Kevin Wolford - Mr. Wolford started his computer career in 1983. He has been a technical writer, network administrator, and trainer. Kevin spent many years with Novell and is a CNI and Master CNE. In 1998 Kevin founded Tech Training, giving him a chance to test his training ideas. He is also an MCSE, Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT, and is certified in SMS, SQL Server, TCP/IP, NT Workstation, NT Server, Exchange Server, Windows 9x and 2000. Kevin has authored Microsoft certification books for New Riders and Sybex. He owns a consulting company dedicated to teaching complex technical topics in a simple way. He was involved in the early stages of Windows.NET Server's development and beta testing.
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Module 1 Introduction to Network Infrastructure
Introduction to Network Infrastructure
Network Design
1.3 Network Diagrams
1.4 Planning a Network Infrastructure Project
1.5 Project Components
1.6 Master Project Plan
1.7 Selecting Key Stakeholders
1.8 Scope Management
1.9 Best Practices
1.10 Planning Windows Server 2003 Network
Module 2 Planning & Optimizing a TCP/IP Physical & Logical Network
Binary Basics
1.1 Decimal Numbering
1.2 Binary Numbering
1.3 Binary Decimal Conversions
Subnet Masks
2.1 Network Classes
2.2 What is a Subnet Mask
2.3 Default Subnet Masks
Custom Subnetting
3.1 The Need for Subnetting
3.2 Simple Class A Subnetting
3.3 Simple Class B Subnetting
Subnetting
4.1 Class B Subnetting
4.2 Subnetting Gotchas
4.3 Class A Subnetting
Assigning Address
5.1 Subnet Structure
5.2 Address Assignments
5.3 Class C Subnetting
5.4 Class C Assignments
Solving Address Problems
6.1 Private Address
6.2 Variable
6.3 Classless Inter-Domain Routing
Monitoring Traffic
7.1 System Monitor
7.2 Network Monitor
Lab - Using Network Monitor
Module 3 Planning and Troubleshooting Routing and Switching
Network Topology
1.1 Networking Devices
1.2 Server Locations
1.3 Internet Connectivity
1.4 Monitoring Traffic
1.5 Troubleshooting
Lab - Install NAT
Lab - Network Monitor
Routing
2.1 Routing Principles
2.2 Installing a Router
2.3 Packet Filtering
2.1 Route Planning
2.2 Protocol Selection
2.3 Troubleshooting
Lab- Setup Router RIP2
Route Tables
3.1 Route Tables
Module 4 Planning, Optimizing, and Troubleshooting DHCP
Configuring DHCP
1.1 DHCP Server Installation
1.2 Creating Scopes
1.3 Client Reservations
DHCP Relay Agent
Lab- Install DHCP
Lab- Create a DHCP Superscope
Lab- DHCP Backup
Managing DHCP
2.1 DHCP Process
2.2 Monitoring DHCP
2.3 Database Management
2.4 Troubleshooting
Module 5 and 6 Planning, Optimizing and Troubleshooting DNS
Name Resolution
1.1 Edition Selection
Overview
1.2 Zone File Selection
1.3 Forwarding Option
1.4 DNS Security
1.5 Troubleshooting
1.6 WINS
Lab- Recursive Query
Lab- Install Wins Server
Lab- DNS Forwarded Test Recursive
DNS Overview
2.1 DNS Structure
2.2 Zones and Records
2.3 Dynamic Updates
Configuring DNS
3.1 Installing DNS
3.2 Forward Lookup Zones
3.3 Reverse Lookup Zones
3.4 Active Directory Intergrated Zones
3.5 Server Configuration
3.6 Client Configuration
Lab- Add a DNS Zone
Lab- Add a Host Resource Record
Lab- Add a Sub Zone
Lab- Add a Sub-Domain
Lab- Install DNS
Module 7 Planning and Optimizing WINS
1.1 Edition Selection
1.2 Functions of Naming
1.3 NetBIOS Names
1.4 NetBIOS Name Registration
1.5 Using NetBIOS Names
1.6 NetBIOS Utilities
1.7 NetBIOS Name Resolution
1.8 LMHOSTS
1.9 Installing and Configuring a WINS Server
1.10 Configuring a WINS Server
1.11 Installing WINS
1.12 Demo - WINS Server Configuration
1.13 Managing Records in WINS
1.14 WINS Client Configuration
1.15 DHCP Server WINS Configuration
1.16 Configuring WINS Replication
1.17 Demo - WINS Replication
1.18 Managing and Monitoring WINS
Module 8 IPSec Setup and Configuration
1.1 IPSec Setup and Configuration
1.2 Default Policy Rules
1.3 Rules Relating to IPSec Connection
1.4 IPSec Default Policies
1.5 Client (Respond Only) Settings
1.6 Server (Request Security) Settings
1.7 Secure Server (Require Security)
1.8 Choosing an IPSec Deployment
1.9 Authentication Methods
1.10 Factors in using IPSec
1.11 IPSec Troubleshooting
1.12 Demo - MMC & Adding IPSec Snapin
1.13 Demo - Creating a New IPSec Policy
1.14 Demo - IP Default Policies Overview
1.15 Demo - IPSec Monitor Tools
1.16 Group Policy Management Console
1.17 Key Exchange Info through Event Viewer
1.18 Demo - Disable IKE Auditing
1.19 Verifying Policy Application using RSoP
1.20 Demo - RSoP Usage
1.21 Demo - RSoP Planning Mode
Module 9 Network Access Planning
1.1 Network Access Planning
1.2 Network Access Requirements
1.3 Network Access
1.4 Authentication Protocols
1.5 Security Hosts
1.6 Network Access Connection Methods
1.7 Virtual Private Network (VPN)
1.8 Dial-Up
1.9 Wireless
1.10 Demo - Configure RRAS for VPN/Dial-up
1.11 Remote Access Policy Strategy
1.12 Policies - Remote Access
1.13 Policy Conditions
1.14 Demo - Remote Access Policy (VPN)
1.15 Dial-in Properties for User Account
1.16 User Profile
1.17 Account Dial-in
1.18 Demo – Remote Access Policy (Dial-up)
1.19 Network Access Authentication
1.20 Using IAS for Authentication
1.21 Demo - Configuring IAS
1.22 Network Access Considerations
1.23 Authentication - (Security)
Module 10 Network Access Troubleshooting
1.1 Network Access Troubleshooting
1.2 Network Access Logs
1.3 Network Access Events
1.4 Tools - Network Access
1.5 Demo - Tools: Ping, Pathping & Tracert
1.6 LAN Authentication Troubleshooting
1.7 Troubleshooting - Remote Connection
1.8 LAN Authentication Issues
1.9 Security Events (Logging)
1.10 Account Logon Events Auditing
1.11 Logon Events Auditing
1.12 Demo - Auditing Account Logon Events
1.13 Demo - Viewing Through Event Viewer
1.14 Remote Access Troubleshooting
1.15 Demo - Certification Revocation
1.16 Authentication with IAS Logs
1.17 PPP Logging
1.18 Demo - PPP Logging
1.18 Remote Access Connection Issues
1.19 Wireless Access Authenticating
1.20 Typical VPN Problems
1.21 Dial-Up Access Problems
1.22 Troubleshooting Remote Access
1.23 Demo - Troubleshooting Remote Access
Module 11 Planning WS2003 Network Infrastructure
1.1 Planning WS2003 Network Infrastructure
1.2 Planning Documentation
1.3 Documenting Daily Events
1.4 Capacity Planning
1.5 Deployment Planning
1.6 Security Planning
1.7 Pilot Planning
1.8 Test Planning
1.9 Development/Testing Process
1.10 Test Lab
1.11 Staging Area
1.12 Development/Test Guidelines
1.13 Network Management and Maintenance
1.14 Network Service (Microsoft
