Introduction to Networking

Windows 2003 Networking Architecture

The OSI 7 Layer Model

Local Area Networks

Wide Area Networks

Remote Access

 

Introduction to TCP/IP

The History of TCP/IP

The TCP/IP 4 Layer Model

Protocols, Ports and Sockets

Microsoft TCP/IP Architecture

IP Addressing

Subnetting

Introduction to IPv6

 

Automatic IP Addressing

APIPA

The DHCP Lease Process

DHCP Advantages and Disadvantages

Installing the DHCP Service

Authorizing the DHCP Service in Active Directory

Creating and Configuring Scopes

Troubleshooting Common DHCP Problems

 

Name Resolution

The HOSTS File

Installing the DNS Server Service

Configuring Name Resolution Methods

Creating and Configuring Zones

Integrating the DNS and DHCP Services

Troubleshooting Common DNS Problems

 

NetBIOS Name Resolution

Introduction to NetBIOS

Connecting to NetBIOS-Based Networks

The LMHOSTS File

Introduction to WINS

Installing the WINS Server Service

Enabling WINS Replication

Troubleshooting Common WINS Problems

 

Network Security

Introduction to Network Security

Encryption Basics

Introduction to the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Understanding of Certificates

Installing Certificate Services

Certificate Services and Active Directory

Introduction to IPSec

Implementing and Configuring IPSec

Troubleshooting Common Network Security Problems

Remote Access to Windows 2003 Networks

Introduction to Remote Access

Configuring Remote Access on the Server

Configuring Remote Access on the Client

Configuring PPP Multilink

Authentication Methods Available

Security of Remote Access Connections

Integrating DHCP with RAS

Introduction to Remote Access Policies

Configuring Remote Access Policies

Troubleshooting Common Remote Access Problems

 

Routing

Introduction to Routing, Routers, and Routing Tables

Configuring Network Connections

Routing and Remote Access

Static Routes

Configuring a Routing Interface

Demand-Dial Routing

Configuring Routing Information Protocol (RIP)

Troubleshooting Common Routing Problems

 

Connecting to the Internet

Introduction to Internet Connectivity

Methods of Internet Connectivity

Dial-Up vs Permanent Connections

Internet Access Through a Router

Introduction to Network Address Translation

Introduction to Firewalls

 

Connecting Networks

Introduction to Virtual Private Networking (VPN)

 

Configuring a Web Server

Introduction to Internet Information Services (IIS)

Installing IIS

Configuring a Web Site

Managing IIS

Troubleshooting Common IIS Problems

 

Troubleshooting Windows 2003 Network Services

Troubleshooting Network Problems

Resolving Problems with TCP/IP Configurations

Resolving Name Resolution Problems

Monitoring Network Traffic