MCSE Training Kit: Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration

Official Microsoft study guide for the skills you need on the job—and on the exam.Learn how to deliver secure and reliable networking services to your organization—and prepare for the Microsoft® Certified Professional (MCP) exam—with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through the lessons and hands-on labs to learn how to install, manage, and troubleshoot the network protocols and services in the Windows® 2000 operating system. As you gain practical experience with these essential system support tasks, you’re also preparing for MCP Exam 70-216—a core requirement on the new MCSE track for Windows 2000.HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:• Planning the infrastructure for your Windows 2000–based network• Installing and configuring TCP/IP for cross-platform and Internet connectivity • Using Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) and Domain Name System (DNS) to resolve host names on local networks and the Internet• Deploying Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to automate and centrally manage address configuration• Providing your clients with Remote Access Services (RAS), including dial-up connectivity and virtual private networks• Sharing a single Internet connection on a small network with Network Address Translation• Helping secure network communications with certificates, Internet Protocol Security (IPSec), authentication, and encryption