Windows 2000 Operating System & Networking Essentials Course

The objective of this course is to introduce delegates to the essential operating system and network technologies of Windows 2000. The course introduces the key Windows 2000 concepts such as security features, administration tools, the network environment and TCP/IP, as well as providing a more fundamental knowledge of networks and network architecture. This course, in conjunction with PTR's Windows 2000 Professional and Server Support course, also prepares delegates for Microsoft examinations 70-210 and 70-215.

This course covers the subject areas covered in Microsoft Course MS2151.

In order to gain the most from this course, delegates should have experience of the Windows interface and possess knowledge of computer hardware and fundamental networking concepts such as client/server networks, LANs and network operating systems.

Topics covered on the 3 day Windows 2000 Operating System & Networking Essentials course

Introduction to Windows 2000 and Networking

• Functions of an Operating System
• User Interfaces
• The Development of Windows
• The Windows 2000 Operating System Family
• Windows 2000 Professional
  
• Windows 2000 Server
• Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
• Networks and Network Operating Systems
• Network Management
• What is Active Directory?
• Benefits of the Active Directory
• Logical Structure of Active Directory
• Windows 2000 Domains
• Organisational Units (OUs)
• Trees and Forests
• Naming Conventions

Administration of a Windows 2000-based Network

• Windows 2000 Online Help
• Routine Administrative Tasks
• Administrative Tools
• System Properties
• Introduction to System Tools
• Task Scheduler
• Control Panel
• Computer Management
• Group Policies
• Active Directory Users and Computers

Networking Fundamentals

• The Development of Network Computing
• The Mainframe Environment
• The PC Revolution
• The Development of Local Area Networks (LANs)
• Co-operative Networking
• Peer-to-Peer Networking
• Client/Server Networking
• Master/Slave Networking
• The Development of Wide Area Networks (WANs)
• Intranets
• Internet Overview
• The Historical Development of the Internet
• The Internet and Extranets

Physical Networks - Components, Standards and Structure

• Basic Physical Network Components
• Network Adapter Cards
• Network Card Configuration
• Coaxial Cabling
• Types of Coaxial Cabling: Thinnet (10 Base2) Cabling
• Thinnet Connectors and Terminators
• Thicknet (10 Base5) Cabling
• Coaxial Cabling Considerations
• Twisted Pair Ethernet Cabling
• Twisted Pair Connectors
• Cable Categories
• Fibre Optic Cabling
• Structured Cabling
• Remote Connectivity
• Modems
• Leased Lines
• Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTNs)
• Integrated Services Data Network - ISDN
• Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Terminal
• Adapters
• Comparison of ISDN and PSTN
• Network Interface Layer
• LAN Technologies
• Ethernet
• Ethernet Implementations
• Ethernet Frame Formats
• Ethernet Limitations
• Faster Ethernet Standards
• Token Ring
• FDDI
• FDDI Fault Tolerance
• CDDI
• Other LAN Technologies
• Wide Area Network Technologies - Introduction
• Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP)
• The X.25 Model
• Frame Relay Operation
• Asynchronous Transfer mode (ATM)
• The Need for Routing
• Intermediate Nodes
• Routing vs Bridging
• Layer 3 Protocols
• Metrics
• Network Infrastructure
• LAN Interconnections
• Repeaters
• Hubs
• Switched Hubs
• Bridges
• Transparent Bridging
• Problems with Transparent Bridging - Loops
• Spanning Tree Algorithm
• Transparent Bridge Network after running STA
• Source Route Bridging
• Routers
• Brouters
• Gateways

Networking Protocols

• The Need for Network Standards
• International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
• The OSI 7-layer Reference Model
• Protocol Data Unit (PDU)
• Service Access Point (SAP)
• The Physical Layer
• The Data Link Layer - 1
• The Data Link Layer - 2
• The Network Layer
• The Network Layer and Packet Routing
• The Transport Layer
• The Session Layer
• The Presentation Layer
• The Application Layer
• Network Protocols
• The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• Comparison of TCP/IP and OSI
• Novell NetWare Protocols
• AppleTalk Protocols
• NetBIOS Extended User Interface (NetBEUI)
• Asynchronous Transfer mode (ATM)
• Digital DECNet
• Data Link Control (DLC)

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Suite

• Introduction
• The History of TCP/IP
• TCP/IP Standards
• Architecture
• Architecture - continued
• Comparison with OSI Architecture
• Network Interface Layer
• Internet Layer
• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
• Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
• Internet Protocol (IP)
• Transport Layer
• User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
• TCP/IP Utilities
• TCP/IP for Windows 2000 - New Features
• IP Addressing

IP Addressing

• Classes of IP Address
• Subnet Masks
• Subnet Masks - continued
• Subnetting
• Supernetting

Automatic IP Configuration and Name Resolution

• Dynamic vs Manual Configuration of TCP/IP Hosts
• Dynamic Configuration
• DHCP Mechanisms
• IP Lease Renewal
• DHCP Implementation
• Name to Address Resolution
• Name Resolution
• Local Name Resolution Text Files
• Problems with Static Host Name Resolution
• NetBIOS Names
• NetBIOS Name Discovery Methods
• Primary and Secondary WINS Servers
• NetBIOS Name Release
• Name Resolution by Broadcast
• Microsoft Name Resolution Methods
• TCP/IP Node Types
• The LMHOSTS File
• Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
• WINS Name Registration, Renewal and Release
• WINS Implementation
• Introduction to the Domain Name System
• Domain Name System (DNS)
• DNS Name Space
• Zones of Authority
• DNS Name Server Roles
• DNS Name Resolution
• IP Address Resolution
• Integration of Active Directory and DNS
• Configuring an Active Directory Integrated Zone
• Configuring the Dynamic Update Service for DNS
• Testing and Troubleshooting the DNS Server service

Services

• World Wide Web
• Web Services Key Components
• HTML
• The World Wide Web (WWW) and HTML
• Elements and Tags
• HTML Document Structure
• Supported Image Types
• URL
• How URLs Operate
• Hyperlinking
• Generating HTML
• HTTP
• Browsers
• Web Hosting
• Server Implementations
• Searching for Information on the Internet
• Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
• E-mail
• Using E-mail
• X.400 Message Handling Protocols
• X.400 Interpersonal Message Components
• MS Exchange and MS Outlook
• Gateways
• Intranets
• The Internet
• Extranets
• Internet Security
• Firewalls
• Encryption
• Microsoft Internet Information Server

Remote Access Service

• RAS Overview
• Features
• PPP Security
• Additional Standard Protocols
• New RAS Protocols
• Gateway and Router
• Configuring Outbound Connections
• Connecting to a Virtual Private Network
• Direct-cable Connections
• Configuring Inbound Connections
• Inbound Dial-up Connections
• Virtual Private Network Ports
• Modem and Cable Ports
• Introduction to RAS Policies
• RAS Policy Evaluation
• Default RAS Policy
• Multiple Policies
• Creating a RAS Policy
• Configuring RAS Policy Conditions
• Configuring RAS Profile Settings

Management Resources

• Management Utilities
• Graphical User Interface (GUI) Utilities and Wizards
• My Network Places
• Routing and Remote Access
• Routing and other Network Configuration
• Performance Monitor
• Network Monitor
• System Tools - System Information
• Command Line Utilities
• TCP/IP and other Network Utilities
• IPCONFIG
• PING
• ARP
• NBTSTAT
• NETSTAT
• TRACERT
• PATHPING
• NET Commands
• Active Directory Support
• Domain Name System (DNS) Utilities
• Security Editor (SECEDIT.EXE)
• Windows Installer
• Recovery Console
• Updating the Operating System
• Add/Remove Programs Wizard
• Add/Remove Hardware Wizard
• Windows Update
• Product Updates
• Update Wizard Uninstall
• Troubleshooters