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MCTS Windows Server® 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration: Study Guide

Name: MCTS Windows Server® 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration: Study Guide
ISBN: 9780470261699

by William Panek, Tylor Wentworth, James Chellis

July 2008

Intermediate to advanced

600 pages

15h 11m

English

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Copyright
Dear Reader,
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
The Microsoft Certified Professional ProgramHow Do You Become Certified on Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure?MCTS Exam RequirementsThe Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring ExamTypes of Exam QuestionsMultiple-Choice QuestionsSelect-and-Place QuestionsSimulationsCase StudiesTips for Taking the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring ExamExam RegistrationIs This Book for You?What's in the Book?What's on the CD?Hardware and Software RequirementsContacts and Resources
Assessment Test
Answers to Assessment Test
1. Understanding Windows Server 2008 Networking
1.1. Understanding the OSI Model1.1.1. Protocol Stacks1.1.1.1. The Physical Layer1.1.1.2. The Data-Link Layer1.1.1.3. The Network Layer1.1.1.4. The Transport Layer1.1.1.5. The Session Layer1.1.1.6. The Presentation Layer1.1.1.7. The Application Layer1.1.2. Communication Between Stacks1.2. How Microsoft's Network Components Work with the OSI Model1.2.1. Device Drivers and the OSI Model1.2.2. Network Protocol Basics1.2.2.1. How Protocols Work1.2.2.2. Network Packets1.2.2.3. Protocols and Binding1.2.2.4. Determining Connections1.2.2.4.1. Connectionless Protocols1.2.2.4.2. Connection-Oriented Protocols1.2.2.5. Network Protocols and Windows Server 20081.2.2.5.1. Network Protocols No Longer Supported in Windows Server 20081.2.2.5.2. TCP/IP Preferred for Windows Server 20081.2.2.6. Understanding TCP/IP1.3. About Windows Network Models1.3.1. Windows Peer-to-Peer Network1.3.1.1. New Features of Windows Peer-to-Peer Network1.3.1.2. Windows Peer-to-Peer Network Scenario1.3.2. Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Network1.4. Summary1.5. Exam Essentials1.6. Review Questions1.7. Answers to Review Questions
2. TCP/IP
2.1. Understanding TCP/IP2.1.1. Details of the TCP/IP Model2.1.2. How TCP/IP Layers Communicate2.1.3. Understanding Port Numbers2.2. Understanding IP Addressing2.2.1. The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme2.2.1.1. IP Address Structure2.2.2. Understanding Network Classes2.2.2.1. Class A Networks2.2.2.2. Class B Networks2.2.2.3. Class C Networks2.3. Subnetting a Network2.3.1. Implementing Subnetting2.3.1.1. How to Determine Your Subnetting Requirements2.3.1.2. How to Implement Subnetting2.3.1.3. How to Use Subnet Masks2.3.1.4. How to Calculate the Number of Subnets2.3.2. An Easier Way to Apply Subnetting2.3.2.1. Subnet Mask Exercise 1: Class C, 10 Hosts per Subnet2.3.2.2. Subnet Mask Exercise 2: Class C, 20 Hosts per Subnet2.3.2.3. Subnet Mask Exercise 3: Class C, 5 Subnets2.3.2.4. Subnet Mask Exercise 4: Class B, 1,500 Hosts per Subnet2.3.2.5. Subnet Mask Exercise 5: Class B, 3,500 Hosts per Subnet2.3.3. Applying Subnetting the Traditional Way2.3.3.1. Subnetting Class C2.3.3.1.1. Determining the Subnet Numbers for a Class C Subnet2.3.3.1.2. Calculating Values for an Eight-Subnet Class C Network2.3.3.2. Subnetting Class B2.3.3.3. Subnetting Class A2.3.4. Working with Classless Inter-Domain Routing2.3.4.1. Quickly Identifying Subnet Characteristics Using CIDR2.3.4.1.1. Identifying Class C Subnet Characteristics2.3.4.1.2. Identifying Class B Subnet Characteristics2.3.4.1.3. Identifying Class A Subnet Characteristics2.3.4.2. Determining Quantities of Subnets and Hosts2.4. Understanding IPv62.4.1. IPv6 History and Need2.4.2. IPv6 New and Improved Concepts2.4.3. IPv6 Addressing Concepts2.4.3.1. IPv6 Address Format2.4.3.1.1. IPv6 Address Shortcuts2.4.3.1.2. IPv6 Address Assignment2.4.3.2. IPv6 Address Types2.4.4. IPv6 Integration/Migration2.4.4.1. IPv6 Dual Stack2.4.4.2. IPv6 Tunneling2.4.4.3. Information Commands Useful with IPv62.5. Configuring IPsec2.5.1. IPsec Fundamentals2.5.1.1. IPsec and Windows Server 20082.5.1.2. Security Policies2.5.2. IPsec Authentication2.6. Summary2.7. Exam Essentials2.8. Review Questions2.9. Answers to Review Questions
3. Domain Name System (DNS)
3.1. Introducing DNS3.1.1. Understanding Servers, Clients, and Resolvers3.1.2. Understanding the DNS Process3.1.2.1. DDNS and NDDNS3.1.2.2. How Dynamic DNS Populates the DNS Database3.1.2.3. DNS Queries3.1.2.3.1. Iterative Queries3.1.2.3.2. Recursive Queries3.1.2.3.3. Inverse Queries3.1.2.3.4. Caching and Time to Live3.1.2.4. DNS Aging and Scavenging3.1.2.5. DNS Forwarding3.2. Introducing DNS Database Zones3.2.1. Understanding Primary Zones3.2.1.1. Local Database3.2.2. Understanding Secondary Zones3.2.3. Understanding Active Directory–Integrated DNS3.2.3.1. Disadvantages of Active Directory–Integrated DNS3.2.3.2. Advantages of Active Directory–Integrated DNS3.2.4. Understanding Stub Zones3.2.5. Understanding Zone Transfers and Replication3.2.5.1. Understanding How DNS Notify Works3.2.5.2. Configuring Stub Zone Transfers with Zone Replication Scope3.3. New Functionality in Windows Server 2008 DNS3.3.1. Background Zone Loading3.3.2. Support for IPv6 Addresses3.3.3. Support for Read-Only Domain Controllers3.3.4. GlobalName Zones3.3.5. Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V3.3.6. Server Core Installation3.4. Introducing DNS Record Types3.4.1. Start of Authority Records3.4.2. Name Server Records3.4.3. Host Records3.4.4. Alias Records3.4.5. Pointer Records3.4.6. Mail Exchanger Records3.4.7. Service Records3.5. Configuring DNS3.5.1. Installing DNS3.5.2. Load Balancing with Round Robin3.5.3. Configuring a Caching-Only Server3.5.4. Setting Zone Properties3.5.4.1. General Tab3.5.4.2. Start Of Authority (SOA) Tab3.5.4.3. Name Servers Tab3.5.4.4. WINS Tab3.5.4.5. Zone Transfers Tab3.5.5. Configuring Zones for Dynamic Updates3.5.6. Delegating Zones for DNS3.5.7. Manually Creating DNS Records3.5.8. Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution3.6. Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS3.6.1. Monitoring DNS with the DNS Snap-In3.6.2. Troubleshooting DNS3.6.2.1. Using nslookup3.6.2.1.1. Using nslookup on the Command Line3.6.2.1.2. Using nslookup in Interactive Mode3.6.2.1.3. nslookup Responses and Error Messages3.6.2.2. Using dnslint3.6.2.3. Using ipconfig3.6.2.4. Using the DNS Log File3.7. Summary3.8. Exam Essentials3.9. Review Questions3.10. Answers to Review Questions
4. Managing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
4.1. Overview of DHCP4.1.1. Introducing the DORA Process4.1.2. Advantages and Disadvantages of DHCP4.1.2.1. Advantages of DHCP4.1.2.2. Disadvantages of DHCP4.1.3. The DHCP Lease Process4.1.3.1. Step 1: DHCP Discovery4.1.3.2. Step 2: DHCP Lease Offer4.1.3.3. Step 3: DHCP Lease Selection4.1.3.4. Step 4: DHCP Lease Acknowledgment4.1.3.5. DHCP Lease Renewal4.1.3.6. DHCP Lease Release4.1.4. ipconfig Lease Options4.1.5. Understanding Scope Details4.1.5.1. Scope4.1.5.2. Superscope4.1.5.3. Exclusions and Reservations4.1.5.4. Address Pool4.1.5.5. DHCP Relay Agent4.2. Installing and Authorizing DHCP4.2.1. Installing DHCP4.2.2. Introducing the DHCP Snap-In4.2.3. Authorizing DHCP for Active Directory4.3. Creating and Managing DHCP Scopes4.3.1. Creating a New Scope in IPv44.3.1.1. Setting the Screen Name4.3.1.2. Defining the IP Address Range4.3.1.3. Adding Exclusions4.3.1.4. Setting a Lease Duration4.3.1.5. Configuring Basic DHCP Options4.3.1.5.1. Configuring a Router4.3.1.5.2. Providing DNS Settings4.3.1.5.3. Providing WINS Settings4.3.1.5.4. Activating the Scope4.3.2. Creating a New Scope in IPv64.3.2.1. Setting the Screen Name4.3.2.2. Scope Prefix4.3.2.3. Adding Exclusions4.3.2.4. Setting a Lease Duration4.3.2.5. Activating the Scope4.3.3. Changing Scope Properties (IPv4 and IPv6)4.3.4. Changing Server Properties4.3.4.1. IPv4 Server Properties4.3.4.2. IPv6 Server Properties4.3.5. Managing Reservations and Exclusions4.3.5.1. Adding and Removing Exclusions4.3.5.1.1. Adding an Exclusion Range4.3.5.1.2. Removing an Exclusion Range4.3.5.2. Adding and Removing Reservations4.3.5.2.1. Adding a Reservation4.3.5.2.2. Removing a Reservation4.3.6. Setting Scope Options for IPv44.3.6.1. Understanding Option Assignment4.3.6.1.1. Predefined Options4.3.6.1.2. Server Options4.3.6.1.3. Scope Options4.3.6.1.4. Class Options4.3.6.1.5. Client Options4.3.6.2. Assigning Options4.3.6.2.1. Creating and Assigning a New Option4.3.6.2.2. Configuring the DHCP Server for Classes4.3.6.2.3. About the Default Routing and Remote Access Predefined User Class4.3.7. Activating and Deactivating Scopes4.3.8. Creating a Superscope for IPv44.3.8.1. Creating a Superscope4.3.8.2. Deleting a Superscope4.3.8.3. Adding a Scope to a Superscope4.3.8.4. Removing a Scope from a Superscope4.3.8.5. Activating and Deactivating Superscopes4.3.9. Creating IPv4 Multicast Scopes4.3.9.1. Understanding the Multicast Address Dynamic Client Allocation Protocol4.3.9.2. Building Multicast Scopes4.3.9.3. Setting Multicast Scope Properties4.3.10. Integrating Dynamic DNS and IPv4 DHCP4.3.11. Using Multiple DHCP Servers4.3.12. Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V4.3.13. Server Core Installation4.4. Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP4.4.1. Monitoring DHCP Leases4.4.2. Logging DHCP Activity4.4.2.1. DHCP Server Log File Format4.4.2.2. Common DHCP Server Log Event Codes4.4.2.3. Examining DHCP Activity in the Event Viewer4.4.3. Working with the DHCP Database Files4.4.3.1. Removing the Database Files4.4.3.2. Changing the Database Backup Interval4.4.3.3. Moving the DHCP Database Files4.4.4. Reconciling IPv4 DHCP Scopes4.4.4.1. Reconciling a Single Scope4.4.4.2. Reconciling All Scopes4.4.5. Recovering a Broken DHCP Server4.4.6. Correcting Client Problems4.5. Summary4.6. Exam Essentials4.7. Review Questions4.8. Answers to Review Questions

5. Managing Routing and Remote Access
5.1. Understanding Routing5.1.1. What Routing Does5.1.2. How Routing Works5.1.2.1. Routing Tables5.1.2.2. Static Routing5.1.2.3. Dynamic Routing5.1.2.3.1. The Routing Information Protocol5.1.2.3.2. The Open Shortest Path First Protocol5.1.2.4. Border Routing5.1.2.5. Multicast Routing5.1.3. Routing in Windows Server 20085.2. Installing RRAS5.3. Configuring IP Routing5.3.1. Creating and Managing Interfaces5.3.1.1. Managing LAN Interfaces5.3.1.2. Setting Up Demand-Dial Interfaces5.3.1.2.1. Naming the Interface5.3.1.2.2. Choosing a Connection Type5.3.1.2.3. Determining Who to Call5.3.1.2.4. Setting Routing and Security Options5.3.1.2.5. Setting Dial-in Credentials5.3.1.2.6. Setting Dial-out Credentials5.3.1.3. Creating and Removing RIP Interfaces5.3.1.4. Setting RIP Interface Properties5.3.1.4.1. The General Tab5.3.1.4.2. The Security Tab5.3.1.4.3. The Neighbors Tab5.3.1.4.4. The Advanced Tab5.3.2. Setting IP Routing Properties5.3.2.1. The Logging Tab5.3.2.2. The Preference Levels Tab5.3.3. Managing Routing Protocols5.3.3.1. Installing RIP5.3.3.2. Setting RIP Properties5.3.3.2.1. The General Tab5.3.3.2.2. The Security Tab5.3.4. Managing Static Routes5.3.4.1. Using route add to Create a Static Route5.3.4.2. Using RRAS to Create a Static Route5.4. Configuring TCP/IP Packet Filters5.5. Configuring VPN Packet Filters5.5.1. PPTP Packet Filters5.5.2. L2TP Packet Filters5.6. Managing IP Routing5.6.1. Using the route print Command5.6.2. Troubleshooting IP Routing5.6.3. Troubleshooting Example5.7. Summary5.8. Exam Essentials5.9. Review Questions5.10. Answers to Review Questions
6. Managing Remote Access Services
6.1. Overview of Dial-Up Networking (DUN)6.1.1. What DUN Does6.1.2. How DUN Works6.1.2.1. The DUN Infrastructure6.1.2.1.1. Plain Old Telephone Service6.1.2.1.2. Integrated Services Digital Network6.1.2.1.3. Other Connection Methods6.1.2.2. Connecting with PPP6.1.2.3. The Relationship Between PPP and Network Protocols6.1.2.4. Understanding the Benefits of Multilink6.2. Overview of Virtual Private Networks6.2.1. What VPNs Do6.2.2. VPNs and Windows Server 20086.2.3. How VPNs Work6.2.3.1. An Encapsulation Primer6.2.3.2. PPTP Tunneling6.2.3.3. L2TP/IPSec Tunneling6.3. Configuring Your Remote Access Server6.3.1. Configuring PPP Options6.3.1.1. Configuring IP-Based Connections6.4. Installing a VPN6.4.1. How VPN Works6.4.2. Enabling RRAS as a VPN6.5. Configuring a VPN6.5.1. Configuring VPN Ports6.5.2. Troubleshooting VPNs6.6. Managing Your Remote Access Server6.6.1. Managing Remote Users with a RADIUS Server6.6.2. Monitoring Overall Activity6.6.3. Controlling Remote Access Logging6.6.3.1. Setting Server Logging Properties6.6.3.2. Setting Log File Properties6.6.4. Reviewing the Remote Access Event Log6.6.5. Monitoring Ports and Port Activity6.7. Integrating RRAS with DHCP6.7.1. Installing the DHCP Relay Agent6.7.2. Configuring the DHCP Relay Agent6.7.2.1. Setting DHCP Relay Agent Properties6.7.2.2. Assigning the Relay Agent to Specific Interfaces6.7.2.3. Setting Interface Properties6.8. Configuring a RAS or VPN Client6.8.1. The General Tab6.8.2. The Options Tab6.8.2.1. Dialing Options6.8.2.2. Redialing Options6.8.3. The Security Tab6.8.3.1. Security Options6.8.3.1.1. Typical (Recommended Settings)6.8.3.1.2. Advanced (Custom Settings)6.8.4. The Networking Tab6.8.5. The Advanced Tab6.8.6. Creating a VPN Connection on a Windows XP Client6.9. Introduction to Authentication Protocols6.10. Overview of Wireless Access6.10.1. Configuring Wireless Access6.10.2. Internet Connection Sharing6.11. Summary6.12. Exam Essentials6.13. Review Questions6.14. Answers to Review Questions
7. Managing Security for Remote Access Services
7.1. Remote Access Security7.1.1. User Authentication7.1.2. Connection Security7.1.3. Access Control7.2. Configuring User Access7.2.1. Setting Up User Profiles7.2.2. Using Network Access Policies7.2.2.1. Network Policy Attributes7.2.2.2. Creating a Network Access Policy7.2.3. Using Remote Access Profiles7.2.3.1. The Constraints Tab7.2.3.2. Authentication Link7.2.3.3. Settings Tab7.2.4. Setting Up a VPN Network Access Policy7.2.4.1. Granting and Denying Per-User Access7.2.4.2. Creating a Network Access Policy for VPNs7.2.4.3. Connection Manager7.3. Configuring Security7.3.1. Controlling Server Security7.3.1.1. RADIUS Authentication Settings7.3.1.2. Windows Authentication Settings7.3.2. Configuring Network Access Protection7.3.3. Configuring Firewall Options7.4. Troubleshooting Techniques7.5. Summary7.6. Exam Essentials7.7. Review Questions7.8. Answers to Review Questions
8. Managing File and Print Services
8.1. Understanding File Servers8.2. Configuring File Servers8.2.1. Sharing Folders8.2.2. Making Active Directory Objects Available to Users8.2.3. Configuring Offline Folders8.2.4. Understanding Permissions8.2.4.1. Understanding NTFS8.2.4.2. Understanding Shared Permissions8.2.4.3. How NTFS Security and Shared Permissions Work Together8.3. Configuring Disk Quotas8.4. Configuring Distributed File System (DFS)8.4.1. Advantages of DFS8.4.2. Types of DFS8.4.3. Using the DFS Management Console8.5. Understanding Printing8.5.1. Creating and Publishing Printers8.5.2. Configuring Printers8.5.3. Migrating Print Servers8.6. Summary8.7. Exam Essentials8.8. Review Questions8.9. Answers to Review Questions
9. Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure
9.1. Configuring Windows Server Update Services9.1.1. Windows Update9.1.2. Windows Automatic Updates9.1.3. Using Windows Server Update Services9.1.3.1. Advantages of Using WSUS9.1.3.2. WSUS Server Requirements9.1.3.3. Installing the WSUS Server9.1.3.4. Configuring a WSUS Server9.1.3.4.1. Setting WSUS Server Synchronization9.1.3.4.2. Test and Approving Updates9.1.3.4.3. Viewing the Synchronization Log9.1.3.4.4. Configuring a Disconnected Network9.1.3.5. WSUS Client Requirements9.1.3.6. Configuring the WSUS Clients9.1.3.6.1. Configuring a Client in a Non–Active Directory Network9.1.3.6.2. Configuring a Client in an Active Directory Network9.2. Overview of Windows Server 2008 Performance Monitoring9.3. Using Windows Server 2008 Performance Tools9.3.1. Introducing the Reliability and Performance Monitor9.3.1.1. Deciding What to Monitor9.3.1.2. Viewing Performance Information9.3.1.3. Managing Performance Monitor Properties9.3.1.4. Saving and Analyzing Data with Performance Logs and Alerts9.3.2. Using Other Performance Monitoring Tools9.3.2.1. The Network Monitor9.3.2.2. The Task Manager9.3.2.3. The Event Viewer9.3.2.4. Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer9.3.2.5. Using the GUI Version of MBSA9.3.2.6. Using the MBSA Command-Line Utility mbsacli.exe9.3.2.7. Simple Network Management Protocol9.4. Backup and Recovery9.4.1. Overview of the Windows Server 2008 Backup Utility9.4.1.1. Backup Types9.4.1.2. Scheduling Backups9.4.1.3. Restoring Data9.4.2. Backing Up Active Directory9.4.3. Restoring Data9.5. Understanding Shadow Copies9.6. Summary9.7. Exam Essentials9.8. Review Questions9.9. Answers to Review Questions
A. About the Companion CD
A.1. What You'll Find on the CDA.1.1. Sybex Test EngineA.1.2. PDF of the BookA.1.3. Adobe ReaderA.1.4. Electronic FlashcardsA.2. System RequirementsA.3. Using the CDA.4. TroubleshootingA.4.1. Customer Care
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