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Windows Server 2008
70-642 Network Infrastructure
Training Course

Over 14 Hours of Server 2008 Training Teaches You Network Infrastructure, DNS, Network Security, Remote Access, and Much More! Plus, Complete 70-642 Exam Coverage!

Windows Server 2008 Training Videos
covering the 70-642 MCITP Exam

Over 14 Hours of Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure & 2+ Hours of TCP/ IP Training Videos on 3 Jam Packed DVDs!
Multiple File Formats Make It Convenient for You To Learn Anywhere You Go! iPod Video, Mp3 Audio, .WMV & high quality .AVI video
PDF of Instructor Notes allow you to follow along with the videos and take more organized notes.
Complete Exam Coverage for 70-642 Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Exam. This course covers all of the bases required for you to pass the exam!
FREE FULL VERSION of Transcender's 70-642 Practice Exam! We've partnered with Transcender®, the leading exam simulation provider in the world! Purchased separately, you would pay $159. But you get it FREE as the perfect training companion to our Network Infrastructure Server 2008 Training course!

Free with this course Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Training Course FAQs

"Am I qualified to take this course?"

YES! Whether you're a total beginner who has no Server 2008 experience or hoping to update and improve your skills, you'll benefit from this in-depth course!

"Do I need any special equipment to complete this training course?"

NO! All you need is a computer with Internet Explorer and a media player; however, working hands-on with a Windows Server 2008 computer may enhance your training experience.

"Is this course part of any Microsoft certification track?"

YES! This course will help you prepare for the 70-642 Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure exam. Although the 70-642 Exam has its own MCTS certification, it is also part of the MCITP Server Administrator and MCITP Enterprise Administrator certification tracks.

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Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Course Outline

Video 1
Introduction to the Course
Learn what’s in the course and who you’re instructor is.

About the Instructor and Train Signl
What’s Covered in this Course
The Globomantics Scenario
What You Will Need to Follow Along with the Course

Video 2
Configuring DHCP in Windows Server 2008
Learn how to simplify the process of assigning IP addresses to the computers on your network.

Introduction to DHCP
How Does DHCP Work
How to Configuring DHCP in Windows Server 2008?
Authorizing DHCP
Creating Scopes
Configuring Scope Options
Address Leases
Reservations
Using DHCP in a Routed Network
How Does DHCP Relay Agent Work?
How to Configuring a DHCP Relay Agent in Windows Server 2008

Video 3
Managing DHCP
Learn how to keep your DHCP infrastructure properly functioning

Add and Remove Bindings
Location of Database
Backup & Restore
DHCP Service
DHCP Management Permissions
Statistics
Scope Reconciliation
Audit Logging
Conflict Detection
Integration with DNS and NAP
Performance Counters

Video 4
Setting Up Routing
Learn how to make your networks talk to each other.

What is a Router?
How to Use Server 2008 as a Router
Routing Table
Adding Static Entry to a Routing Table
Inbound and Outbound Filters
Static vs. Dynamic Routing
Dynamic Routing Protocols: RIP & OSPF
How RIP Works in Server 2008

Video 5
Configuring DNS
Learn how to set-up your network so users can access computers using common names.

Introduction to DNS
Installing the DNS Server Role in Windows Server 2008
What is a Domain Namespace?
What is a DNS Query?
How Queries Work
What is a Forwarder?
Setting Up Standard DNS Forwarders in Windows Server 2008
Setting Up Conditional DNS Forwarders in Windows Server 2008
How Caching Works
Clearing the DNS Cache
What is a DNS Zone?
Zone Types
Stub Zones
Active Directory Integrated Zones
Forward and Reverse Lookup
Dynamic Updates
Configuring a DNS Zone
Creating Stub Zones
DNS Records
DNS Zone Transfers
Configuring Resource Records and Zone Transfers
Zone Transfer Issues

Video 6
Managing DNS
Know how to keep your DNS infrastructure properly functioning.

What is Time to Live? (TTL)
What is Aging and Scavenging?
Setting the TTL Value and the Aging and Scavenging Parameters
Testing DNS Queries
nslookup
dnscommand
Performance Monitor
DNS Event Logs
DNS Debug Logging

Video 7
Name Resolution
This video takes Name Resolution beyond what you learned in Video 5 and gives a complete understanding of how to convert names that are easily recognizable to humans into IP addresses

What are Host and NetBIOS Names?
How Are Names Resolved?
Hosts & LMHosts Files / DNS & WINS Servers
DNS & WINS Servers
hostname & nbtstat Commands
Client Configuration
Troubleshooting Name Resolution
DNS Cache and Host File
GlobalNames Zone
WINS Lookup and GlobalNames Zone Demo

Video 8
Securing Data
Learn how to control access to your data and keep it safe

NTFS Permissions
Assigning NTFS Permission
Special NTFS Permissions
Inheritable Permissions
Examples - Effective User Permissions
Creating Users & Groups
Demo - Effective User Permissions
Encrypting File System (EFS)
Cryptography
Public Key Encryption
How Does EFS Work?
Enabling EFS

Video 9
Sharing Data
Learn how to make files and folders accessible to users across your network.

Sharing Folders
Installing File Service Role
Sharing Using Provision a Share Folder Wizard
Accessing Shared Folder
Disk Quotas
Setting Disk Quotas Using Group Policy
Quota Management Utility
Offline Files
Distributed File System (DFS)
Creating Replica on a Different Server
Raising Domain & Forest Functional Leve

Video 10
Configuring Print Services
Learn how to make printers easily available to your users.

Installing a Printer
Sharing a Printer
Installing Print Services Role
Using Print Management Snap-In
Configuring Print Permissions
Printer Priorities and Scheduling
Printer Pooling
Setting Up Printer Pooling on Server 2008
Managing Drivers
Troubleshooting Printers
Restarting Printer Spooler Service

Video 11
Windows Server Update Services
Learn how to simplify the process of keeping all of your computers up to date

What Is WSUS?
Why Use WSUS?
Installing Necessary Services
Downloading and Installing WSUS
Configuring WSUS Server Options
Computer Groups and Server-Side Targeting
Using Group Policy and Client-Side Targeting
How to Approve Updates

Video 12
Backup and Recovery
Learn how to protect important data from being lost by human error or computer malfunction.

How to Configure the Shadow Copy Service
Recovering Data Using Shadow Copy
Installing the Windows Server Backup Feature
Creating a Backup Volume
Scheduling Backups
Recovering Data
Complete System Recovery
Additional Backup Tips

Video 13
Monitoring Windows Server 2008
Understand the common tools used to monitor your servers and keep them running efficiently.

Task Manager
Event Viewer
Performance Monitor
Reliability Monitor
Data Collector Sets

Video 14
Configuring Remote Access
Learn how to let users safely connect from outside your network.

Installing the RRAS Component
Configuring RRAS
How to Configure a Client to Connect
Making a Connection
Manually Controlling Connections
Creating a Network Policy
Network Policy Order
Testing Our New Network Policy
Configuring RRAS - True VPN Setup
What is RADIUS?

Video 15
Wireless Networks
Learn how to let users safely connect without using cables

Is Wireless Good or Bad?
Wireless Networking Standards
Wireless Security (Maybe)
Connecting to a Wireless Network
Setting Up Security on a Router

Video 16
Windows Firewall
Learn how to keep control over what data enters and exits your network.

FWhy Do We Need a Firewall?
Windows Firewall in Server 2008
Firewall Profiles
Creating a New Firewall Rule
Creating a Program Outbound Rule
Configuring with Group Policy

Video 17
Securing Network Traffic with IPSec
Learn how to protect data from being compromised while travelling on a network.

What is IPSec?
IPSec Protocols
Tunnel Mode vs. Transport Mode
Authentication Methods
Configuring IPSec in Server 2008
Creating New IPSec Policy
Getting IPSec to Work
Using Connection Security Rules

Video 18
Network Access Protection
Learn how to create rules and stipulations to maintain control over network communications

What is NAP?
NAP Enforcement Types
System Health Agents (SHAs) and System Health Validators (SHVs)
Health Requirement Policies
Installing Necessary Roles: DHCP Role and Network Policy and Access Services Role
Installing and Configuring NAP: DHCP Enforcement
NAP Client Configuration
Testing Our Client for NAP Enforcement

Video 19
Certification
Are you thinking about taking the 70-642, Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Exam? If so, you'll want to watch this video to know how to prepare for the big day with Ed’s secrets to passing the exams!

The New Generation of Certifications for Server 2008
The Upgrade Paths for MCSA’s/MCSE’s
How to Sign Up for a Microsoft Exam
70-642 Exam Prep Tips

TCP/ IP and Network Fundamentals
Course Outline

The bonus course is full of the basic concepts you need to truly understand TCP/ IP – an integral part of networking. We will help you gain a general comfort level for what TCP/ IP is and how to configure it on a basic network computer.

Video 1
What is a protocol?

Definition of a protocol
OSI Model

Video 2
Introduction to TCP/IP

What is TCP/IP?
TCP/IP Architecture
TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Types of TCP/IP communication

Video 3
Configuring an IP Address

What is an IP Address?
Network ID
Host ID
What is the purpose of a Subnet Mask?
How to configure a computer with an IP Address
Static
Dynamic
How to View a Computer’s IP Configuration
How to Check for Connectivity

Video 4
IP Address Planning
How to plan an IP Addressing scheme

Rules for IP Addressing
What is Classful IP Addressing
Private IP Addressing vs. Public IP Addressing
What is Network Address Translation (NAT)?

Video 5
Binary Numbers

Decimal vs. Binary
Convert Binary to Decimal
Convert Decimal to Binary
Using a Calculator
IP Address Conversion

Video 6
Internetworking

Decimal vs. Binary
Convert Binary to Decimal
Convert Decimal to Binary
Using a Calculator
IP Address Conversion

Video 7
Classless Interdomain Routing

Problems with Classful IP Addressing
What is CIDR & VLSM
Subnetting with CIDR

Video 8
Fundamentals of IPv6

Disadvantages of IPv4
IPv6 Solutions
IPv6 Addressing
Types of IPv6 Addressing

Here is what you get....

28 Videos (16 Hours) will be provided in High-Quality AVI & WMV format. In other words, you get perfect quality and replication of your instructor's screens. An easy-to-use table of contents allows you to navigate to key areas you wish to focus on.

28 iPod video files to watch Train Signal on the go! A popular request amongst our students who wish to study while they commute (i.e., train). These 320x240 .m4v files are compressed versions of the original course, and play on any iPod that supports video. Also great for reviewing and refreshing your mind "on the job."

28 MP3 Files to listen to Train Signal on the go. Some of our students have requested this option. People would like to be able to listen in their car or while working out. Can be burnt to a CD or copied to portable device. Great supplemental training to the videos.

Instructor Notes – These PDF documents can be printed out and contain the slides used by the instructor throughout the videos. These allow the user a quick easy reference to notes on the slides and make any additional notes for their own learning process.