Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design: Internet Connectivity Strategies

This course describes the need for and role of connection sharing for a small network. It describes the configuration of connection sharing to provide services of DHCP, DNS, and WINS for a small private network, and the different functions performed by NAT in a network. It further describes the different components of NAT routing protocol: the translation, addressing, and name-resolution components. Next, the course discusses Windows Clustering and various clustering technologies: Load Balancing, Component Load Balancing, and Cluster service. Learn about the need for Web clustering, three-tier Web clustering, and the structure of the three tiers. Planning of server clusters, the various models available for clustering of servers, and the capacity requirements for cluster service are also discussed in this course. Become familiar with monitoring and implementation strategies for Windows 2000 network services. It describes the monitoring and implementation of global catalog, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) services, and Certificate services and also covers network services that support application architecture, and the integration of the network services, such as QoS admission control, Internet Authentication Service, and Site server ILS service.

Internet Connectivity Strategies training covers such topics as:

Connection Sharing
Load Balancing
Monitoring and Management Strategy

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 describes the need for, and the role of, connection sharing for a small network. It also describes the configuration of connection sharing to provide services of DHCP, DNS, and WINS for a small private network, as well as the different functions performed by NAT in a network. It further describes the different components of NAT routing protocol: translation components, the addressing component, and the name-resolution component. Next, the course discusses Windows Clustering and the various clustering technologies: Load Balancing, Component Load Balancing, and Cluster service. It also explains the need for Web clustering, three-tier Web clustering, and the structure of the three tiers. Planning of server clusters, the various models available for clustering of servers, and the capacity requirements for cluster service are also discussed in this course. Finally, the course covers the monitoring and implementation strategies for Windows 2000 network services. It describes the monitoring and implementation of global catalog, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) services, and Certificate services and also covers network services that support application architecture, as well as the integration of the network services, such as QoS admission control, Internet Authentication Service, and Site server ILS service. 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: Connection Sharing
» Role of Connection Sharing in a Network
» NAT Routing Protocol Components
» Connection Sharing Properties
» NAT Processes in Windows 2000 Router
Everything Courseware
Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Design: Internet Connectivity Strategy
Unit 2: Load Balancing
» Clustering
» Planning for Network Load Balancing
» Planning Three-Tier Web Clustering
» Planning Server Clusters
» Choosing a Server Cluster Model
» Determining Capacity Requirements for Cluster Service
Unit 3: Monitoring and Management Strategy
» Global Catalog Service
» Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Services
» Certificate Services
» Ensuring the Availability of Applications and Services

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)