Windows Server 2008 Networking MCTS 70-642 - Online Course

This series will prepare you for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring exam. This exam is the only requirement to apply for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration certification. This study guide will prepare you to monitor a Windows Server 2008 system, as well as configure IP addressing, name resolution, network access, and file and print services. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master.

This series is for anyone who wants to achieve MCTS 70-642 certification. This online course contains 5 lessons and 3 practice exams and should take approximately 8 hours to complete.

Lesson 1: Configuring IP Addressing and Services (1.0) hour

Configuring IP Addressing and Services teaches you how to explain IPv4 addressing and subnetting, examine IPv6 addressing, explain DHCP functionality, install a DHCP server and configure scopes, examine DHCP options, reservations and exclusions, differentiate static and dynamic routing, describe routing tables, discuss RIP, OSPF and border routing, describe IPSec security features, explain security policies, and create an IPSec policy in a GPO. This course provides an introduction to configuring IP addressing and services. Topics include Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, Configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Configure routing, and Configure IPSec.

Lesson 2: Configuring Name Resolution (1.0) hour

Configuring Name Resolution teaches you how to define DNS, describe the Domain Namespace, compare different types of DNS server deployment, differentiate DNS zone types, illustrate DNS zone creation, discuss DNS resource records, configure DNS resource records, discuss configurable record options, summarize how clients are configured with DNS server list, discuss DNS suffix, and discuss alternate name resolution. This course provides an introduction to the different types of DNS server deployment and how to configure name resolution. Topics include Configure a Domain Name System (DNS) server, Configure DNS zones, Configure DNS records, and Configure name resolution for client computers.

Lesson 3: Configuring Network Access (1.0) hour

Configuring Network Access teaches you how to discuss dial-up networking, explain and configure RRAS, describe VPN, discuss NAT, list the individual components of this new Windows platform, describe LAN, Wireless, and Remote Access authentication methods, explain wireless connection modes, discuss wireless encryption methods, differentiate Windows Firewall and Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, discuss firewall profile options, and describe incoming and outbound traffic filters. This course provides information about configuring the Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure and configuring network access. Topics include Configure remote access, Configure Network Access Protection (NAP), Configure network authentication, Configure wireless access, and Configure firewall settings.

Lesson 4: Configuring File and Print Services (1.0) hour

Configuring File and Print Services teaches you how to discuss and configure file sharing, examine and set file permissions, explain file encryption, describe and configure DFS, explain DFS namespace, discuss DFS replication, configure Shadow Copy Services, list backup types Plan and configure backup schedules, illustrate data restore process, examine and configure disk quotas, discuss options for setting user quotas, identify options for printer sharing, discuss and configure printer permissions and priorities, and describe print queue monitoring. This course provides information about configuring file and print services. Topics include Configure a file server, Configure Distributed File System (DFS), Configure shadow copy services, Configure backup and restore, Manage disk quotas, and Configure and monitor print services.

Lesson 5: Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure (1.0) hour

Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure teaches you how to explain how Windows Update works, discuss the benefits of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), examine the options for configuring WSUS, describe the features of Performance Monitor, explain the System Stability Index, discuss the benefits of using Data Collector Sets, describe the features and functions of the Event Viewer, describe how Custom Views are created, discuss DNS debug logging, explain and configure SNMP, describe the features and operation of Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA), and discuss the operation of Network Monitor. This course provides information about monitoring and managing a network infrastructure. Topics include Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server settings, Capture performance data, Monitor event logs, and Gather network data.

3 Practice Exams

This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the Windows Server 2008 MCTS 70-642 exam. The feedback for each question provides in-depth background on the topic, including why each incorrect option was wrong and what to look for in correct answers.