M2395

Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE):

Windows Server 2003 M2395 70-282

Course Title: Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution

for the Small and Medium-sized Business

Course Code: M2395
Version: A
Level: 100
Duration: 3 Days

Course Overview

The Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business M2395 instructor-led training course has been designed to provide candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge required to select, deploy, and manage a Microsoft networking solution for small and medium-sized businesses.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the M2395 Microsoft training course are IT professionals who work for and with small- and medium-sized businesses. These professionals include product resellers; service providers; in-house technology experts; self-employed business proprietors who design, deploy, and manage their own network solutions; and owners or employees of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and system builders.

Course Objectives

On successfully completing the M2395 course candidates will be able to:

• Design a networking solution for a small or medium-sized business, based on a given scenario
• Install or upgrade to Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003
• Configure Windows Small Business Server 2003 by completing the tasks on the To-Do List
• Manage messaging and collaboration in Windows Small Business Server 2003
• Manage and monitor Windows Small Business Server 2003
• Install or upgrade to Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
• Configure Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
• Secure a Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition network
• Manage Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
• Expand a Windows Small Business Server 2003 network

Course Prerequisites

Candidates attending the M2395 Microsoft training course should have prior experience and knowledge of: sharing folders, stopping and starting services, working with the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), creating and managing user accounts, assigning permissions and the purpose and some of the implementations of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) services such as Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DCHP) (although candidates will not need to know how to implement these services in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment).

Candidates are also required to have a working knowledge of Active Directory directory service and Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and should have completed the A+ and Net+ Microsoft Certification exams.

Testing and Certification

The M2395 Microsoft training course is the recommended preparation for the 70-282: Designing, Deploying, and Managing a Network Solution for a Small- and Medium-Sized Business exam.

Course Content

Module 1: Designing a Business Network Solution

In this module candidates will learn about the requirements for designing a network solution for a small or medium-sized business.

Lessons:

• Multimedia: Overview of a Windows Small Business Server Network
• Performing a Needs Assessment
• Selecting a Network Solution
• Developing an Implementation Plan

Lab: Practices

• Discussion: Performing a Needs Assessment
• Discussion: Selecting a Windows Network Solution
• Discussion: Developing an Implementation Plan

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the features and functions of a Windows Small Business Server network
• Perform a needs assessment
• Identify and select an appropriate network solution
• Develop an implementation plan

Module 2: Installing and Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003

In this module candidates will learn the necessary knowledge and skills required to install and upgrade to Windows Small Business Server 2003.

Lessons:

• Installing Windows Small Business Server 2003
• Upgrading to Windows Small Business Server 2003
• Securing Windows Small Business Server 2003

Lab: Practices

• Multimedia Practice: Installing Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition
• Securing Windows Small Business Server

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Install Windows Small Business Server 2003
• Upgrade to Windows Small Business Server 2003
• Secure Windows Small Business Server 2003

Module 3: Configuring Small Business Server 2003 by Completing the To-Do List

In this module candidates will learn how to perform the tasks on the To-Do List to complete Windows Small Business Server 2003 Setup.

Lessons:

• Overview of the To-Do List
• Connecting to the Internet
• Configuring Remote Access
• Activating Server and Adding Client Licenses
• Adding a Printer and Configuring a Fax
• Adding Users and Computers

Lab: Practices

• Completing the Connect to the Internet Task
• Configuring Small Business Server for Remote Access
• Adding a Printer and Configuring a Fax
• Completing the Add Users and Computers Task

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the tasks on the To-Do List
• Configure a computer running Windows Small Business Server to connect to the Internet
• Configure a computer running Windows Small Business Server for remote access
• Activate a server and add new client access licenses for each client that accesses Windows Small Business Server 2003
• Add a printer to connect to one or more shared printers, and configure Shared Fax Service to send and receive faxes
• Add users and configure their client computers by using the Add User Wizard

Module 4: Managing Messaging and Collaboration in Small Business Server 2003

In this module candidates will learn how to access internal and external e-mail messages. The module also discusses how to collaborate with other users by using Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services.

Lessons:

• Managing Messaging in Windows Small Business Server 2003
• Configuring Outlook Web Access
• Configuring Windows SharePoint Services

Lab: Practices

• Adding a Public Folder Using Microsoft Outlook 2003
• Accessing Exchange by Using Outlook Web Access
• Configuring and Customising SharePoint Services

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Manage messaging in Windows Small Business Server 2003
• Configure Outlook Web Access (OWA)
• Configure Windows SharePoint Services

Module 5: Managing and Monitoring Windows Small Business Server 2003

In this module candidates will learn how to manage, monitor, and troubleshoot a Windows Small Business Server network.

Lessons:

• Managing Client Computers
• Managing Users and Groups
• Managing Remote Web Workplace
• Configuring Monitoring and Alerts
• Protecting Against Data Loss
• Identifying Troubleshooting Tools

Lab: Practices

• Setting Up a Client Computer and Assigning an Application
• Modifying and Reapplying a User Template
• Managing Remote Web Workplace
• Configuring Monitoring and Alerts
• Configuring Backup
• Troubleshooting Network Problems by Using Network Diagnostics

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Manage client computers
• Manage users and groups
• Manage the Remote Web Workplace
• Configure monitoring and alerts by using the To-Do List
• Protect against data loss
• Identify troubleshooting tools

Module 6: Installing or Upgrading to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

In this module candidates will learn the procedures for installing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, completing the installation process by performing initial configuration tasks, and upgrading from Microsoft Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition.

Lessons:

• Installing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
• Upgrading to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

Lab: Practices

• Multimedia Practice: Installing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Install Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
• Upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

Module 7: Configuring Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

In this module candidates will learn how Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, provides options that can be used to customise the Windows 2003 environment and ensure that the server operates correctly. By understanding the available options and how to configure them, candidates will be able to configure a Windows Server 2003 environment that meets the requirements of an organisation.

Lessons:

• Configuring File and Print Servers
• Promoting a Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition to a Domain Controller
• Creating and Configuring User Accounts, Groups, and Computer Accounts
• Installing and Configuring the POP3 Service and the SMTP Service

Lab: Practices

• Configuring a File Server and a Print Server
• Promoting a Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition to a Domain Controller
• Creating and Configuring User Accounts, Groups, and Computer Accounts
• Installing and Configuring the POP3 Service and the SMTP Service

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure a file server for indexing, and add and share a network printer
• Promote a Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition server to a domain controller
• Create and configure user accounts, groups, and computer accounts
• Identify the role of organisational units
• Install and configure the Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) Service and the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Service

Module 8: Securing a Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition Network

In this module candidates will learn how to secure Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, by configuring and securing the server for Internet access; securing file, folder, and printer objects; and helping secure the server from viruses.

Lessons:

• Configuring Internet Access by Using NAT
• Multimedia: Overview of Remote Access
• Configuring a VPN Connection
• Securing Internet Access
• Multimedia: Overview of IPSec
• Issues to Consider When Securing File, Folder, and Printer Objects
• Providing Virus Protection

Lab: Practices

• Configuring a VPN Connection
• Configuring Basic Firewall by Using Routing and Remote Access Service
• Securing File, Folder, and Printer Objects by Using Permissions

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition for Internet access by using Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Configure a virtual private network (VPN) connection
• Secure Internet access by using various firewall technologies
• Explain important issues to consider when securing file, folder, and printer objects
• Explain how to secure Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition from viruses

Module 9: Managing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

In this module candidates will learn how to manage Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, by delegating administration, managing user environments with GPOs, monitoring server and client computer performance, performing management tasks from a remote location, protecting against data loss, and identifying troubleshooting tools that can assist in resolving potential problems.

Lessons:

• Delegating Administration
• Managing User Environments with Group Policy Objects
• Monitoring Server and Client Computer Performance
• Managing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition from a Remote Location
• Protecting Against Data Loss

Lab: Practices

• Delegating Administration Tasks
• Creating and Configuring Group Policy Objects
• Configuring Performance Monitor
• Remotely Managing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
• Backing up and Restoring Data

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Delegate administration of Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
• Manage client user environments with GPOs
• Monitor server and client computer performance
• Remotely manage Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
• Protect against data loss

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