Windows 2000 Server: Sharing Resources Over the Internet

This course discusses setting up workstations running Windows 2000 Professional. Methods for creating and configuring network connections and the system requirements for setting up and configuring Internet connection sharing are covered. You will review guidelines for troubleshooting problems with Internet connection sharing. Become familiar with the components and concepts related to virtual private networks (VPN) and with the system requirements for setting up a VPN Server and VPN clients. Learn to create a demand-dial interface, connect to the Internet, and troubleshoot VPN-related problems. The course covers the functions of various components of Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.0 and teaches you to install IIS 5.0 and to configure the FTP and WWW services. Learn about securing information on a Web server, monitoring and administering a Web server, logging events to monitor access to files and folders, and about getting a server certificate. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #70-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.

Sharing Resources Over the Internet training covers such topics as:

Implementing Internet Connection Sharing
Setting Up a Virtual Private Networks
Publishing Information on a Web Server
Managing Web Servers

The course addresses the training needs of system administrators, network designers, and IT consultants. This course also addresses the needs of IT professionals who want 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 70-215: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Description
This course discusses setting up workstations running Windows 2000 Professional. First, it introduces methods for creating and configuring network connections and describes the system requirements for setting up and configuring Internet connection sharing. You will review guidelines for troubleshooting problems with Internet connection sharing. Next, you will become familiar with the components and concepts related to virtual private networks (VPN) and with the system requirements for setting up a VPN Server and VPN clients. In addition, you will learn to create a demand-dial interface, connect to the Internet, and troubleshoot VPN-related problems. The course then covers the functions of various components of Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.0 and teaches you to install IIS 5.0 and to configure the FTP and WWW services. Finally, but no less importantly, you will learn about securing information on a Web server, monitoring and administering a Web server, logging events to monitor access to files and folders, and about getting a server certificate. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.

Topics Include
Unit 1: Implementing Internet Connection Sharing
» Creating a Network Connection
» Configuring the Network Connection
» Enabling Internet Connection Sharing
» Configuring Applications and Services
» Troubleshooting Internet Connection Sharing
Everything Courseware
Windows 2000 Server: Sharing Resources Over the Internet
Unit 2: Setting Up a Virtual Private Networks
» Setting Up a VPN Server
» Configuring a VPN Server
» Creating a VPN Connection
» Creating a Demand-Dial Interface
» Connecting to the Internet
» Troubleshooting Virtual Private Networks
Unit 3: Publishing Information on a Web Server
» Installing Internet Information Server 5.0
» Configuring the WWW Service
» Configuring the FTP Service
Unit 4: Managing Web Servers
» Securing Information on a Web Server
» Administering a Web Server

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

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)