Windows 2000 Professional: Connect through Networks

This course covers the various aspects of networking connections. You will be introduced to the different types of dial-up networking connections, and you will learn to install and configure a Virtual Private Connection (VPN) and a dial-up connection. You will also learn to share the Internet connection over a network. In addition, this course introduces you to the installation and configuration of the TCP/IP protocol and services. You will learn to install Internet Information Services and to connect to shared resources on a network from a Windows 2000 Professional computer. The course teaches you to deal with frequently encountered Web service-related and connectivity problems, shows you methods to detect them, and enables you to find solutions. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #70-210: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.

Connect through Networks training covers such topics as:

Connecting to Computers and Networks
Managing Protocols and Services
Troubleshooting Network Problems

Learn exactly what system administrators, network designers, and IT consultants need to know, and what IT professionals need to become certified under the new Windows 2000 MCSE track. Completion of this course and the other Course CBT titles from this curriculum will prepare the learner for MCSE Exam 70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.

Prerequisites
This course assumes the learner has experience installing or maintaining networks, although not necessarily Windows NT networks. Familiarity with Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0 Workstation desktop operating systems is also assumed.

Course Duration
» 5 hours

Topics Include
Unit 1: Connecting to Computers and Networks
» Creating a VPN Connection
» Configuring a VPN Connection
» Creating a Dial-Up Connection
» Configuring a Dial-up Connection
» Sharing Internet Connections
Everything Courseware
Windows 2000 Professional: Connecting through Networks
Unit 2: Managing Protocols and Services
» Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol
» TCP/IP Services
» Managing Web Server Resources
» Connecting to Shared Resources
Unit 3: Troubleshooting Network Problems
» Troubleshooting Connectivity Problems
» Troubleshooting TCP/IP-related Problems
» Troubleshooting Web Server-related Problems

System Requirements CD-Based » Pentium class computer » 200 MHz processor (266 MHz recommended) » 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) » CD-ROM drive » Any one of Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP (both Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 require at least 64 MB RAM) » SVGA monitor capable of 16-bit color and 800 x 600 screen resolution » Sound card with speakers or headphones (optional)