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Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Training
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Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Training

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By Scott Skinger
MCSE, CCNP, CNE

For over 5 years, our Windows Server 2003 courses have literally built Train Signal's reputation as an innovator in hands on computer based training.

And due to popular request, we've combined 5 of our popular courses into one powerful Network Infrastructure training package!

Over 30 hours of hands-on training will teach you how to install, configure, and manage DNS, DHCP, WINS Server, Internet Gateways, Windows Routing, plus added free bonus course: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for Windows Server 2003!

Not only will you become a better network administrator in the real world, the core concepts you'll learn also prepares you for many exams on the MCSE track!

If you want to get certified, avoid 2-4 years of trial and error, and save thousands of dollars, then grab this powerful training package and jumpstart your career today!

Professional Training

  • Nearly 34 Hours (33 Hours, 49 Minutes, 40 Seconds) of Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Training Videos Jam Packed on 10 DVDs!
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  • PDF of Instructor Notes allow you to follow along with the videos and take more organized notes
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Exam Preparation

  • Exam Coverage This course covers exam objectives required for you to pass:
    • 70-291 - Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Exam
    • 70-293 - Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Exam
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Course Outline

Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Training - Course Outline

Lesson 1.1 - Concepts

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
Lesson 1.2 - Lab Setup

This video is important because it lays out the scenario that you will be using throughout the video.

Lesson 1.3 - DNS Installation

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
Lesson 1.4 - Secondary DNS Configuration

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
Lesson 1.5 - DNS Settings and Options

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
Lesson 1.6 - Configuring Public and Private 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
Lesson 2.1 - Introduction
Lesson 2.2 - Concepts

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
Lesson 2.3 - Lab Setup
Lesson 2.4 - DHCP Installation

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
Lesson 2.5 - DHCP Fault Tolerance

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
Lesson 2.6 - SuperScopes

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
Lesson 2.7 - Managing DHCP

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
Lesson 3.1 - Introduction
Lesson 3.2 - Concepts

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)
Lesson 3.3 - Lab Setup
Lesson 3.4 - WINS Installation

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
Lesson 3.5 - WINS Replication

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
Lesson 3.6 - WINS Configuration

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
Lesson 4.1 - Lab Setup

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
Lesson 4.2 - Configuring Internet Gateway Using ISA Server, NAT and ICS

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
Lesson 4.3 - NAT for Windows 2003

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
Lesson 4.4 - Establishing Internet Connection using ISA

Add additional security to your network using ISA Server.

  • Installing ISA Server
  • Creating Access Policy
  • Enabling Clients to connect out to the Internet
Lesson 5.1 - Lab Setup

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
Lesson 5.2 - Routing Installation on Windows Server 2003

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
Lesson 5.3 - Configuring Routers Using Static Routes and Routing Protocols

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
Lesson 5.4 - Configuring Packet Filters

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
Lesson 6.1 - Lab Setup

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
Lesson 6.2 - Installing Virtual Private Network Using PPTP

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
Lesson 6.3 - Configuring Virtual Private Network using Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol

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
Lesson 6.4 - Creating and Configuring Remote Access Policies

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
Lesson 6.5 - Site-To-Site VPN Connection

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.

Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Training - Bonus Lessons

Lesson 1.1 - Windows Server 2000 - Lab Setup
Lesson 1.2 - Windows Server 2000 - DNS Setup
Lesson 1.3 - Windows Server 2000 - Secondary DNS Configuration
Lesson 1.4 - Windows Server 2000 - DNS Settings and Options
Lesson 1.5 - Windows Server 2000 - Configuring Public and Private DNS
Lesson 2.1 - Windows Server 2000 - Introduction
Lesson 2.2 - Windows Server 2000 - Lab Setup
Lesson 2.3 - Windows Server 2000 - DHCP Installation
Lesson 2.4 - Windows Server 2000 - DHCP Fault Tolerance
Lesson 2.5 - Windows Server 2000 - Accommodating Growth using SuperScope
Lesson 2.6 - Windows Server 2000 - Managing DHCP
Lesson 3.1 - Windows Server 2000 - Introduction
Lesson 3.2 - Windows Server 2000 - Lab Setup
Lesson 3.3 - Windows Server 2000 - WINS Installation
Lesson 3.4 - Windows Server 2000 - WINS Replication
Lesson 3.5 - Windows Server 2000 - WINS Configuration
Lesson 4.1 - Windows Server 2000 - Lab Setup
Lesson 4.2 - Windows Server 2000 - Configuring Internet Gateway Using ISA Server, NAT and ICS
Lesson 4.3 - Windows Server 2000 - Establishing Internet Connection using NAT
Lesson 4.4 - Windows Server 2000 - Establishing Internet Connection using ISA
Lesson 5.1 - Windows Server 2000 - Lab Setup
Lesson 5.2 - Windows Server 2000 - Configuring Windows 2000 Server as a Router
Lesson 5.3 - Windows Server 2000 - Configuring Routers Using Static Routes and Routing Protocols
Lesson 5.4 - Windows Server 2000 - Configuring Packet Filters within Windows 2000
Lesson 6.1 - Windows Server 2000 - Lab Setup
Lesson 6.2 - Windows Server 2000 - Setting up Virtual Private Network
Lesson 6.3 - Windows Server 2000 - Configuring Virtual Private Network using Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
Lesson 6.4 - Windows Server 2000 - Creating and Configuring Remote Policies
Lesson 6.5 - Windows Server 2000 - Configuring Site-To-Site VPN
Lesson 7 - Remote Access

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.

Lesson 8 - Terminal Services

Certified Instruction

Certified Instructor Scott Skinger

Scott Skinger (MCSE, CCNP, CNE)

Scott is an experienced Windows 2000/Server 2003 instructor. He has taught dozens of courses, covering topics such as: Windows 2000, NT 4.0, Novell Netware, Cisco Routers, Network Security, Computer Hardware and Project Management.

He has also worked in the trenches as a Network Engineer, Director of Technology and currently as an Independent Consultant through his own company, SAS Technology Advisors. Scott's real-world knowledge, energy and thoroughness make any course he teaches both fun and rewarding.

His passion for technology can be seen by his students, clients, technical forum readers and all those who have had the chance to interact with him.

FAQ

Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Training - FAQ

Am I qualified to take the training courses in this package?
YES! Whether you're a complete beginner or an IT professional with working knowledge of networking, operating systems, and Windows Server 2003... this training package is for you!
Which certification exams does this training package prepare me for?
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