The goal of this two-day course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to configure a Windows-based computer to operate in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 networking infrastructure.
This is the third course in the Systems Administrator and Systems Engineer tracks for Windows Server 2003.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have completed Course 2274, Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, or have equivalent knowledge and skills.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol architecture
- Convert Internet Protocol (IP) addresses between decimal and binary
- Calculate a subnet mask
- Create subnets
- Configure a host to use static IP address
- Assign IP addresses in a multiple subnet network
- Describe the routing process
- Configure a host to obtain an IP address automatically
- Configure a host so that automatic private IP address configuration is disabled
- Configure a host to use name servers
- Isolate common connectivity issues
Course Outline
Module 1: Reviewing the Suite of TCP/IP Protocols
This module reviews the suite of TCP/IP protocols. By understanding the function of each of the protocols and how the protocols relate to each other, you have the context for understanding network administration tasks and network troubleshooting.
Lessons
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Overview of the OSI Model
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Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
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Viewing Frames Using Network Monitor
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe the architecture of the TCP/IP protocol layers.
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Associate the protocols of the TCP/IP suite with those of the OSI model.
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Describe the function of the protocols at each layer of the TCP/IP model.
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Describe how a frame moves through the TCP/IP layers and what happens at each layer.
Module 2: Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network
This module explains how to construct and assign IP addresses and how to isolate addressing issues associated with the IP routing process.
Lessons
Lab A: Viewing and Modifying the Routing Table
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Exercise 1: Viewing the Routing Table
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Exercise 2: Adding a Route to the Routing table
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Exercise 3: Removing a Route from the Routing table
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Convert IP Addresses from decimal to binary.
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Calculate a subnet mask.
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Create subnets using VLSM and CIDR.
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Isolate addressing issues associated with the IP routing process.
Module 3: Configuring a Client IP Address
This module describes how to configure an Internet Protocol (IP) address for a client computer running Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
Lessons
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Configuring a Client to Use a Static IP Address
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Configuring a Host to Obtain an IP Address Automatically
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Using Alternate Configuration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Configure a client to use a static IP address.
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Configure a client to obtain an IP address automatically by using DHCP.
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Configure a client to obtain an IP address automatically by using Alternate Configuration
Module 4: Configuring a Client for Name Resolution
This module describes the various types of name resolution mechanisms provided by the Windows operating systems and how to use and configure them for clients on your network.
Lessons
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Resolving Client Names
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Managing the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Cache
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Overview of NetBIOS
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Using Static Naming Methods
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Using Dynamic Naming Methods
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Summarizing the Name Resolution Process
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe how client names are resolved.
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Use ARP to identify client media access control (MAC) addresses.
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Describe the function of Network Basic Input/Output System (NetBIOS).
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Configure a client to use a static IP address.
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Configure a client to use name resolution servers.
Module 5: Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
This module explains how to isolate common connectivity issues and describes how to use utilities and tools as part of this process.
Lessons
Lab A: Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Isolate common connectivity issues.
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Use a flow chart to isolate a problem.
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Use utilities and tools to isolate a problem
