Advanced Diploma in Hardware Networking and Server Configuration

This course is meant for those persons who have a dream of getting job based on Computer Hardware, Networking and Server Configuration. With sufficient theory classes and hands-on lab sessions they will be equipped with the technical expertise and experience in assembling computer, installing Client Operating System & other Application Softwares, configuring Wired and Wireless Ethernet, implementing local and network security, configuring internet, installing and configuring Server Operating System, troubleshooting etc. Suitable job designations are Server Systems Engineer, Help desk Engineer, Network Administrator, System Administrator, Computer Service Engineer and IT Support Engineer.

In the classroom we have state-of-the-art branded Dell POWEREDGE T410 server and OPTIPLEX 390 workstations.

This course covers majority of the practical labs for MCTS exams 70-680, 70-685, 70-686, 70-640, 70-642, 70-643, 70-647 and 70-681.

Duration: 78 Hrs

Course Content

Hardware Section

Components and peripheral identification
Open standard naming convention
Disassembling
- Tools Required
- Safety Precaution
- Step by step disassembling
Assembling
Adding FRU
- Checking compatibility with existing FRUs
- Checking Slot/Bay availability
- Calculating power consumption

Firmware Section

BIOS and CMOS setting
- Date & Time
- Boot Sequence
- Auto Detection
- Hardware Monitoring
- Asset tagging & Inventory
- USB Setting
- Password Protection
- Default setting
- Optimal Setting
- Power Management
Firmware Upgradation

Software Section

OS installation
- Windows 7 Professional
Windows Update customization
System Tools
- Task Scheduler
- Event Viewer
- Shared Folders
- Local Users & Groups
- Performance
- Device Manager
Storage
- Disk Management
Services & Applications
- Services
- VMI Control
Control panel
- Action Center
- Administrative Tools
- Auto play
- Color Management
- Credential Manager
- Default Programs
- Desktop Gadgets
- Devices & Printers
- Display
- Ease of Access Center
- Folder Options
- Fonts
- Indexing Options
- Internet Options
- Keyboard
- Location & Other Sensors
- Mail
- Mouse
- Network and Sharing Center
- Notification Area Icons
- Performance Information and Tools
- Personalization
- Phone & Modem
- Power Options
- Programs and Features
- Recovery
- Region and Language
- Sound
- Speech Recognition
- System
- Taskbar and Start Menu
- Troubleshooting
- User Accounts
- Windows Anytime Upgrade
- Windows Defender
Installing MS-OFFICE
Configuring Office Outlook
- Repairing PST file
- Exporting and Importing in Office Outlook
- Adding Signature
Adding a Windows feature
- Installing a Telnet Client
Antivirus
- Pre Installation Task
- Installation
- Virus Signature Updation
- Scheduling scan
- Scheduling signature Update
- Defining Scanning Exclusion
- USB drive blocking
- Cleaning Level defining
Registry
- Exporting registry
- Importing Registry
- Adding & Removing DWORD & Keys
- Registry Cleaners
Uninstallers
MSCONFIG
- General
- Boot
- Services
- Startup
- Tools
Task Manager
Backup & Restore
Image & Recovery
- Creating Partition Image
- Disc Cloning
- Image Recovery
Preventive system maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hardware Level
BIOS Level
Windows Level
- Repair your computer
- Safe Mode
- Safe Mode with Networking
- Safe Mode with Command Prompt
- Enable Boot Logging
- Enable low-resolution video (640×480)
- Last Known Good Configuration (advanced)
- Directory Services Restore Mode
- Debugging Mode
- Disable automatic restart on system failure
- Disable Driver Signature Enforcement
- System Restore

Hardware Section

Components and peripheral identification
Open standard naming convention
Disassembling
- Tools Required
- Safety Precaution
- Step by step disassembling
Assembling
Adding FRU
- Checking compatibility with existing FRUs
- Checking Slot/Bay availability
- Calculating power consumption

Firmware Section

BIOS and CMOS setting
- Date & Time
- Boot Sequence
- Auto Detection
- Hardware Monitoring
- Asset tagging & Inventory
- USB Setting
- Password Protection
- Default setting
- Optimal Setting
- Power Management
Firmware Upgradation

Software Section

OS installation
- Windows 7 Professional
Windows Update customization
System Tools
- Task Scheduler
- Event Viewer
- Shared Folders
- Local Users & Groups
- Performance
- Device Manager
Storage
- Disk Management
Services & Applications
- Services
- VMI Control
Control panel
- Action Center
- Administrative Tools
- Auto play
- Color Management
- Credential Manager
- Default Programs
- Desktop Gadgets
- Devices & Printers
- Display
- Ease of Access Center
- Folder Options
- Fonts
- Indexing Options
- Internet Options
- Keyboard
- Location & Other Sensors
- Mail
- Mouse
- Network and Sharing Center
- Notification Area Icons
- Performance Information and Tools
- Personalization
- Phone & Modem
- Power Options
- Programs and Features
- Recovery
- Region and Language
- Sound
- Speech Recognition
- System
- Taskbar and Start Menu
- Troubleshooting
- User Accounts
- Windows Anytime Upgrade
- Windows Defender
Installing MS-OFFICE
Configuring Office Outlook
- Repairing PST file
- Exporting and Importing in Office Outlook
- Adding Signature
Adding a Windows feature
- Installing a Telnet Client
Antivirus
- Pre Installation Task
- Installation
- Virus Signature Updation
- Scheduling scan
- Scheduling signature Update
- Defining Scanning Exclusion
- USB drive blocking
- Cleaning Level defining
Registry
- Exporting registry
- Importing Registry
- Adding & Removing DWORD & Keys
- Registry Cleaners
Uninstallers
MSCONFIG
- General
- Boot
- Services
- Startup
- Tools
Task Manager
Backup & Restore
Image & Recovery
- Creating Partition Image
- Disc Cloning
- Image Recovery
Preventive system maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hardware Level
BIOS Level
Windows Level
- Repair your computer
- Safe Mode
- Safe Mode with Networking
- Safe Mode with Command Prompt
- Enable Boot Logging
- Enable low-resolution video (640×480)
- Last Known Good Configuration (advanced)
- Directory Services Restore Mode
- Debugging Mode
- Disable automatic restart on system failure
- Disable Driver Signature Enforcement
- System Restore

Networking Section

OSI Model
Network Protocol Overview
- TCP/IP
IP Address class
Assembling & Cabling and Topology
Switching Fundamentals
Configuring Hyper Terminal
Workgroup Creation
Understanding User Profile
User Profile Migration from old PC to new PC (Outlook, Desktop, My Documents and Favorites)
Folder & Printer sharing
Network Drive
Sync Center, Offline File Sharing
NTFS & Sharing Permissions
Windows Firewall
- Domain network location settings
- Home or work (private) network location settings
- Public network location settings
Network Printer Setup
Remote Desktop
Remote Assistance
ADSL Router Configuration
- Setting up router in PPPoE & PPPoA mode
- Setting up router in Bridge mode (for topology with firewall as default gateway)
Network Level Troubleshooting

Wireless Section

Wireless network accessing
WEP & WPA2 Protocol
Security in wireless networking

Server Configuration

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 64 Bit
Installing Windows Server 2003
Installing Server OS directly from ISO Image (USB Drive)
Configuring Active Directory (Windows 2008 Domain)
Active Directory Users and Groups creation
Understanding Forest & Domain
Domain Controller server setup
Adding Windows 7 Professional PC to domain
Adding Windows XP Professional PC to domain
Server Manager
DHCP server setup
DNS server setup
File server & Home Directory setup
NTFS Permission & Auditing
Configuring a Backup Domain Controller
Understanding Replication
Printer server setup
Windows Server Backup & Restore utility
Understanding Shadow Copies, Volume Shadow Copy
Planning & Implementing an OU Structure
Understanding Group Policy
Using Group Policy to deploy software
FTP Server
- Configuring default FTP Site
- Security Accounts & Home Directory setting
- FTP port forwarding in Router/Gateway
- Monitoring & tracking FTP usage
Remote Desktop Services
Active Directory User management
- Account and Account Lock settings
- Profile & Logon Script
- Membership management
- Dial-in & Remote Access
Active Directory Computer Management
Backing up Active Directory and File server
Backing up DNS server
Backing up DHCP database and Reconcile
Global Catalog Server setup
Active Directory Sites and Services
Storage Management
iSCSI Initiator
Installing RRAS
Overview of Virtual Private Networks
VPNs & Windows Server 2008
Configuring VPN
NAT Basics
Port forwarding & DynDNS
RAID
- Mirroring
- RAID-5
Server Machine BIOS main and advanced features. “Password, USB ports Controller
Server Troubleshooting
- Advanced Options
- Recovering Active Directory
- Troubleshooting Domain Controller, DNS, FTP, RRAS and DHCP servers