Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure: Configuring Internet Connection Sharing and Network Address Translation

This course discusses the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of the Windows 2000 operating system, as well as installing ICS, configuring network applications and services for ICS, and troubleshooting problems related to ICS. Learn the concept of Network Address Translation (NAT), a protocol available as a part of Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) of the Windows 2000 operating system, its functions, and the procedures for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting NAT. Learn the concept of IP multicasting, how to implement IP multicasting and identify the role of multicasting in a network and how to configure multicast scopes, Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP), multicast boundaries, and multicast heartbeat.

Configuring Internet Connection Sharing and Network Address Translation training covers such topics as:

Implementing Internet Connection Sharing
Implementing Network Address Translation
Implementing IP Multicasting

The course addresses the training needs of system administrators and network architects interested in implementing a Windows 2000 network. This course also addresses the needs of IT professionals who want to become certified under the Windows 2000 MCSE or MCDBA track.

Completion of this course and the other Course titles from this curriculum prepares the learner for Microsoft Exam #70-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.

Description
This course discusses the Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) feature of the Windows 2000 operating system, as well as installing ICS, configuring network applications and services for ICS, and troubleshooting problems related to ICS. Next, the course explains the concept of Network Address Translation (NAT), a protocol available as a part of Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) of the Windows 2000 operating system, its functions, and the procedures for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting NAT. Finally, the course explains the concept of IP multicasting. Implementing IP multicasting and identifying the role of multicasting in a network are discussed, as well as configuring multicast scopes, Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP), multicast boundaries, and multicast heartbeat. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam: #070-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
Audience
IT Professionals interested in implementing a Windows 2000 network

Topics Include
Unit 1: Implementing Internet Connection Sharing
» Introducing Internet Connection Sharing
» Introducing Installing Internet Connection Sharing
» Introducing Configuring Application and Services
» Introducing Troubleshooting Internet Connection Sharing
Everything Courseware
Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure:
Configuring Internet Connection Sharing & Network Address Translation
Unit 2: Implementing Network Address Translation
» Introducing Network Address Translation
» Installing Network Address Translation
» Configuring Network Address Translation
» Troubleshooting Network Address Translation
Unit 3: Implementing IP Multicasting
» Configuring IP Multicasting
» Configuring Multicast Boundaries
» Configuring Multicast Heartbeats

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)