This instructor-led course teaches students how to support the various features of Microsoft® Internet Information Server (IIS). Students will learn how to install, configure, and implement all components that comprise IIS. They will also have hands-on experience setting up a Web site.


At Course Completion

At the end of the course, students will be able to: top

List and describe the key features of Microsoft Internet Information Server version 4.0. Install IIS on an Intel-based computer platform running Microsoft Windows NT® Server network operating system version 4.0. Configure IIS using the Internet Service Manager snap-in for Microsoft Management Console and hypertext markup language (HTML)-based administration tools. Explain the major architectural components that comprise IIS. Establish WWW Service, FTP Service, SMTP Service, and NNTP Service. Implement Windows NT Server and IIS security features. Explain and implement Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 3.0 authentication to a Web site running on IIS. Add virtual servers and directories hosted on IIS. Enhance a Web site hosted on IIS with active server pages. Index a Web site with Microsoft Index Server version 2.0. Explain and configure Microsoft Transaction Server. Analyze and manage Web sites with Microsoft Site Server Express. top

Microsoft Certified Professional Exams

This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam(s):

70-087, Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 (when available)


Prerequisites

Successfully complete the following Microsoft Certified Professional exams: top

Exam 70-043, Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
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Exam 70-067, Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Exam 70-053, Internetworking Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT (3.5-3.51)
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Exam 70-059, Internetworking Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 top

Or complete the following courses:

Course 659, Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
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Course 694, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Technical Support Training (self-study)
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Course 922, Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies Course 472, Internetworking Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 3.51
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Course 688, Internetworking Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 top

Or be able to accomplish the following tasks:

Install Windows NT Server Install Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on Windows NT Server, including:
Explain how dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), Windows® Internet Name Service (WINS), and domain name system (DNS) can be used to resolve TCP/IP addresses Obtain and use a TCP/IP address from a service provider
Explain domain structure Assign permissions to user groups top

The course materials, lectures, and lab exercises are in English. To benefit fully from our instruction, students need an understanding of the English language and completion of the prerequisites.

Course Materials and Software

The course CD and lab book are yours to keep.

You will be provided with the following software for use in the classroom:

Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 Microsoft Internet Information Server version 4.0 Microsoft SQL Server™ version 6.5 top

Course Outline

Day 1

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0

Topics:

Defining Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack
Core components of the IIS platform
Key features of IIS top

Skills:

Students will be able to:

List IIS key features and software components. Describe the components of the Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack. Describe the difference in functionality when IIS is installed on different Windows operating systems.

Module 2: Setting Up IIS 4.0

Topics:

Platform and system requirements
Configuring the operating system prior to Internet Information Server installation
Installing IIS 4.0 top

Lab:

Installing Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack components

Skills:

Students will be able to:

Configure Windows NT Server for running IIS. Install IIS. Identify changes to Windows NT Server after installing IIS. Troubleshoot setup issues. top

Module 3: Using IIS Management Tools

Topics:

Microsoft Management Console
Internet Information Server administration tools
Scripting
IIS Metabase

Lab:

Customizing IIS management tools top

Skills:

Students will be able to:

Describe the purpose and features of Management Console. Use the Internet Service Manager snap-in to manage an IIS site. Describe the remote administration features available with IIS. Describe the purpose of the IIS Metabase. Describe the scripting options for IIS. top

Module 4: Understanding IIS Architecture

Topics:

TCP/IP architecture
Server architecture
Administration architecture

Skills:

Students will be able to:

List the Internet protocols supported by Internet Information Server. Describe the path that data takes as it enters and exits IIS. top

Module 5: Implementing Microsoft WWW Service

Topics:

WWW Service
Virtual servers and directories
Types of Web property sheets
Configuring WWW Service

Lab:

Configuring WWW Service top

Skills:

Students will be able to:

List and describe the functions of the property sheets associated with WWW Service. Establish WWW Service using Internet Service Manager.

Module 6: Implementing Microsoft FTP Service

Topics:

FTP Service
Virtual servers and directories
Types of FTP property sheets
Configuring FTP Service top

Lab:

Configuring FTP Service

Skills:

Students will be able to:

Set up virtual servers and directories for use by FTP Service. List and describe the functions of the property sheets associated with FTP Service. Establish FTP Service using Internet Service Manager. top

Day 2

Module 7: Establishing Microsoft SMTP Service

Topics:

SMTP Service features
Managing and configuring SMTP Service
Setting up SMTP Service
SMTP Service property sheets
Security features
Monitoring SMTP Service top

Skills:

Students will be able to:

Describe the features of SMTP Service. Manage and configure SMTP Service. Set up SMTP Service. List and describe the functions of the property sheets associated with SMTP Service. Implement the SMTP security features. Monitor the functioning of SMTP Service. top

Module 8: Establishing Microsoft NNTP Service

Topics:

How NNTP Service works
Managing and configuring NNTP Service
Moderating a newsgroup
Editing and deleting a newsgroup
Restricting access

Lab:

Configuring NNTP Service top

Skills:

Students will be able to:

Describe the features of NNTP Service. Manage and configure NNTP Service. Set up NNTP Service. Moderate and manage newsgroups.

Module 9: Implementing IIS 4.0 Security Features for Your Web Server

Topics:

Windows NT Server security recommendations
Security requirements for Internet servers
Access control with Internet Information Server
Web access control
Securing communication with IIS
How encryption works
Public key cryptography
Digital certificates
How Secure Sockets Layer version 3.0 works
Using SSL with IIS top

Lab:

Restricting access to a Web site

Skills:

Students will be able to:

Optimize Windows NT Server security for use with IIS. Implement the appropriate IIS security features. List and describe the authentication and encryption protocols supported by IIS. Use authentication or encryption to secure a Web site. Add SSL 3.0 support to a Web site hosted on IIS. top

Module 10: Understanding Microsoft Certificate Server

Topics:

Background on certificates and authentication
Data encryption
Digital signatures and digital envelopes
Microsoft Certificate Server usage scenarios
Certificate Server features
Certificate Server architecture
Tools and utilities
Processing certificate requests

Lab:

Using Certificate Server top

Skills:

Students will be able to:

Use digital signatures, digital envelopes, and digital certificates. Choose when and how to use Certificate Server. Configure and manage Certificate Server using the included tools and utilities.

Module 11: Adding Active Server Page Elements

Topics:

Spectrum of Web content formats
Active server page elements
Microsoft Script Debugger top

Lab:

Incorporating active server page elements

Skills:

Students will be able to:

Choose the best content formats for their Web sites. Explain the features and functions of active server pages. Create an active server page. Enhance a Web site with active data objects. top

Day 3

Module 12: Indexing Web Sites

Topics:

Features of Microsoft Index Server 2.0
Installing Index Server
Configuring Index Server
Indexing process
Index Server Manager
Queries
Index Server security features

Lab:

Using Index Server top

Skills:

Students will be able to:

Describe the features of Index Server. Describe the indexing process. Describe the steps in the query process. Describe the function of .idq and .htx files. List the tools available with Index Server and Windows NT Server 4.0 to monitor and manage Index Server. Create an index of an Internet Information Server site. top

Module 13: Understanding Microsoft Transaction Server

Topics:

Microsoft Transaction Server model
Components of a transaction
Features of Transaction Server
Internet Information Server and Transaction Server together
Configuring and managing Transaction Server

Lab:

Transaction Server top

Skills:

Students will be able to:

List the features of Transaction Server. Describe the function Transaction Server plays in transactions over the Internet. Use the Explorer snap-in for Management Console to configure and manage Transaction Server. Troubleshoot common situations with Transaction Server.

Module 14: Analyzing Web Sites Using Microsoft Site Server Express

Topics:

Introduction to Microsoft Site Server Express
Content Analyzer
WebMaps
Creating usage reports top

Lab:

Using Site Server Express

Skills:

Students will be able to:

Create, customize, use, and interpret a WebMap. Manage WebMap links. Examine a Web site through the Site Summary report. Use Quick Search to find broken links and other Web site problems. Generate a log file of Web site usage. Choose a log file format. Import log files into Usage Analyst Express. Generate a report from an imported log file. Select report types and settings. top

Particulars:

Cost: £1075 ( € 1720) excluding VAT
Platform: Windows 2000
Numbers: Maximum of 6 people on each course at F1’s training facilities in London, Bath and Manchester top