Program Overview

ITI556 Supporting a Network Infrastructure 1

This subject is designed for support professionals who will be responsible for installing, configuring, managing, and supporting a network infrastructure that utilizes the Microsoft Windows 2003 Server products. The subject delves into domain name systems (DNS), Windows internet naming service (WINS), and DHCP servers, providing a comprehensive understanding of how to design, install, configure, and troubleshoot a Windows 2003 network environment. It covers planning the infrastructure of a network, installing protocols, different name resolution techniques, and automating IP address allocation. Additionally, the subject explores other services such as certificate services, IPSEC protocol, and network security.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is SY/US.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

This subject is offered by the School of Computing and Mathematics.

Enrolment Restrictions

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to students enrolled in the following programs:

• Master of Networking and Systems Administration
• Master of Information Systems Security
• Master of Management (IT) - MMgtInfoTech
• Graduate Certificate in Management (IT) - GradCertMgtInfoTech

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for this subject is ITI500.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Configure the DHCP server service
• Configure the DNS server service
• Configure WINS
• Configure network security protocols
• Resolve NetBIOS names by using WINS
• Configure network security by using public key infrastructure (PKI)
• Configure network security by using internet protocol security (IPSec)
• Configure remote access to a network
• Support remote access to a network
• Configure Windows 2003 as a network router
• Configure internet access for a network
• Configure a web server
• Manage a Windows 2003 network
• Identify and resolve network connectivity problems by using Windows 2003 troubleshooting tools and utilities
• Enable network connectivity between NetWare, Macintosh, and UNIX networks

Syllabus

This subject will cover topics based on the Microsoft MCSE Certificate Curriculum.