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Course details
Fee £1,545
Days 5
Code 2823

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Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

The Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network training course is available at our Cardiff training centre in Wales, which is also within easy reach of Newport, Bristol and South Wales

Overview

This five-day instructor-led course addresses the MCSA and MCSE skills path for IT Pro security practitioners, specifically addressing the training needs of those preparing for the 70-299 certification exam. The primary product focus is on Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 based infrastructure solutions but will include some client focused content where appropriate. This learning product is to provide functional skills in planning and implementing infrastructure security. This course is part of the Security Portfolio and will act as the primary entry point for IT Professionals at the implementation level. Course 2810 will provide an entry point for students to broaden their awareness of security issues. Students will be encouraged to enhance their security design skills by attending Course 2830.

Examination information

  • This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam: Exam 70-299: Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Completed Course 2810 or equivalent knowledge.
  • Experience implementing a Windows® 2000 or Windows Server 2003 Active Directory® environment. Experience with organizational resources such as Web, FTP and Exchange servers, (not expected to have detailed knowledge) shared resources and network services such as DHCP, DNS and WINS also helpful.

Course outline

Module 1: Planning and Configuring an Authorisation and Authentication Strategy

  • Groups and Basic Group Strategy in Windows Server 2003
  • Creating Trusts in Windows Server 2003
  • Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining an Authorization Strategy Using Groups
  • Components of an Authentication Model
  • Planning and Implementing an Authentication Strategy

Module 2: Installing, Configuring, and Managing Certification Authorities

  • Introduction to PKI and Certification Authorities
  • Installing a Certification Authority
  • Managing a Certification Authority
  • Backing Up and Restoring a Certification Authority

Module 3: Configuring, Deploying, and Managing Certificates

  • Configuring Certificate Templates
  • Deploying and Revoking User and Computer Certificates
  • Managing Certificates

Module 4: Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting Smart Card Certificates

  • Introduction to Multifactor Authentication
  • Planning and Implementing a Smart Card Infrastructure
  • Managing and Troubleshooting a Smart Card Infrastructure

Module 5: Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting Encrypting File System

  • Introduction to EFS
  • Implementing EFS in a Standalone Microsoft Windows XP Environment
  • Planning and Implementing EFS in a Domain Environment with a PKI
  • Implementing EFS File Sharing
  • Troubleshooting EFS

Module 6: Planning, Configuring, and Deploying a Secure Member Server Baseline

  • Overview of a Member Server Baseline
  • Planning a Secure Member Server Baseline
  • Configuring Additional Security Settings
  • Deploying Security Templates

Module 7: Planning, Configuring, and Implementing Secure Baselines for Server Roles

  • Planning and Configuring a Secure Baseline for Domain Controllers
  • Planning and Configuring a Secure Baseline for DNS Servers
  • Planning and Configuring a Secure Baseline for Infrastructure Servers
  • Planning a Secure Baseline for File and Print Servers
  • Planning and Configuring a Secure Baseline for IIS Servers

Module 8: Planning, Configuring, Implementing, and Deploying a Secure Client Computer Baseline

  • Planning and Implementing a Secure Client Computer Baseline
  • Configuring and Deploying a Client Computer Baseline
  • Planning and Implementing a Software Restriction Policy
  • Implementing Security for Mobile Clients

Module 9: Planning and Implementing Software Update Services

  • Introduction to Software Update Services and Update Management
  • Planning an Update Management Strategy
  • Implementing an SUS Infrastructure

Module 10: Planning, Deploying, and Troubleshooting Data Transmission Security

  • Secure Data Transmission Methods
  • Introducing IPSec
  • Planning Data Transmission Security
  • Implementing Secure Data Transmission Methods
  • Troubleshooting IPSec Communications

Module 11: Planning and Implementing Security for Wireless Networks

  • Introduction to Securing Wireless Networks
  • Implementing 802.1x Authentication
  • Planning a Secure WLAN Strategy
  • Implementing a Secure WLAN
  • Troubleshooting Wireless Networks

Module 12: Planning and Implementing Perimeter Security with Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000

  • Introduction to Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000
  • Installing ISA Server 2000
  • Securing a Perimeter Network with ISA Server 2000
  • Publishing Servers on a Perimeter Network
  • Securing ISA Server Computers

Module 13: Securing Remote Access

  • Introduction to Remote Access Technologies and Vulnerabilities
  • Planning a Remote Access Strategy
  • Deploying Network Access Quarantine Control Components