2276 - Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts

This two-day instructor-led course will provide students the necessary knowledge and skills to configure a Windows-based computer to operate in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 networking infrastructure.

Students will learn how 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 using Variable-Length Subnet Mask (VLSM) and Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR), configure a host to use a static IP address and assign IP addresses in a multiple subnet network.

Participants will also learn how to 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 and isolate connectivity issues.

• 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

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
• Overview of the OSI Model
• Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• Viewing Frames Using Network Monitor

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe the architecture of the OSI reference model and the function of each layer.
• Describe the four layers of the TCP/IP protocol suite.
• Capture and view frames by using Network Monitor.

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
• Configuring IP Addressing for Simple Networks
• Configuring IP Addressing for Complex Networks
• Using IP Routing Tables
• Overcoming Limitations of the IP Addressing Scheme

Lab: Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network
• Exercise 1: Defining the Subnet Mask for a WAN
• Exercise 2: Defining the Subnet Mask for Supernetting Four Class C Networks

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Explain how to configure IP addressing for simple TCP/IP networks.
• Explain how to configure IP addressing for complex TCP/IP networks.
• Describe routing protocols and how they are used.
• Overcome limitations that are caused by class-based routing.

Module 3: Configuring a Client IP Address
This module describes how to configure an IP address for a client computer running Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

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

Lab: Configuring Hosts to Connect to a Network Running the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• Exercise 1: Viewing DHCP Packets

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Configure a client to use a static IP address.
• Configure a client to obtain an IP address automatically by using DHCP.
• 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
• Overview of Name Resolution
• Resolving Host Names
• Resolving NetBIOS Names

Lab: Configuring a Client for Name Resolution
• Exercise 1: Viewing DNS Packets

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe how name resolution occurs.
• Describe how host names are used and resolved.
• Describe how NetBIOS names are used and resolved.

Module 5: Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
This module explains how to isolate common connectivity issues and describes how to use utilities as part of this process.

Lessons
• Analyzing Client Startup Communication
• Determining the Causes of Connectivity Issues
• Using Network Utilities and Tools to Isolate Connectivity Issues

Lab A: Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
• Exercise 1: Documenting Your Current Environment
• Exercise 2: Resolving Connectivity Issues

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Determine the causes of connectivity issues
• Describe utilities and tools to resolve connectivity issues
• Describe the client startup communication process

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. The entry criterion for this course includes individuals who are, entry-level IT professionals, new to hands-on Windows server and network administration.

Before attending this course, students must have:

• A+ certification or equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Course 2274, Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, or equivalent knowledge and skills.