Network Infrastructure Services - Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Overview

This Microsoft training course is created to provide students with the knowledge and skills to construct, secure and utilize networking technologies associated with a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 network infrastructure. This includes training for Microsoft Windows Server DNS, DHCP, Remote Access and IPSec.

Skills Learned

• Constructing Network Access
• Constructing Addressing and Services
• Supervising and Managing a Network Infrastructure
• Constructing File and Print Services
• Constructing Names Resolution

Who Should Attend This Course?

This course is suggested training for Microsoft technology professionals who are interested in network or enterprise administration, and including support for servers operating such roles as DHCP, DNS, remote access and security. This Microsoft course also provides a fundamental comprehension of TCP/IP addressing.

Prerequisites

• CompTIA A+, Server+, or Net+ certification preferred
• Working knowledge of Windows environment
• Working knowledge of networking technologies

Course Outline

Chapter 1 - Understanding Windows Server 2008 Networking

- Understanding the OSI Model
- How Microsoft's Network Components Work with the OSI Model
- About Windows Network Models

Chapter 2 TCP/IP

- Understanding TCP/IP
- Understanding IP Addressing
- Subnetting a Network
- Understanding IPv6
- Configuring IPsec

Chapter 3 Domain Name System (DNS)

- Introducing DNS
- Introducing DNS Database Zones
- New Functionality in Windows Server 2008 DNS
- Introducing DNS Record Types
- Configuring DNS
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS

Chapter 4 Managing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

- Overview of DHCP
- Installing and Authorizing DHCP
- Creating and Managing DHCP Scopes
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP

Chapter 5 Managing Routing and Remote Access

- Understanding Routing
- Installing RRAS
- Configuring IP Routing
- Configuring TCP/IP Packet Filters
- Configuring VPN Packet Filters
- Managing IP Routing

Chapter 6 Managing Remote Access Services

- Overview of Dial-Up Networking (DUN)
- Overview of Virtual Private Networks
- Configuring Your Remote Access Server
- Installing a VPN
- Configuring a VPN
- Managing Your Remote Access Server
- Integrating RRAS with DHCP
- Configuring a RAS or VPN Client
- Introduction to Authentication Protocols
- Overview of Wireless Access

Chapter 7 Managing Security for Remote Access Services

- Remote Access Security
- Configuring User Access
- Configuring Security
- Troubleshooting Techniques

Chapter 8 Managing File and Print Services

- Understanding File Servers
- Configuring File Servers
- Configuring Disk Quotas
- Configuring Distributed File System (DFS)
- Understanding Printing

Chapter 9 Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure

- Configuring Windows Server
- Overview of Windows Server 2008 Performance Monitoring
- Using Windows Server 2008 Performance Tools
- Backup and Recovery
- Understanding Shadow Copies