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.

Delegates 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
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.

This course covers the subject areas covered in Microsoft Course MS2276.

Before attending this course, students must have:

Course - Managing a Microsoft Windows server 2003 Environment, or have equivalent knowledge and skills.

Topics covered on the 2 day Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts course

Reviewing the Suite of TCP/IP Protocols

• Examine Networking Models
• Monitor Network Connectivity

Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network

• Convert IP Address Number Schemes
• Determine Valid IP Addresses
• Calculate Custom Subnet Masks
• Manage the Routing Table
• Expand the IP Address Space

Configuring a Client IP Address

• Assign a Static IP Address
• Configure a Client for Dynamic IP Addressing
• Configure a Client with an Alternate TCP/IP Configuration

Configuring a Client for Name Resolution

• Examine the Name Resolution Process
• Manage the ARP Cache
• Configure Static NetBIOS Name Resolution
• Configuring Static Host Name Resolution
• Configure Dynamic Name Resolution
• Examine the Windows Name Resolution Process

Isolating Common Connectivity Issues

• Use Diagnostic Tools
• Diagnose Network Problems

   (excl.VAT)