Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure: Administering RAS

This course covers remote access, and the function of an RAS Server as a dial-up networking server and as virtual private networking server. You will learn to install, configure, and administer the RAS Server, as well as to manage remote access clients. Next, the course explains the elements of remote access policy and the procedure for creating this policy. You will learn to configure a remote access profile for authentication and encryption protocols. You will also learn to grant dial-in permissions to remote users and to configure dial-up equipment. The role of the Connection Manager in enhancing remote access performance is also discussed. Further, the course explains the components and features of a Virtual Private Network (VPN), the types of VPNs, and the VPN tunneling protocols. You will learn to configure a DHCP relay agent to integrate VPN with DHCP, WINS, and DNS servers. Finally, the concepts related to VPN security, such as authorization, authentication, data encryption, and packet filtering are discussed.

Administering RAS training covers such topics as:

Installing Remote Access Service
Configuring and Optimizing RAS
Setting Virtual Private Networks
Securing and Troubleshooting RAS

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 covers remote access, and the function of an RAS Server as a dial-up networking server and as virtual private networking server. You will learn to install, configure, and administer the RAS Server, as well as to manage remote access clients. Next, the course explains the elements of remote access policy and the procedure for creating this policy. You will learn to configure a remote access profile for authentication and encryption protocols. You will also learn to grant dial-in permissions to remote users and to configure dial-up equipment. The role of the Connection Manager in enhancing remote access performance is also discussed. Further, the course explains the components and features of a Virtual Private Network (VPN), the types of VPNs, and the VPN tunneling protocols. You will learn to configure a DHCP relay agent to integrate VPN with DHCP, WINS, and DNS servers. Finally, the concepts related to VPN security, such as authorization, authentication, data encryption, and packet filtering are discussed. 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 and those pursuing MCSE or MCDBA certification.

Topics Include
Unit 1: Installing Remote Access Service
» Introducing RAS
» Installing RAS Server
» Administering RAS Server
» Managing Remote Access Clients
» Integrating RAS with Supported Protocols
Everything Courseware
Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure: Administering RAS
Unit 2: Configuring and Optimizing RAS
» Creating a Remote Access Policy
» Configuring a Remote Access Profile
» Configuring Dial-in User Permissions
» Configuring Dial-up Equipment
» Optimizing RAS Server Performance
Unit 3: Setting Virtual Private Networks
» Introducing VPN
» Configuring the VPN Server
» Integrating VPN with Networking Services
» Securing VPN
Unit 4: Securing and Troubleshooting RAS
» Securing RAS using Multiple Techniques
» Monitoring RAS
» Troubleshooting RAS

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)