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Network Infrastructure Training
Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Training

Over 14 Hours of Windows Server 2008 Training Teaches You Network Infrastructure, DNS, Network Security, Remote Access, and Much More!

Plus, Complete 70-642 Exam Coverage!

A Word From Ed Liberman

(MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCDST, MCT, MCTS, MCITP, A+, Network+, Server+)

If you want to develop hands on experience in Network Infrastructure for Server 2008 and prepare for the 70-642 MCTS exam, then this course is for you!

We are excited to announce this long awaited course in our Windows Server 2008 series. Whether you're a beginner striving to break into the field, or experienced in networking and administration, this course covers Network Infrastructure in depth as you configure your own Server 2008 Network!

Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Training Course FAQs

"Am I qualified to take this course?"
YES! Whether you're a total beginner who has no Server 2008 experience or hoping to update and improve your skills, you'll benefit from this in-depth course!
"Do I need any special equipment to complete this training course?"
NO All you need is a computer with Internet Explorer and a media player; however, working hands-on with a Windows Server 2008 computer may enhance your training experience.
"Is this course part of any Microsoft certification track?"
YES! This course will help you prepare for the 70-642 Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure exam. Although the 70-642 Exam has its own MCTS certification, it is also part of the MCITP Server Administrator and MCITP Enterprise Administrator certification tracks.
NOTE: In Video 19 of this course, "Certification", we give a complete road map of all the new Microsoft certifications.

Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Training Course Outline

Video 1

Introduction to the Course

Learn what's in the course and who you're instructor is.

  • About Your Instructor and Train Signal
  • What's Covered in this Course?
  • The Globomantics Scenario
  • What You Will Need
  • Are You Ready to Get Started?
Video 2

Configuring DHCP

Learn how to simplify the process of assigning IP addresses to the computers on your network.

  • Introduction to DHCP
  • How Does DHCP Work
  • How to Configuring DHCP in Windows Server 2008?
  • Authorizing DHCP
  • Creating Scopes
  • Configuring Scope Options
  • Address Leases
  • Reservations
  • Using DHCP in a Routed Network
  • How Does DHCP Relay Agent Work?
  • How to Configuring a DHCP Relay Agent in Windows Server 2008
Video 3

Managing DHCP

Learn how to keep your DHCP infrastructure properly functioning.

  • Add and Remove Bindings
  • Location of Database
  • Backup & Restore
  • DHCP Service
  • DHCP Management Permissions
  • Statistics
  • Scope Reconciliation
  • Audit Logging
  • Conflict Detection
  • Integration with DNS and NAP
  • Performance Counters
Video 4

Setting Up Routing

Learn how to make your networks talk to each other.

  • What is a Router?
  • How to Use Server 2008 as a Router
  • Routing Table
  • Adding Static Entry to a Routing Table
  • Inbound and Outbound Filters
  • Static vs. Dynamic Routing
  • Dynamic Routing Protocols: RIP & OSPF
  • How RIP Works in Server 2008
Video 5

Configuring DNS

Learn how to set-up your network so users can access computers using common names.

  • Introduction to DNS
  • Installing the DNS Server Role in Windows Server 2008
  • What is a Domain Namespace?
  • What is a DNS Query?
  • How Queries Work
  • What is a Forwarder?
  • Setting Up Standard DNS Forwarders in Windows Server 2008
  • Setting Up Conditional DNS Forwarders in Windows Server 2008
  • How Caching Works
  • Clearing the DNS Cache
  • What is a DNS Zone?
  • Zone Types
  • Stub Zones
  • Active Directory Integrated Zones
  • Forward and Reverse Lookup
  • Dynamic Updates
  • Configuring a DNS Zone
  • Creating Stub Zones
  • DNS Records
  • DNS Zone Transfers
  • Configuring Resource Records and Zone Transfers
  • Zone Transfer Issues
Video 6

Managing DNS

Know how to keep your DNS infrastructure properly functioning.

  • What is Time to Live? (TTL)
  • What is Aging and Scavenging?
  • Setting the TTL Value and the Aging and Scavenging Parameters
  • Testing DNS Queries
  • nslookup
  • dnscommand
  • Performance Monitor
  • DNS Event Logs
  • DNS Debug Logging
Video 7

Name Resolution

This Video takes Name Resolution beyond what you learned in Video 5 and gives a complete understanding of how to convert names that are easily recognizable to humans into IP addresses.

  • What are Host and NetBIOS Names?
  • How Are Names Resolved?
  • Hosts & LMHosts Files / DNS & WINS Servers
  • DNS & WINS Servers
  • hostname & nbtstat Commands
  • Client Configuration
  • Troubleshooting Name Resolution
  • DNS Cache and Host File
  • GlobalNames Zone
  • WINS Lookup and GlobalNames Zone Demo
Video 8

Securing Data

Learn how to control access to your data and keep it safe.

  • NTFS Permissions
  • Assigning NTFS Permission
  • Special NTFS Permissions
  • Inheritable Permissions
  • Examples - Effective User Permissions
  • Creating Users & Groups
  • Demo - Effective User Permissions
  • Encrypting File System (EFS)
  • Cryptography
  • Public Key Encryption
  • How Does EFS Work?
  • Enabling EFS
Video 9

Sharing Data

Learn how to make files and folders accessible to users across your network.

  • Sharing Folders
  • Installing File Service Role
  • Sharing Using Provision a Share Folder Wizard
  • Accessing Shared Folder
  • Disk Quotas
  • Setting Disk Quotas Using Group Policy
  • Quota Management Utility
  • Offline Files
  • Distributed File System (DFS)
  • Creating Replica on a Different Server
  • Raising Domain & Forest Functional Level
Video 10

Configuring Print Services

Learn how to make printers easily available to your users.

  • Installing a Printer
  • Sharing a Printer
  • Installing Print Services Role
  • Using Print Management Snap-In
  • Configuring Print Permissions
  • Printer Priorities and Scheduling
  • Printer Pooling
  • Setting Up Printer Pooling on Server 2008
  • Managing Drivers
  • Troubleshooting Printers
  • Restarting Printer Spooler Service
Video 11

Windows Server Update Services

Learn how to simplify the process of keeping all of your computers up to date.

  • What Is WSUS?
  • Why Use WSUS?
  • Installing Necessary Services
  • Downloading and Installing WSUS
  • Configuring WSUS Server Options
  • Computer Groups and Server-Side Targeting
  • Using Group Policy and Client-Side Targeting
  • How to Approve Updates
Video 12

Backup and Recovery

Learn how to protect important data from being lost by human error or computer malfunction.

  • How to Configure the Shadow Copy Service
  • Recovering Data Using Shadow Copy
  • Installing the Windows Server Backup Feature
  • Creating a Backup Volume
  • Scheduling Backups
  • Recovering Data
  • Complete System Recovery
  • Additional Backup Tips
Video 13

Monitoring Windows Server 2008

Understand the common tools used to monitor your servers and keep them running efficiently.

  • Task Manager
  • Event Viewer
  • Performance Monitor
  • Reliability Monitor
  • Data Collector Sets
Video 14

Configuring Remote Access

Learn how to let users safely connect from outside your network.

  • Installing the RRAS Component
  • Configuring RRAS
  • How to Configure a Client to Connect
  • Making a Connection
  • Manually Controlling Connections
  • Creating a Network Policy
  • Network Policy Order
  • Testing Our New Network Policy
  • Configuring RRAS - True VPN Setup
  • What is RADIUS?
Video 15

Wireless Networks

Learn how to let users safely connect without using cables.

  • Is Wireless Good or Bad?
  • Wireless Networking Standards
  • Wireless Security (Maybe)
  • Connecting to a Wireless Network
  • Setting Up Security on a Router
Video 16

Windows Firewall

Learn how to keep control over what data enters and exits your network.

  • Why Do We Need a Firewall?
  • Windows Firewall in Server 2008
  • Firewall Profiles
  • Creating a New Firewall Rule
  • Creating a Program Outbound Rule
  • Configuring with Group Policy
Video 17

Securing Network Traffic with IPSec

Learn how to protect data from being compromised while travelling on a network.

  • What is IPSec?
  • IPSec Protocols
  • Tunnel Mode vs. Transport Mode
  • Authentication Methods
  • Configuring IPSec in Server 2008
  • Creating New IPSec Policy
  • Getting IPSec to Work
  • Using Connection Security Rules
Video 18

Network Access Protection

Learn how to create rules and stipulations to maintain control over network communications.

  • What is NAP?
  • NAP Enforcement Types
  • System Health Agents (SHAs) and System Health Validators (SHVs)
  • Health Requirement Policies
  • Installing Necessary Roles: DHCP Role and Network Policy and Access Services Role
  • Installing and Configuring NAP: DHCP Enforcement
  • NAP Client Configuration
  • Testing Our Client for NAP Enforcement
Video 19

Certification

Are you thinking about taking the 70-642, Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Exam? If so, you'll want to watch this Video to know how to prepare for the big day with Ed's secrets to passing the exams!

  • The New Generation of Server 2008 Certifications
  • The Upgrade Paths for MCSA's/MCSE's
  • How to Sign Up for a Microsoft Exam
  • 70-642 Exam Prep Tips
TCP/ IP and Network Fundamentals Bonus Course Outline

TCP/IP and Networking Fundamentals Training
Bonus Course Outline

The bonus course is full of the basic concepts you need to truly understand TCP/IP - an integral part of networking. We will help you gain a general comfort level for what TCP/IP is and how to configure it on a basic network computer.

Video 1

What is a protocol?

  • Definition of a Protocol
  • What is the OSI Model?
Video 2

Introduction to TCP/IP

  • What is TCP/IP?
  • Transport Layer Protocols
  • Internet Layer Protocols
Video 3

Configuring an IP Address

  • What is TCP/IP?
  • Transport Layer Protocols
  • Internet Layer Protocols
Video 4

IP Address Planning

  • How to plan an IP Addressing scheme
  • Rules for IP Addressing
  • What is Classful IP Addressing
  • Private IP Addressing vs. Public IP Addressing
  • What is Network Address Translation (NAT)?
Video 5

Binary Numbers

  • Decimal vs. Binary
  • Convert Binary to Decimal
  • Convert Decimal to Binary
  • Using a Calculator
  • IP Address Conversion
Video 6

Internetworking

  • IP Address Review
  • What is a Router?
  • What is a Default Gateway?
  • Client Configuration
  • Subnetting
Video 7

Classless Interdomain Routing

  • Problems with Classful IP Addressing
  • Variable Length Subnet Masks
  • Subnetting with CIDR & VLSM
  • Formulas
  • Basic Network
  • CIDR Notation
Video 8

Fundamentals of IPv6

  • Disadvantages of IPv4
  • IPv6 Solutions
  • IPv6 Addressing
  • Types of IPv6 Addressing
Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Training

Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Training

  • 18 videos (14hrs : 39mins : 25secs) will be provided in high-quality .AVI and .WMV format. In other words, you get perfect quality and replication of your instructors' screens. An easy-to-use table of contents allows you to navigate to key areas you wish to focus on.
  • 18 iPod video files to watch Train Signal on the go! A popular request amongst our students who wish to study while they commute (i.e. train, plane, bus). These 320x240 M4V files are compressed versions of the original course, and play on any iPod that supports video. Also great for reviewing and refreshing your mind "on the job."
  • 18 MP3 audio files to listen to Train Signal anytime, anywhere. Some of our students have requested this option. Now, you can listen in the car or while working out. Our MP3 files can be burnt to a CD or copied to a portable device.
  • Instructor Notes - These PDF documents, which can be printed out, contain the slides used by the instructors throughout the videos. These documents allow the user a quick easy reference to the instructors' notes on the slides, and provides a place to make additional notes.

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Even if you're not studying for an exam, this comprehensive exam simulator is a great tool for testing and reinforcing your Network Infrastructure skills & knowledge!

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  • Over 14 Hours of Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure & 2+ Hours of TCP/IP Training Videos on 3 Jam Packed DVDs!
  • Multiple File Formats Make It Convenient for You To Learn Anywhere You Go! iPod Video, Mp3 Audio, .WMV & high quality .AVI video
  • PDF of Instructor Notes allow you to follow along with the videos and take more organized notes.

70-642 MCTS EXAM PREPARATION

  • Complete Exam Coverage for "70-642" This course covers all of the bases required for you to pass the exam!
  • FREE FULL VERSION of Transcender's 70-642 Practice Exam! We've partnered with Transcender®, the leading exam simulation provider in the world! Purchased separately, you would pay $149. But you get it FREE as the perfect training companion to our Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Training course!

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Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Training

Meet Your Certified Instructor, Ed Liberman

(CWNA, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCDST, MCT, MCTS, MCITP, A+, Network+, Server+)

Ed Liberman has worked in technology for 18 years. He has been certified and instructing IT since 1998. He has helped thousands of people to get started or advance their careers in the IT industry.

When he is not in the classroom, he is out helping corporations with their network infrastructure as an independent consultant. Ed will get you ready to pass your exams while you develop the skills needed to succeed in the "real world".

His teaching style encourages you to have fun while you learn. Ed also volunteers his time in his local community as a math tutor for struggling grade school children.

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