What you'll learn?

  • 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 using Variable-Length Subnet Mask (VLSM) and Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR).
  • Configure a host to use a static IP address.
  • Assign IP addresses in a multiple subnet network.
  • Describe the IP 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.

Description

The goal of this course is to provide trainees with the skills and knowledge necessary to configure a Windows-based computer to operate in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 networking infrastructure.

Audience :

This course is intended for individuals who are employed as or seeking employment as a systems administrator or systems engineer.

Topics :

Reviewing the Suite of TCP/IP Protocols

o  Overview of the OSI Model

o  Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite

o  Viewing Frames Using Network Monitor

Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network

o  Configuring IP Addressing for Simple Networks

o  Configuring IP Addressing for Complex Networks

o  Using IP Routing Tables

o  Overcoming Limitations of the IP Addressing Scheme

Configuring a Client IP Address

o  Configuring a Client to Use a Static IP Address

o  Configuring a Client to Obtain an IP Address Automatically

o  Using Alternate Configuration

Configuring a Client for Name Resolution

o  Overview of Name Resolution

o  Resolving Host Names

o  Resolving NetBIOS Names

Isolating Common Connectivity Issues

o  Analyzing Client Startup Communication

o  Determining the Causes of Connectivity Issues

o  Using Network Utilities and Tools to Isolate Connectivity Issues

Prerequisities :

Recommended Knowledge :

Before attending this course, students must have: A+ certification or equivalent knowledge and skills; Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Recommended Course(s) :

Category :

  • Networking

Training Materials :

Microsoft Official Courseware(MOC)

Labs :

This course includes several labs to ensure you will gain the targeted skills and experience.

Credential :

This course is a credit towards Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure