TCP/IP - Online Course

This series introduces TCP/IP concepts and is designed to help users prepare for the MCSE Exam 70-059. An overview of using TCP/IP with several different operating systems is provided, including a discussion of the OSI reference model, networking, and TCP/IP models. A detailed explanation of the TCP/IP Application layer and how data is processed is also provided, including discussion of data delivery and routing. The installation, configuration, and management of Microsoft TCP/IP, IIS, and other network services is explored, along with printing services and DHCP. NetBIOS name resolution methods are examined, as well as the DNS Server. Advanced topics covered in this series include managing DNS and TCP/IP, file transfer, interactive and printing utilities, Network Monitor, SNMP, Performance Monitor, RAS hardware, PPTP, and various troubleshooting strategies.

This series is for anyone preparing for the MCSE Exam 70-59 or anyone who wants an introduction to TCP/IP concepts. This online course contains 10 lessons and should take approximately 40 hours to complete.

Lesson 1: Introduction to TCP/IP Concepts (3.0) hours

Introduction to TCP/IP Concepts teaches you how to identify relationships between the OSI reference, Microsoft networking, and TCP/IP network models, describe the impact of the Internet and TCP/IP on global communications, convert IP addresses into binary numbers and vice versa, identify processes in the Application layer of the TCP/IP network model, tCP/IP Overview, using TCP/IP and IP Addresses, introduction to Microsoft Networking, the TCP/IP Model, and the TCP/IP Application Layer. This course provides an overview of the use of TCP/IP with several different operating systems. The relationships between the OSI reference, Microsoft networking, and TCP/IP models are discussed. This leads into a detailed explanation of the TCP/IP Application layer and how data is processed. Topics include TCP/IP Overview, Using TCP/IP and IP Addresses, Introduction to Microsoft Networking, The TCP/IP Model, and The TCP/IP Application Layer.

Lesson 2: Data Delivery and Routing (3.0) hours

Data Delivery and Routing teaches you how to identify and describe the elements of a header, explain the processes occurring in the Transport layer, explain the processes occurring in the Internet layer, describe the elements in an IP Datagram, describe and demonstrate the subnetting and supernetting processes, and explain the differences between static and dynamic routing. This course provides an overview of the processes involved in routing and delivering data through the TCP/IP Transport and Internet layers. Topics include The Transport Layer, The Internet Layer, IP Datagrams, What is Subnetting, and What is Routing.

Lesson 3: Microsoft TCP/IP and IIS (3.0) hours

Microsoft TCP/IP and IIS teaches you how to install Microsoft TCP/IP, configure Microsoft TCP/IP to support multiple network adapters, test TCP/IP configuration using ping and ipconfig, install and manage Internet Information Server (IIS), set up and configure HTTP server, FTP services, and Gopher services, and plan, set up, and configure virtual servers and directories. This course provides instruction on the installation, configuration, and management of Microsoft TCP/IP, the Internet Information Server (IIS), and other network services. Topics include Microsoft TCP/IP Services, Testing the TCP/IP Configuration, Internet Information Server, Configuring the HTTP Server (WWW Server), and Advanced WWW, FTP and Gopher.

Lesson 4: Printing Services and DHCP (4.0) hours

Printing Services and DHCP teaches you how to install and use a printer with Windows NT and TCP/IP services, install the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), use, view, and modify active leases, manage leases, multiple DHCP servers, and the DHCP database, configure and manage DHCP in the registry, and install and configure the DHCP Relay Agent. This course provides instruction on the installation, configuration, and management of printing services and the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Topics include Printing with Windows NT, TCP/IP Printing Services, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Leases, Managing Leases and DHCP Servers, and Configuring DHCP.

Lesson 5: Name Resolution and WINS (6.0) hours

Name Resolution and WINS teaches you how to describe and use the NetBIOS name resolution methods, set the order of NetBIOS name resolution, install and configure WINS servers and clients, add WINS servers to WINS Manager and monitor WINS, configure and manage WINS servers, and replicate the WINS Database. This course provides a detailed description of the NetBIOS Name Resolution methods. Additionally, it provides instruction on the installation, configuration, and management of Windows Internet Name Services (WINS) servers and clients. Topics include NetBIOS Name Cache, LMHOSTS, and Broadcast, NetBIOS Name Server, HOSTS, and DNS Server, Order of NetBIOS Name Resolution, Introduction to WINS, Installing WINS Server and Clients, Introduction to WINS Server Manager, Configuring WINS Servers, Managing WINS Servers, and Scavenging and Replicating the WINS Database.

Lesson 6: Introduction to DNS Server (4.0) hours

Introduction to DNS Server teaches you how to describe the Microsoft Browser Services, browse multiple subnets, explain the Microsoft Domain Name System (DNS), demonstrate name resolution with the Browser Services and DNS, and configure the Microsoft DNS Server. This course provides an overview of the Microsoft Browser Services and the Domain Name System (DNS). It shows users how to configure the Microsoft DNS Server and use database files. Topics include The Browsing Process, Browsing Multiple Subnets, Domain Name System, Internet Domain Space, DNS Name Resolution, Configuring Microsoft DNS Server, and Database Files.

Lesson 7: Managing DNS and TCP/IP (5.0) hours

Managing DNS and TCP/IP teaches you how to initialize the DNS Server, configure DNS Server roles, manage the DNS Server and integrate DNS with other name servers, and identify which utility to use to connect to a TCP/IP-based UNIX host. This course shows a user how to manage and operate the Microsoft Domain Name System (DNS) Server and multiple resources. It provides instruction on which utility to use to connect to TCP/IP-based UNIX host for file transfer, interactive, and printing utilities. Topics include Initiating the DNS Server, Configuring DNS Server, Managing Multiple DNS Servers, Operating DNS Server, File Transfer Utilities, and Interactive and Printing Utilities.

Lesson 8: Utilities for Monitoring TCP/IP (4.0) hours

Utilities for Monitoring TCP/IP teaches you how to diagnose and resolve name resolution problems, use Network Monitor to capture and examine network data, identify the appropriate tool or utility to monitor network traffic, and configure the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This course shows an administrator how and when to use the various troubleshooting utilities, Network Monitor, and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Topics include Troubleshooting Utilities, More Troubleshooting Utilities, Network Monitor: Installing, Network Monitor: Capturing Frames, Network Monitor: Capture Filters, Network Monitor: Examining Data, and SNMP.

Lesson 9: Performance Monitor and RAS (4.0) hours

Performance Monitor and RAS teaches you how to identify the appropriate tool to monitor network traffic, identify and use the appropriate Performance Monitor counter for troubleshooting, install the Remote Access Service (RAS) hardware, and configure a RAS server and dial-up networking for use on a TCP/IP network. This course shows an administrator how to use Performance Monitor and how to configure the Remote Access Service (RAS). Topics include Performance Monitor, Using RAS, Dial-up Networking, Using Dial-up Networking, and RAS as a Router and Server.

Lesson 10: PPTP and Troubleshooting (4.0) hours

PPTP and Troubleshooting teaches you how to configure Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), diagnose and resolve IP addressing problems, diagnose and resolve name resolution problems, identify the appropriate tool or utility to monitor network traffic, and plan and select the appropriate services to install when using Microsoft TCP/IP on a Windows NT Server computer. This course shows an administrator how to configure Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), identify and troubleshoot TCP/IP connectivity and service problems, as well as designing a TCP/IP intranetwork. Topics include Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), Identifying a TCP/IP Problem, Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities, TCP/IP Connectivity and Service Problems, TCP/IP Troubleshooting Scenarios, Planning a TCP/IP Intranetwork, and Selecting Services for a TCP/IP Intranetwork.