Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design: Designing a Network Strategy

This course discusses the factors to be considered while designing a TCP/IP network and explores strategies for managing a TCP/IP network, such as generating event notification and anticipating design changes. The course explains the role of DHCP on a network and describes an effective DHCP infrastructure design, discusses the benefits of integrating DHCP with other network services of Windows 2000, and explains the tasks involved in managing a DHCP network. The course introduces the role of DNS in a network, covers the query resolution process of a DNS server, and describes the benefits of integrating DNS with DHCP and WINS. The design considerations for deploying DNS on a network and for planning the DNS namespace and zones, as well as DNS server requirements, are also covered. The course introduces the three methods of DNS migration: upgrading the computer running the DNS service, moving zone files, and using zone transfer to migrate BIND-based server zones. It also explains the advantages and the importance of integrating DNS with Active Directory and describes the need for a DNS management strategy and alert generation factors.

Designing a Network Strategy training covers such topics as:

Designing a TCP/IP Networking Strategy
Designing a Network Strategy
Planning a DNS Strategy
DNS Deployment Strategy
Migration and Interoperability

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

Completion of this course and the other Course titles from this curriculum prepares the learner for Microsoft Exam #70-221: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure

Description
This course discusses the factors to be considered while designing a TCP/IP network and explores strategies for managing a TCP/IP network, such as generating event notification and anticipating design changes. Further, the course explains the role of DHCP on a network and describes an effective DHCP infrastructure design. The course also discusses the benefits of integrating DHCP with other network services of Windows 2000 and explains the tasks involved in managing a DHCP network. Next, the course introduces the role of DNS in a network, covers the query resolution process of a DNS server, and describes the benefits of integrating DNS with DHCP and WINS. The design considerations for deploying DNS on a network and for planning the DNS namespace and zones, as well as DNS server requirements, are also covered in this course. Finally, the course introduces the three methods of DNS migration: upgrading the computer running the DNS service, moving zone files, and using zone transfer to migrate BIND-based server zones. It also explains the advantages and the importance of integrating DNS with Active Directory and describes the need for a DNS management strategy and alert generation factors. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-221: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.
Audience
The course addresses the training needs of system administrators and network architects involved in network security design of a Windows 2000 network. This course also addresses the needs of IT professionals who want to become certified under the Windows 2000 MCSE track.
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: Designing a TCP/IP Networking Strategy
» Planning a TCP/IP Network
» Managing a TCP/IP Network
» Optimizing a TCP/IP Network
Everything Courseware
Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design: Designing a Network Strategy
Unit 2: Designing a Network Strategy
» Role of DHCP in a Network
» Integration of DHCP with Other Networking Services
» Designing a DHCP Strategy for Remote Locations
» Analyzing and Optimizing a DHCP Infrastructure Design
» Monitoring DHCP
Unit 3: Planning a DNS Strategy
» The Role of DNS in a Network
» Selecting a DNS Infrastructure
» Securing and Optimizing a DNS Design
Unit 4: DNS Deployment Strategy
» Namespace Planning for DNS
» Zone Planning for DNS
» Server Planning for DNS
Unit 5: Migration and Interoperability
» Migrating DNS Servers
» Interoperability Issues
» Monitoring DNS

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)