Total Time: 1 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides information about monitoring and managing a network infrastructure

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Explain how Windows Update works.
Discuss the benefits of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
Examine the options for configuring WSUS.
Describe the features of Performance Monitor.
Explain the System Stability Index.
Discuss the benefits of using Data Collector Sets.
Describe the features and functions of the Event Viewer.
Describe how Custom Views are created.
Discuss DNS debug logging.
Explain and configure SNMP.
Describe the features and operation of Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA).
Discuss the operation of Network Monitor.

Topics: 
Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server settings
Capture performance data
Monitor event logs
Gather network data

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.