Module 1: Fundamentals of Network Infrastructure This module describes the fundamentals of an enterprise networking environment, which consists of Windows Infrastructure Services, Windows Application Platform Services, and Active Directory. Lessons
- Network Communication Standards
- Physical Network Infrastructure
- Logical Network Organization
- Overview of Active Directory
- Server Roles
Module 2: IT Professionals in the Enterprise This module describes the IT Professional roles (and their respective responsibilities) that may exist in a typical enterprise environment. Lessons
- IT Professional Roles
- IT Management and Processes
- Professional Development for IT Professionals
Module 3: TCP/IPv4 Fundamentals This module describes the TCP/IPv4 configuration, protocols and the tools used to validate configurations. Lessons
- Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- Overview of TCP/IP Addressing
- Name Resolution
- Dynamic IP Addressing
- TCP/IPv4 Tools
Module 4: Communication Technologies Fundamentals This module describes static and dynamic HTTP content, how to differentiate between the two, and the various mechanisms used by TCP/IPv4 to send and receive data traffic. Lessons
- Packet Delivery Methods
- Network Content Types
Module 5: Creating IPv4 Address Spaces This module explains how to define and create an IPv4 address range and subnetting for a network. Lessons
- Overview of IP Communication
- Subnetting for Complex Networks
Module 6: IPv6 Fundamentals This module introduces IPv6, describes the differences between IPV4 and IPv6, and explains how to configure IPv6 addresses. Lessons
- Introduction to IPv6
- Unicast IPv6 Addresses
- Configuring IPv6
Module 7: Fundamentals of Administering Windows Server 2008 This module explains how to administer a Windows 2008 server. Lessons
- Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools
- Monitoring Performance
- Monitoring Events
- Using Remote Desktop for Administration
- Configuring Security for Server Administration
Module 8: Security Fundamentals This module introduces basic industry standard security concepts for server roles. Lessons
- Defense in Depth
- Securing Access to Web Content
- Securing Access to Files
- Data Encryption
Module 9: Fundamentals of Securing Network Communication This module describes how to secure network traffic by using certificates. Lessons
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Using Certificates
Module 10: Windows Firewall and Caching Fundamentals This module describes proxy and caching services; how to configure Windows Firewall by creating exceptions and modifying firewall rules; how to configure auditing and monitoring; and how to troubleshoot Windows Firewall. Lessons
- Overview of Perimeter Security
- Windows Firewall Overview
- Creating Windows Firewall Rules
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting Windows Firewall
- Demonstration: Monitoring Windows Firewall
Module 11: Remote Access Fundamentals This module explains how to configure network policies, configure a radius proxy, and how to troubleshoot NPS as a radius proxy. Lessons
- Remote Access Overview
- RADIUS Overview
- Network Policy Server
- Troubleshooting Remote Access
Module 12: Routing Fundamentals This module describes routing concepts and protocols, and explains how quality of service can be used within a network environment. Lessons
- Routing Fundamentals
- What Is a Router?
- Configuring RRAS as a Router
- Quality of Service
Module 13: Network Load Balancing Fundamentals This module explains how to configure and test network load balancing. Lessons
- Network Load Balancing Fundamentals
- Server Availability and Scalability Overview
- Windows Network Load Balancing
- Configuring Windows Network Load Balancing
Module 14: Configuring Print Resources and Printing Pools This module explains how to configure network print resources and printing pools. Lessons
- Configuring Print Resources and Printing Pools
- Printing Overview
- Configuring Network Printers
- Using Print Management
- Managing Printers
- Troubleshooting Network Printing
Module 15: Server Virtualization Overview This module describes the fundamental functions included with Windows Server Virtualization (WSV). Lessons
- Server Virtualization Overview
- Creating a Virtual Environment