Exam 70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Curriculum Outline
Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Designing the Infrastructure
Overview/DescriptionTo describe how to establish the main requirements for an Active Directory and network services infrastructure design
Target AudienceProspective systems engineers, technical support engineers, and technical consultants seeking competency in Windows Server 2003; systems and network analysts seeking competency in Windows Server 2003
PrerequisitesExperience in implementing and administrating Windows network operating systems; familiarity with directory services, network services, and network applications
Expected Duration (hours)3.7
Lesson Objectives Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Designing the Infrastructure
Determine the key features and concepts of Windows Server 2003 Active Directory design. Appraise an organizations technical environment and determine the technical requirements needed to implement a given set of business goals. Appraise an organizations technical environment and determine the technical requirements for given business goals. Determine the Active Directory security requirements for an organization based on a specific set of business requirements. Assess and determine the security requirements for an organization that is implementing Active Directory. Appraise the current DNS infrastructure of an enterprise and its suitability for Active Directory design support. Appraise the suitability of an enterprise DNS infrastructure for Active Directory implementation and determine a suitable strategy for DNS based on specific business and technical requirements. Determine a suitable administration model and Active Directory conceptual forest design for a specific set of technical and business requirements. Determine a suitable Active Directory conceptual domain design for a specific set of technical and business requirements. Design an Active Directory infrastructure for an enterprise based on specific business and technical requirements. Analyze an organizations technical environment and determine specific design requirements for Active Directory. Course Number:
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Creating the Design
Overview/Description
To identify the features and design criteria of an administration service and site topology for Windows Server 2003
Target Audience
Prospective systems engineers, technical support engineers, and technical consultants seeking competency in Windows Server 2003; systems and network analysts seeking competency in Windows Server 2003
Prerequisites
Experience in implementing and administrating Windows network operating systems; familiarity with directory services, network services, and network applications
Expected Duration (hours)
2.7
Lesson Objectives Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Creating the Design
Determine a suitable OU structure design that delegates authority based on business and administrative requirements. Determine a suitable Windows Server 2003 organizational unit (OU) structure that reflects an organizations IT administrative model. Determine a group policy strategy for a specific set of business and technical requirements. Determine a suitable authentication and security group strategy for users and computers within a specific Active Directory design. Design a security group and account strategy for an organization based on specific business goals and technical requirements. Determine a suitable Active Directory site topology design that optimizes replication. Determine a suitable migration path design for Active Directory. Design an appropriate site topology and migration path for an enterprise based on specific technical and business requirements. Course Number:
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003: The Network Services Infrastructure Conceptual and Logical Design
Overview/Description
To identify the decision criteria involved in designing DNS and WINS solutions for a Windows Server 2003 network services infrastructure
Target Audience
Prospective systems engineers, technical support engineers, and technical consultants seeking competency in Windows Server 2003; systems and network analysts seeking competency in Windows Server 2003
Prerequisites
Experience in implementing and administrating Windows network operating systems; familiarity with directory services, network services, and network applications
Expected Duration (hours)
3.0
Lesson Objectives Microsoft Windows Server 2003: The Network Services Infrastructure Conceptual and Logical Design
Determine a suitable namespace strategy for an organization based on specific technical and business requirements. Select appropriate DNS zone types and server placement for an enterprise network. Determine a suitable DNS solution that supports integration with other DNS systems. Identify a suitable DNS replication strategy for a given scenario. Design an appropriate Windows Server 2003 DNS solution for an organization, based on specific technical and business requirements. Determine an appropriate WINS solution for LANs and WANs. Determine an appropriate WINS solution for a network based on specific client requirements. Design secure WINS data replication for a network. Select an appropriate WINS solution for a network. Course Number:
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Designing RAS Services for the Network Infrastructure
Overview/Description
To identify the options that provide remote access on a network infrastructure and the decision criteria involved in using each one
Target Audience
Prospective systems engineers, technical support engineers, and technical consultants seeking competency in Windows Server 2003; systems and network analysts seeking competency in Windows Server 2003
Prerequisites
Experience in implementing and administrating Windows network operating systems; familiarity with directory services, network services, and network applications
Expected Duration (hours)
3.3
Lesson Objectives Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Designing RAS Services for the Network Infrastructure
Determine an appropriate remote access solution for a network based on specific design decisions. Determine an appropriate remote access solution design to integrate into a network, based on specific criteria. Determine a suitable security strategy for a remote access solution based on specific network infrastructure requirements. Design effective remote access policies. Determine an appropriate strategy to improve remote access availability and performance for a network. Design a secure remote access solution for a network. Choose a secure demand-dial routing solution for a network. Determine a suitable IAS configuration strategy for a business scenario. Determine a suitable security and availability strategy for an Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server solution on a network. Select an appropriate management method for remote access security. Course Number:
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Physical Design
Overview/Description
To identify the options and decision criteria involved in designing the Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure and Active Directory physical design
Target Audience
Prospective systems engineers, technical support engineers, and technical consultants seeking competency in Windows Server 2003; systems and network analysts seeking competency in Windows Server 2003
Prerequisites
Experience in implementing and administrating Windows network operating systems; familiarity with directory services, network services, and network applications
Expected Duration (hours)
4.0
Lesson Objectives Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Physical Design
Determine the appropriate placement of specific server roles based on a specific set of business and technical requirements. Determine a suitable placement strategy for operations master roles in an Active Directory design. Design the placement of domain controllers, global catalog servers, and operations master roles in an Active Directory design. Determine an appropriate TCP/IP addressing scheme design for a network. Determine a secure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) solution for a network based on a specific set of requirements. Identify a method for implementing and managing IPSec on a routed network. Select an appropriate TCP/IP configuration for an enterprise. Determine an appropriate routing infrastructure for a network using the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). Select an appropriate routing protocol for a network. Determine a suitable strategy to secure routers in a network. Determine a suitable strategy to secure routed data in a network. Select a secure routing solution for a network. Course Number:
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Network Infrastructure Physical Design II - Internet Connectivity
Overview/Description
To identify the options that provide Internet connectivity within a network infrastructure and the decision criteria involved in using each one
Target Audience
Prospective systems engineers, technical support engineers, and technical consultants seeking competency in Windows Server 2003; systems and network analysts seeking competency in Windows Server 2003
Prerequisites
Experience in implementing and administrating Windows network operating systems; familiarity with directory services, network services, and network applications
Expected Duration (hours)
2.0
Lesson Objectives Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Network Infrastructure Physical Design II - Internet Connectivity
Determine an appropriate Internet connectivity method based on a specific set of network design requirements. Select a secure NAT solution for a network. Select an appropriate method for connecting a network to the Internet. Identify the main features of ISA Server and determine a suitable ISA Server configuration that ensures security for a given scenario. Determine an ISA Server configuration that ensures optimum availability and performance in a given scenario. Select an appropriate ISA Server configuration for an enterprise based on specific technical and business requirements. Course Number:
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TestPrep 70-297 Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Overview/Description
Generally taken near the end of a program of certification-orientated study, the 70-297 Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure TestPrep enables the learner to test their knowledge in a simulated certification testing environment. Learners can take TestPrep in two different modes: Study and Certification. Study mode is designed to maximize learning by providing feedback, while Certification mode is designed to mimic a certification exam.
Target Audience
Individuals seeking practice in a simulated testing environment, covering the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam.
Prerequisites
The associated SkillSoft certification content should be completed before attempting the TestPrep. This will maximize the effectiveness of the simulated preparation exam.
Expected Duration (hours)
0.0
Lesson Objectives TestPrep 70-297 Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Creating the Conceptual Design by Gathering and Analyzing Business and Technical Requirements Creating the Logical Design for an Active Directory Infrastructure Creating the Logical Design for a Network Services Infrastructure Creating the Physical Design for an Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Course Number:
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Target AudienceIndividuals who are studying the associated SkillSoft content in preparation for, or to become familiar with, the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam.
PrerequisitesFamiliarity with the exam objectives listed below and skills and competencies being measured in the associated certification exam.
Expected Duration (hours)0.0
Lesson Objectives Mentoring 70-297 Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Planning and Implementing Server Roles and Server Security Creating the Logical Design for an Active Directory Infrastructure Creating the Logical Design for a Network Services Infrastructure Creating the Physical Design for an Active Directory and Network Infrastructure Course Number:
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Exam 70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
This course provides students with the knowledge to create the design of the infrastructure, the network services
infrastructure conceptual and logical design and to design RAS Services for the network infrastructure. The training
also covers the Active Directory physical design and the network infrastructure physical design as well as the
internet connectivity.
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