Publisher: Microsoft
Version: 2003
Length: 2 day s
Course-ID: MS2276

Prerequisites
A+ certification or equivalent knowledge and skills. Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge and skills. Course AM2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Introduction
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.

Audience
The target audience for this course includes individuals who are either employed by, or who are seeking employment as, a Systems Administrator in Medium and Large organizations (M/LORG). The entry criterion for this course includes individuals who are:

     Entry-level IT professionals, new to hands-on Windows server and network administration.

     Preparing for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, a core requirement for the MCSA and MCSE certification credentials.
Reviewing the Suite of TCP/IP Protocols
Overview of the OSI Model
Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Viewing Frames Using Network Monitor

Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network
Assigning IP Addresses
Creating a Subnet
Using IP Routing Tables
Overcoming Limitations of the IP Addressing Scheme

Configuring a Client IP Address
Configuring a Client to Use a Static IP Address
Configuring a Host to Obtain an IP Address Automatically
Using Alternate Configuration

Configuring a Client for Name Resolution
Resolving Client Names
Managing the ARP Cache
Overview of NetBIOS
Using Static Naming Methods
Using Dynamic Naming Methods
Summarizing the Name Resolution Process

Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
Determining the Causes of Connectivity Issues
Network Utilities That You Can Use to Isolate Connectivity Issues