A comprehensive guide for both classroom learning and self-paced learning, this lab manual provides step-by-step lab scenarios that will assist anyone studying for MCSE exam 70-216.

Practice the Skills You'll Need on the Job!

Perfect for both classroom and self-paced learningLabs that challenge you to solve problems based on realistic case studies Step-by-step scenarios that require you to think critically Post-lab observation questions that measure your understanding of lab results and key term quizzes that help build your vocabulary Back-of-book solutions that explain not only what happened, but why

In this lab manual, you'll practice: Improving network performance Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the Domain Naming System (DNS) Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Setting up and managing remote access Configuring and troubleshooting network protocols Enabling and configuring IPSec Installing and configuring the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) Installing and troubleshooting IP Routing Configuring Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on a client computer Creating and issuing certificates in Windows 2000

This lab manual reinforces MCSE certification objectives, prepares students to work in the real world by applying networking concepts to solve real PC hardware and software problems, and provides teachers with a way to assess student knowledge and reinforce learned concepts. Labs challenge students to solve problems based on realistic case studies, while clear, measurable lab objectives map to certification objectives. There are materials lists and lab set-up instructions, and step-by-step lab scenarios that require students to think critically. Hint and warning icons aid students through potentially confusing situations and cross-reference icons link to the Study Guide. The post-lab observation questions measures students' understanding of their lab results and the key term quiz helps to build vocabulary. The back of the book carries solutions that explain not only what happened, but why.