MS2395A - Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business

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Description: The goal of this three-day course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to select, deploy, and manage a Microsoft networking solution for small and medium-sized businesses.

Days: 3

Prerequisites: Before attending this course, students must have experience with:

· Sharing folders.

· Stopping and starting services.

· Working with the Microsoft Management Console (MMC).

· Creating and managing user accounts.

· Assigning permissions

· The purpose and some of the implementations of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) services such as Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DCHP) (although students will not need to know how to implement these services in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment).

· Working knowledge of Active Directory directory service.

· Working knowledge of Group Policy Objects (GPOs).

In addition, students should have these certifications:

· A+

· Net+

Audience: Candidates for this course are IT professionals who work for and with small- and medium-sized businesses. These professionals include product resellers; service providers; in-house technology experts; self-employed business proprietors who design, deploy, and manage their own network solutions; and owners or employees of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and system builders.

Unit 1: Designing a Business Network Solution

This unit describes the requirements for designing a network solution for a small or medium-sized business.

Lessons

· Multimedia: Overview of a Windows Small Business Server Network

· Performing a Needs Assessment

· Selecting a Network Solution

· Developing an Implementation Plan

Lab : Practices

· Discussion: Performing a Needs Assessment

· Discussion: Selecting a Windows Network Solution

· Discussion: Developing an Implementation Plan

Unit 2: Installing and Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003
This unit provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and upgrade to Windows Small Business Server 2003.

Lessons

· Installing Windows Small Business Server 2003

· Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003

· Securing Windows Small Business Server 2003

Lab : Practices

· Multimedia Practice: Installing Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition

· Securing Windows Small Business Server

Unit 3: Configuring Small Business Server 2003 by Completing the To-Do List

This unit explains how to perform the tasks on the To-Do List to complete Windows Small Business Server 2003 Setup.

Lessons

· Overview of the To-Do List

· Connecting to the Internet

· Configuring Remote Access

· Activating Your Server and Adding Client Licenses

· Adding a Printer and Configuring a Fax

· Adding Users and Computers

Lab : Practices

· Completing the Connect to the Internet Task

· Configuring Small Business Server for Remote Access

· Adding a Printer and Configuring a Fax

· Completing the Add Users and Computers Task

Unit 4: Managing Messaging and Collaboration in Small Business Server 2003

This unit discusses how to access internal and external e-mail messages. This Unit also discusses how to collaborate with other users by using Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services.

Lessons

· Managing Messaging in Windows Small Business Server 2003

· Configuring Outlook Web Access

· Configuring Windows SharePoint Services

Lab : Practices

· Adding a Public Folder Using Microsoft Outlook 2003

· Accessing Exchange by Using Outlook Web Access

· Configuring and Customizing SharePoint Services

Unit 5: Managing and Monitoring Windows Small Business Server 2003

This unit discusses how to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot a Windows Small Business Server network.

Lessons

· Managing Client Computers

· Managing Users and Groups

· Managing Remote Web Workplace

· Configuring Monitoring and Alerts

· Protecting Against Data Loss

· Identifying Troubleshooting Tools

Lab : Practices

· Setting Up a Client Computer and Assigning an Application

· Modifying and Reapplying a User Template

· Managing Remote Web Workplace

· Configuring Monitoring and Alerts

· Configuring Backup

· Troubleshooting Network Problems by Using Network Diagnostics

Unit 6: Installing or Upgrading to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

This unit explains the procedures for installing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, completing the installation process by performing initial configuration tasks, and upgrading from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition.

Lessons

· Installing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

· Upgrading to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

Lab : Practices

· Multimedia Practice: Installing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

Unit 7: Configuring Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

This unit discusses how Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, provides options that you can use to customize the Windows 2003 environment and ensure that the server operates correctly. Understanding the available options and how to configure them will help you configure a Windows Server 2003 environment that meets the requirements of your organization.

Lessons

· Configuring File and Print Servers

· Promoting a Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition to a Domain Controller

· Creating and Configuring User Accounts, Groups, and Computer Accounts

· Installing and Configuring the POP3 Service and the SMTP Service

Lab : Practices

· Configuring a File Server and a Print Server

· Promoting a Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition to a Domain Controller

· Creating and Configuring User Accounts, Groups, and Computer Accounts

· Installing and Configuring the POP3 Service and the SMTP Service

Unit 8: Securing a Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition Network

This unit explains how to secure Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, by configuring and securing the server for Internet access; securing file, folder, and printer objects; and helping secure the server from viruses.

Lessons

· Configuring Internet Access by Using NAT

· Multimedia: Overview of Remote Access

· Configuring a VPN Connection

· Securing Internet Access

· Multimedia: Overview of IPSec

· Issues to Consider When Securing File, Folder, and Printer Objects

· Providing Virus Protection

Lab : Practices

· Configuring a VPN Connection

· Configuring Basic Firewall by Using Routing and Remote Access Service

· Securing File, Folder, and Printer Objects by Using Permissions

Unit 9: Managing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

This unit explains how to manage Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, by delegating administration, managing user environments with GPOs, monitoring server and client computer performance, performing management tasks from a remote location, protecting against data loss, and identifying troubleshooting tools that can assist you in resolving potential problems.

Lessons

· Delegating Administration

· Managing User Environments with Group Policy Objects

· Monitoring Server and Client Computer Performance

· Managing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition from a Remote Location

· Protecting Against Data Loss

Lab : Practices

· Delegating Administration Tasks

· Creating and Configuring Group Policy Objects

· Configuring Performance Monitor

· Remotely Managing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

· Backing up and Restoring Data

Price: $1,495

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