Windows Server 2008 – Network Infrastructure & Configuration (Exam 70-642) – Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist

Who is the course for?

This Windows 2008 Server – Network Infrastructure & Configuration (Exam 70-642) - (MCTS) course is aimed at IT professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies.

To get the best from this tuition, you should already have a basic knowledge or working experience of Windows Server 2008; Active Directory; security concepts and methodologies.

What will I study?

Configuring Addressing and Services
Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.
Configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Configure routing.
Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.

Configuring Names Resolution
Configure a Domain Name System (DNS) server.
Configure DNS zones.
Configure DNS records.
Configure DNS replication.
Configure name resolution for client computers.

Configuring Network Access
Configure remote access.
Configure Network Access Protection (NAP).
Configure DirectAccess.
Configure Network Policy Server (NPS).

Configuring File and Print Services
Configure a file server.
Configure Distributed File System (DFS).
Configure backup and restore.
Manage file server resources.
Configure and monitor print services.

Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure
Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server settings.
Configure performance monitoring.
Configure event logs.
Gather network data.

How will the course be delivered?

The courses take place over 10 x 3 hour evening sessions. The emphasis is on practical deployment and configuration. Information will be presented in a lecture format with practical labs, allowing students to gain hands-on experience. We recommend that students undertake additional self-study. We will recommend a course text that we suggest you purchase.

Course Entry Requirements

This course is aimed at IT professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. To get the best from this tuition, you should already have a basic knowledge or working experience of Windows Server 2008; Active Directory; security concepts and methodologies.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

Windows 2008 Server – Network Infrastructure & Configuration (Exam 70-642) – Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist which is assessed through an on-line test. Microsoft often promotes special offers for the exams, such as discounts or free re-sits.

What can I do next?

Successful completion of exam 70-642 will give you ‘Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist’ status, if you also achieve exams 70-640 and 70-646 you gain Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administration.

How much does it cost?

£300 per person.
The 70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure & Configuration exam can be scheduled through Prometric: https://www.prometric.com/en-us/Pages/home.aspx. Microsoft often promotes special offers for the exams, such as discounts or free re-sits.