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Microsoft 70-642: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

Intermediate19 Hours 15 Minutes122 Course Videos60 Test Questions

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Learn to set up and manage Windows Server 2008 networking, including DNS, DHCP, IP routing and NAP, based on the Microsoft 70-642 exam. 19 hours 15 minutes across 122 video lessons.

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Microsoft 70-642: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure is an online course for IT staff who run the network services inside a Windows Server 2008 setup. It follows the Microsoft 70-642 exam and covers DNS, DHCP, IP addressing and routing, and Network Access Protection. The course runs for 19 hours 15 minutes across 122 video lessons, with 60 test questions.

What you will learn

  • How to plan and assign IP addresses on a Windows Server network
  • How to configure routing so traffic reaches the right subnet
  • How to set up and manage DNS so names resolve correctly
  • How to set up and manage DHCP so devices get addresses automatically
  • How to use Network Access Protection (NAP) to check device health before it joins the network
  • How to protect the network from unauthorised access
  • How to find and fix common network infrastructure problems

Topics covered

  • IP addressing
  • Routing
  • Domain Name System (DNS)
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  • Network Access Protection (NAP)
  • Network security measures
  • Troubleshooting network infrastructure

DNS and DHCP sit at the heart of almost every Windows network. If names do not resolve or devices cannot get an address, users cannot log in, reach files or browse. That is why the course gives these services so much time, along with the routing and security that keep traffic flowing safely.

Who this course is for

  • Network administrators who manage Windows Server networks
  • System administrators who look after Windows Server 2008
  • IT managers who need to understand the network services their team runs
  • People working towards a career in network administration

DNS, DHCP and IP routing work in much the same way on later versions of Windows Server, so the core skills in this course carry forward even if your organisation has upgraded. That makes it a solid grounding before you move on to newer Windows Server courses.

Before you start

You should know how to use Windows and have a basic grasp of networking, such as what an IP address and a subnet are. CompTIA Network+ level knowledge is a good base. A practice lab with a Windows Server virtual machine will help you follow along. With 122 lessons, it also helps to plan a steady study routine, such as one topic area a week.

About the 70-642 exam

The 70-642 exam was set by Microsoft to test the skills needed to configure the network infrastructure of Windows Server 2008. It covered IP addressing and routing, DNS, DHCP, Network Access Protection and network troubleshooting. Microsoft has since retired its 70-series exams, so you can no longer book 70-642. Use this course to learn or support Windows Server 2008 networking. For later Windows Server versions, see our 70-410 and 70-411 courses.

Jobs this course supports

  • Network administrator
  • System administrator
  • IT manager

Skill level

Intermediate
Duration

19 Hours 15 Minutes
Videos

122 Course Videos
Questions

60 Test Questions
Exam code

70-642
Certification body

Microsoft
Prerequisites

Basic Windows Server and TCP/IP networking knowledge.
Best for

Network administrators, system administrators, IT managers
Topics covered

IP addressing, routing, DNS, DHCP, Network Access Protection (NAP), network security, troubleshooting network infrastructure
Format

Online video lessons, self-paced
Language

English
Certificate

StemBoss Certificate of Completion

What is inside this course

12 modules and 122 lessons. Here is the full outline.

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Services9 lessons
  1. Introduction
  2. Installing Windows Servers-Part1
  3. Installing Windows Servers-Part2
  4. Installing Windows Servers-Part3
  5. Managing Server Roles And Features-Part1
  6. Managing Server Roles And Features-Part2
  7. Windows Server 2008 Server Care Installations-Part1
  8. Windows Server 2008 Server Care Installations-Part2
  9. Installing And Configuring Windows Services Summary
Module 2: TCP/IP Protocol Suite12 lessons
  1. Overview Of TCP IP-Part1
  2. Overview Of TCP IP-Part2
  3. TCP IP Addressing-Part1
  4. TCP IP Addressing-Part2
  5. Communication Types
  6. Name Resolution-Part1
  7. Name Resolution-Part2
  8. Name Resolution-Part3
  9. Name Resolution-Part4
  10. Dynamic IP Addressing
  11. TCP IP Tools
  12. TCP IP Protocol Suite Summary
Module 3: Configuring IPv4 Addressing6 lessons
  1. Overview Of IPv4 Communication-Part1
  2. Overview Of IPv4 Communication-Part2
  3. Subnetting IPv4 Networks-Part1
  4. Subnetting IPv4 Networks-Part2
  5. Subnetting IPv4 Networks-Part3
  6. Configuring IPv4 Addressing Summary
Module 4: Configuring IP Address Assignment Services9 lessons
  1. Overview Of DHC-Part1
  2. Overview Of DHC-Part2
  3. Configuring DHCP Scopes And Options-Part1
  4. Configuring DHCP Scopes And Options-Part2
  5. Configuring DHCP Scopes And Options-Part3
  6. Managing The DHCP Database
  7. Monitoring And Troubleshooting DHCP-Part1
  8. Monitoring And Troubleshooting DHCP-Part2
  9. Configuring IP Address Assignment Services Summary
Module 5: Configuring IPv6 Addressing6 lessons
  1. Introduction To IPv6-Part1
  2. Introduction To IPv6-Part2
  3. Unicast IPv6 Addresses
  4. Configuring IPv6-Part1
  5. Configuring IPv6-Part2
  6. Configuring IPv6 Addressing Summary
Module 6: Configuring Name Resolution Services10 lessons
  1. Overview Of DNS-Part1
  2. Overview Of DNS-Part2
  3. Configuring The DNS Server Role-Part1
  4. Configuring The DNS Server Role-Part2
  5. Configuring The DNS Server Role-Part3
  6. Configuring The DNS Server Role-Part4
  7. Configuring The DNS Server Role-Part5
  8. Manage And Troubleshooting DNS
  9. Migrating From WIN To DNS
  10. Configuring Name Resolution Services Summary
Module 7: Configuring File and Print Services20 lessons
  1. Introduction To File Services
  2. Controlling Access To File Services-Part1
  3. Controlling Access To File Services-Part2
  4. Controlling Access To File Services-Part3
  5. Storage Management With File Server Resource Manager-Part1
  6. Storage Management With File Server Resource Manager-Part2
  7. Storage Management With File Server Resource Manager-Part3
  8. Storage Management With File Server Resource Manager-Part4
  9. Storage Management With File Server Resource Manager-Part5
  10. Configuring And Managing Distributed File Systems-Part1
  11. Configuring And Managing Distributed File Systems-Part2
  12. Configuring And Managing Distributed File Systems-Part3
  13. Configuring And Managing Distributed File Systems-Part4
  14. Optimizing Access For Branch Offices
  15. Configuring Printing-Part1
  16. Configuring Printing-Part2
  17. Configuring Printing-Part3
  18. Configuring Printing-Part4
  19. Configuring Printing-Part5
  20. Configuring File And Print Service Summary
Module 8: Securing Windows Servers and Network Communications16 lessons
  1. Configuring Server Security Group-Part1
  2. Configuring Server Security Group-Part2
  3. Configuring Server Security Group-Part3
  4. Configuring Server Security Group-Part4
  5. Configuring Server Security Group-Part5
  6. Configuring Server Security Group-Part6
  7. Configuring Server Security Group-Part7
  8. Storage Security-Part1
  9. Storage Security-Part2
  10. Windows Firewall With Advanced Security-Part1
  11. Windows Firewall With Advanced Security-Part2
  12. Configuring And Troubleshooting IP Sec-Part1
  13. Configuring And Troubleshooting IP Sec-Part2
  14. Configuring And Troubleshooting IP Sec-Part3
  15. Configuring And Troubleshooting IP Sec-Part4
  16. SecuringWindows Servers And Network Communications Summary
Module 9: Configuring Routing and Remote Access9 lessons
  1. Remote Access Overview
  2. Configuring Remote Access-Part1
  3. Configuring Remote Access-Part2
  4. Configuring Remote Access-Part3
  5. Configuring Remote Access-Part4
  6. Overview Of Network Routing-Part1
  7. Overview Of Network Routing-Part2
  8. Overview Of Network Routing-Part3
  9. Configuring Routing And Remote Access Summary
Module 10: Configuring Network Policy Services7 lessons
  1. Overview Of Network Policy And Access Services-Part1
  2. Overview Of Network Policy And Access Services-Part2
  3. Understanding Network Policies
  4. Centralizing Authentication And Authorization-Part1
  5. Centralizing Authentication And Authorization-Part2
  6. Centralizing Authentication And Authorization-Part3
  7. Configuring Network Policy Services Summary
Module 11: Configuring Network Access Protection6 lessons
  1. Overview Of Network Access Protection
  2. NAP Architecture
  3. NAP Enforcement
  4. NAP Policies-Part1
  5. NAP Policies-Part2
  6. Configuring NAP Summary
Module 12: Maintaining and Recovering Windows Server12 lessons
  1. Disaster Recovery For Windows Servers-Part1
  2. Disaster Recovery For Windows Servers-Part2
  3. Disaster Recovery For Windows Servers-Part3
  4. Disaster Recovery For Windows Servers-Part4
  5. Disaster Recovery For Windows Servers-Part5
  6. Disaster Recovery For Windows Servers-Part6
  7. Configuring Update Management-Part1
  8. Configuring Update Management-Part2
  9. Configuring Update Management-Part3
  10. Configuring Update Management-Part4
  11. Maintaining And Recovering Windows Server Summary
  12. Conclusion

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Frequently asked questions

Can I still take the Microsoft 70-642 exam?

No. Microsoft has retired its 70-series exams, including 70-642. The course is still useful for learning Windows Server networking.

What is Network Access Protection (NAP)?

NAP is a Windows Server 2008 feature that checks whether a device meets health rules, such as being up to date, before it is allowed full network access. The course shows how to set it up.

Does this course cover DNS and DHCP?

Yes. Configuring and managing DNS and DHCP are two of the main topics in the course.

Is this course still useful on newer Windows Server versions?

Yes. DNS, DHCP and IP routing work in much the same way on later versions, so the core skills carry forward.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.

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