Windows 2000 Network Design MCSE 70-221

This series is designed to help users prepare for the MCSE Exam 70-221 for Windows 2000 certification. Strategies for analyzing business needs such as the company model, geographic scope, organizational structure, company strategies, and IT structure; and technical needs such as the technical environment, infrastructure design, network requirements, and disaster recovery, are covered in depth. Detailed discussion is provided on network design with respect to topologies and protocols, DHCP and name resolution services, and multiprotocol networks. Design techniques for the Internet and WANs are also presented. Also discussed is how to design a strategy for monitoring and managing Windows 2000 network services.

Syllabus

ANALYZING BUSINESS NEEDS

Shows users how to analyze existing and planned business requirements.

• Analyzing Business Models
• Analyzing Organization Structures
• Analyzing Company Strategies
• Analyzing IT Management

ANALYZING TECHNICAL NEEDS

Shows users how to analyze existing and planned technical requirements.

• Evaluating Company-Specific Issues
• Evaluating General Technical Issues
• Evaluating Security
• Analyzing the Impact of Design
• Analyzing the Impact of Implementation
• Analyzing Disaster Recovery Strategies

INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN

Shows users how to modify and design a network with respect to topologies and protocols.

• Network Topologies
• OSI and TCP/IP Models
• IP Addressing and Subnetting
• Planning IP Networks
• Designing Multiprotocol Networks
• Distributed File System

DHCP AND NAME SERVICES

Shows users how to design DHCP service, name resolution services, and multiprotocol networks.

• Understanding DHCP
• Designing DHCP Strategies
• Understanding DNS
• Designing DNS Strategies
• Planning for WINS

DESIGNING FOR THE INTERNET

Shows users how to design Internet and extranet access solutions.

• Firewalls
• Microsoft Proxy Server
• Controlling Proxy Server Accessibility
• Routing and Remote Access
• Designing a Load-Balancing Strategy

DESIGNING A WAN

Shows users how to design a wide area network.

• Designing Remote Access
• Designing a VPN
• Designing RRAS
• Demand-Dial Routing
• Designing a Demand-Dial Routing Strategy

MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

Shows users how to design a strategy for monitoring and managing Windows 2000 network services.

• The Management Process
• Monitoring the Network
• Analyzing and Responding
• Designing Network Services

Qualifications

Qualification: Printable Transcript

On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

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Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.