M2282
Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network and Active Directory Infrastructure
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE):
Windows Server 2003 M2282 70-297
Course Title: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Network and Active Directory Infrastructure
Course Code: M2282
Version: A
Level: 100
Duration: 5 Days
Course Overview
The Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment M2282 instructor-led training course has been designed to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to design a Microsoft Active Directory directory service and network infrastructure for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment. The course is intended for systems engineers who are responsible for designing directory service and/or network infrastructures.Target Audience
Candidates who should consider attending the M2282 Microsoft training course are individuals who are employed as or seeking employment as a systems engineer in a Windows Server 2003-based environment.Course Objectives
On successfully completing the M2282 course candidates will be able to:- Describe the process of designing an Active Directory infrastructure and a network infrastructure that supports Active Directory
- Design a forest and domain infrastructure that meets the needs of an organisation
- Design a site infrastructure that meets the needs of an organisation
- Design a Group Policy structure that meets the needs of an organisation
- Design an administrative structure that meets the needs of an organisation
- Design a physical network structure that supports Active Directory and meets the needs of an organisation
- Design a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) structure that supports Active Directory and meets the needs of an organisation
- Create a design for network connectivity that supports Active Directory and meets the needs of an organisation
- Design a name resolution strategy that supports Active Directory and meets the needs of an organisation
- Design a network access infrastructure that supports Active Directory and meets the needs of an organisation
Course Prerequisites
Candidates attending the M2282 Microsoft training course should have previously attended and completed both courses M2278: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure and M2279: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure, or possess the equivalent experience and knowledge.Testing and Certification
The M2282 Microsoft training course is the recommended preparation for the 70-297: Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure exam.Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Designing an Active Directory and Network InfrastructureIn this module candidates will learn about general design principles and the process of designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory infrastructure.
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Explain basic design principles
- Describe the process of and the tasks involved in designing an Active Directory infrastructure
Module 2: Designing a Forest and Domain Infrastructure
In this module candidates will learn about the first major design decisions when creating an Active Directory and network infrastructure, the Active Directory logical structure and the design of forests and domains. Key elements of the forest and domain design are naming and, in the case of a multiple-forest design, trusts. These decisions must take into account any existing structure and provide a migration solution from the existing structure to the new design.
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Gather and analyse the information needed to design a forest and domain infrastructure
- Create a logical forest design
- Create a domain design
- Design a DNS namespace strategy for forests and domains
- Create a trust strategy for forests
- Determine a migration plan for the existing infrastructure
- Design a schema management policy
Module 3: Designing a Site Infrastructure
In this module candidates will learn how to design a site topology to organise the Windows Server 2003 network in an organisation and optimise the exchange of data and directory information.
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Determine the information needed to design a site infrastructure
- Create a site design
- Modify the site design for replication
- Determine the placement of domain controllers in the site design
- Determine the placement of global catalogue servers in the site design
- Determine the placement of single operations masters in the site design
Module 4: Designing the Administrative Structure
In this module candidates will learn how to design an administrative structure to delegate authority and simplify administrative overhead and design an organisational unit structure in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Determine the information needed to design an administrative structure
- Design a network administration model
- Design an organisational unit structure
- Design an account strategy
Module 5: Designing for Group Policy
In this module candidates will learn how to gather and analyse business requirements and other data and then use that data to design a Group Policy structure and integrate the structure into an organisational unit design. The module describes the role of Group Policy in the Active Directory infrastructure and factors in choosing particular implementations, such as security, software deployment, and administrative requirements. The module also covers why and how to design a change management structure.
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Determine the information needed to design for Group Policy
- Design a Group Policy structure
- Create an organisation unit (OU) structure for Group Policy
- Create a Group Policy management design
Module 6: Designing the Physical Network
In this module candidates will learn how to gather business requirements and other data and then analyse and use that data to design the physical network. The module explains how to design a connectivity infrastructure, with considerations for intrasite and intersite connectivity, router placement, connection types, virtual private networks (VPNs) and also describes how to design a domain controller structure and how to use the Active Directory Sizer tool.
Additionally, the module covers why and how to design a change management structure for networking, including monitoring. And finally, the candidates will create a physical network according to a scenario.
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Explain the preparation necessary to design a network infrastructure
- Create an IP addressing scheme
- Design a DHCP infrastructure
- Design a change management structure for networking
Module 7: Designing for Network Connectivity
In this module candidates will learn how to design networking services for connectivity and protocol requirements for organisations. The module also describes networking solutions that establish a network foundation, provide access to public networks, and support network-based applications and authentication methods.
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Determine the information needed to design for network connectivity
- Evaluate connection types
- Design a connectivity infrastructure
- Create a design for Internet connectivity
Module 8: Designing a Name Resolution Strategy
In this module candidates will learn about the relationship between Active Directory and DNS domain names, Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), and other name-resolution strategies.
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Determine the information needed to design a name-resolution strategy
- Design a strategy for interoperability with Active Directory, BIND, WINS, and DHCP
- Design a WINS replication strategy
- Design a name resolution strategy for clients
Module 9: Designing the Network Access Infrastructure
In this module candidates will learn how to design a network access infrastructure by gathering relevant data, and then analysing and using that data to design for network access security, remote access, and wireless access. The module includes strategies for authentication, administration, access monitoring, interoperability, and user education.
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Gather data for network access design
- Design network access security
- Choose remote access methods
- Design a remote access infrastructure
- Design a wireless access infrastructure
