Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design: Internet Connection Infrastructure

This course introduces the role of Proxy Server in a routed environment and explains ways of preventing unauthorized Internet access, and explains the need for enhancing Proxy server availability and optimizing Proxy server performance. Learn the steps involved in migrating a Web server to IIS 5.0, along with capacity planning for Web server and access to legacy applications. Learn to integrate Active Directory with Exchange 2000 server and its advantages. The course introduces you to the concepts and strategies of IP routing and explains the design strategies of configuring RIP for IP and OSPF, along with monitoring and management strategies for IP routing. The course discusses the concepts and strategies of remote access and describes the various authentication protocols and the authentication methods, along with the benefits of integrating remote access with other networking services.

Internet Connection Infrastructure training covers such topics as:

Designing a Proxy Server Strategy
Administering Web Server and Mail Server
IP Routing
Remote Access

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 introduces the role of Proxy Server in a routed environment and explains ways of preventing unauthorized Internet access. It also explains the need for enhancing Proxy server availability and optimizing Proxy server performance. Further, the course explains the steps involved in migrating a Web server to IIS 5.0, along with capacity planning for Web server and access to legacy applications. It explains integration of Active Directory with Exchange 2000 server and its advantages. Next, the course introduces you to the concepts and strategies of IP routing and explains the design strategies of configuring RIP for IP and OSPF, along with monitoring and management strategies for IP routing. Finally, the course discusses the concepts and strategies of remote access and describes the various authentication protocols and the authentication methods, along with the benefits of integrating remote access with other networking services.
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 Proxy Server Strategy
» The Role of Proxy Server in a Network
» The Role of Proxy Server in a Routed Environment
» Preventing Unauthorized Internet Access
» Enhancing Proxy Server Availability and Performance
» The Role of Firewall in a Network
» Monitoring a Proxy Server
Everything Courseware
Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design: Internet Connection Infrastructure
Unit 2: Administering Web Server and Mail Server
» Integrating the Web Server
» Integrating the Mail Server
Unit 3: IP Routing
» Role of IP Routing Services in a Network
» Installing IP Routing
» Configuring RIP for IP
» Configuring OSPF
» Integrating Software Routing with Existing Networks
Unit 4: Remote Access
» Role of Remote Access in a Network
» Authorizing Remote Access
» Enhancing Remote Access Availability and Performance
» Integrating Remote Access with Other Network Services
» Monitoring Routing and Remote Access

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)