installing ISA Server
• Creating Access Policy
• Enabling Clients to connect out to the Internet

This Video shows you the scenario in which the rest of the Windows Routing Videos in the course are based on.

• Setup Video for Windows Routing Training
• Physical and Logical Setup
• IP Configurations

Routing and Remote Access provides secure remote access to private networks. This is an essential tool when using VPNs.

• Windows 2003 Routing and Remote Servers Installation
• Testing Routing

Knowing how to do this will allow you to manually set up routing to forward data to your adjoining networks, which will allow you more flexibility to communicate between networks.

• Configuration in Windows Server 2003
• Adding Static Routes

Network security is a top priority for any network. This is an important concept to understand so that you can make sure information is dropped that is not deemed appropriate.

• Packet Filters Setup and Configuration
• Protocols
• Port Numbers

Terminal Services - (this is the same Video that is in the DNS, DHCP, and WINS Videos)
Knowing how to set up and use terminal services allows the administrator to easily manage servers and remote users. From one system the administrator can manage multiple servers.

• Video on how to setup Terminal Services in Remote Administration Mode.

This Video shows you the scenario in which the rest of the VPN Videos in the course are based on.

• Setup Video for VPN Training
• Physical and Logical Setup
• IP Configurations

This is a necessary skill in order to be able to work with VPNs.

• Setup and Installation of PPTP Virtual Private Network
• Differences Between Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003

Knowing how to configure your VPN using L2TP is good knowledge to have when using a VPN because you will be able to configure your VPN to your specifications.

• Uses of L2TP Protocol
• Configuring VPN Server to Accept L2TP
• Establishing L2TP Session

These are important to know because Remote Policies validate a number of connection settings before authorizing the connection. You can configure aspects such as session times for types of connections or groups and you can specify restricted access for unspecified connections.

• Implementation of Remote Access Policies in Windows Server 2003
• Mixed and Native Modes for Remote Policy
• Conditions, Permissions, and Profile

Being able to access information on different VPNs within your network is important for anyone that needs to access information from two different locations. This can save your company time and money.

• Site-To-Site VPN Setup
• Static Routes
• Establishing Connection Between Two Sites.