Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure : Planning and Maintaining MCSE Exam 70-293 Book

Lesson 1. Examining the Network Infrastructure Planning Process.

Introduction to Structured Planning Using Microsoft Solutions Framework. Examining Components of a Master Project Plan. Identifying Key Stakeholders. Managing Project Scope. Controlling Project Scheduling.

Lesson 2. Planning Server Roles.

Selecting an Operating System. Analyzing Server Placement. Identifying System Bottlenecks. Planning Server Capacity and Availability.

Lesson 3. Planning and Optimizing Network Communications.

Selecting Network Protocols. Planning TCP/IP Addressing. Planning a DHCP Solution. Optimizing a DHCP Solution. Selecting Routing and Switching Devices. Selecting a Routing Protocol. Optimizing Network Performance. Planning Internet Connectivity. Planning for Remote Access.

Lesson 4. Planning and Optimizing Name Resolution.

Planning DNS Servers. Planning a DNS Namespace. Planning for DNS Zones. Configuring DNS Zone Replication. Implementing DNS Forwarding. Optimizing DNS. Planning WINS Servers. Planning WINS Replication. Optimizing WINS.

Lesson 5. Planning and Implementing Security.

Planning a Change and Configuration Management Framework for Security. Planning Baseline Server Security. Configuring Server Security. Planning for DNS Security. Securing a DHCP System. Analyzing Security Requirements for Remote Access Users. Selecting Authentication Methods for Remote Access Users. Planning a Public Key Infrastructure. Selecting a Virtual Private Network Solution. Implementing an IPSec Policy. Planning Security for Wireless Networks. Planning for Security Monitoring. Maintaining a Secure Infrastructure.

Lesson 6. Planning Remote Network Administration.

Planning to Use Remote Assistance. Planning for Remote Administration Using Terminal Services.

Lesson 7. Planning Network Monitoring.

Examining DNS Debug and Event Logs. Network Traffic Monitoring. Planning for Security Monitoring.

Lesson 8. Planning Data Protection and Recovery.

Selecting a Backup Strategy. Planning to use Automated System Recovery.

Lesson 9. Troubleshooting Infrastructure Problems.

Troubleshooting DHCP. Diagnosing Name Resolution Problems. Troubleshooting TCP/IP Routing. Resolving NAT Problems. Analyzing IPSec Issues. Troubleshooting Authentication. Troubleshooting Remote Access. Correcting Client Configurations.

Lesson 10. Creating the Master Network Infrastructure Plan.

Creating Planning Documentation. Establishing the Testing Environment. Refining the Network Infrastructure Plan.