MS 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts

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Description:	This course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to configure a Windows-based computer to operate in a Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 networking infrastructure. This is the third course in the Systems Administrator and Systems Engineer tracks for Windows Server 2003.
Prerequisites:	Students must have completed: • A+ certification or equivalent knowledge and skills. • Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge and skills. • Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, or equivalent knowledge and skills.
Length:	Two days

Reviewing the Suite of TCP/IP Protocols
• Overview of the OSI Model
• Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• Viewing Frames Using Network Monitor

Assigning IP Addresses in a Multiple Subnet Network
• Assigning IP Addresses
• Creating a Subnet
• Using IP Routing Tables
• Overcoming Limitations of the IP Addressing Scheme

Configuring a Client IP Address
• Configuring a Client to Use a Static IP Address
• Configuring a Host to Obtain an IP Address Automatically
• Using Alternate Configuration

Configuring a Client for Name Resolution
• Resolving Client Names
• Managing the ARP Cache
• Overview of NetBIOS
• Using Static Naming Methods
• Using Dynamic Naming Methods
• Summarizing the Name Resolution Process

Isolating Common Connectivity Issues
• Determining the Causes of Connectivity Issues
• Network Utilities That You Can Use to Isolate Connectivity Issues