Program Outline
Module 1: Overview of Microsoft ISA Server
The following topics are covered in this module:
Introducing ISA ServerUsing CachingUsing FirewallsDeployment Scenarios for ISA Server.At the end of this module you will be able to explain the use of ISA Server as a cache server and as an enterprise firewall. This includes:
Explaining the use of ISA Server.Describing the use of Web caching.Describing the use of firewalls.Identifying common deployment scenarios for ISA Server.Module 2: Installing and Maintaining ISA Server
The following topics are covered in this module:
Installing ISA ServerInstalling and Configuring ISA Server ClientsMaintaining an ISA ServerAt the end of this module you will be able to install and configure ISA Server as a cache server and as a firewall. This includes:
Install ISA Server on a computer running Windows 2000 Server.Configure computers as Web proxy Firewall or SecureNAT clients for ISA Server.Perform administrative tasks for maintaining ISA Server.Module 3: Enabling Security-Enhanced Internet Access
The following topics are covered in this module:
Accessing Policies and Rules OverviewCreating Policy ElementsConfiguring Access Polices and RulesConfiguring Bandwidth RulesUsing ISA Server AuthenticationAt the end of this module you will be able to configure access policies to enable security-enhanced Internet access for client computers. This includes:
Explaining the use of access policies and rules to enable Internet access.Creating policy elements.Configuring access polices and rules.Configuring bandwidth rules.Explaining the use of authentication for outgoing Web requests.Module 4: Configuring Caching
The following topics are covered in this module:
Cache OverviewConfiguring Cache PolicyConfiguring Cache SettingsConfiguring Scheduled Content DownloadsAt the end of this module you will be able to configure ISA Server as a caching server. This includes:
Describing the cache process that ISA Server uses to process requests from client computers.Configuring the cache policy.Configuring cache settings.Configuring scheduled content downloads.Module 5: Configuring Access for Remote Clients and Networks
The following topics are covered in this module:
VPN OverviewConfiguring VPNsAt the end of this module you will be able to configure VPN access. This includes:
Explaining the use of VPNs and ISA Server.Configuring VPNs by using ISA Server.Module 6: Configuring the Firewall
The following topics are covered in this module:
Securing the ServerExamining Perimeter NetworksExamining Packet Filtering and IP RoutingConfiguring Packet Filtering and IP RoutingConfiguring Application FiltersAt the end of this module you will be able to configure ISA Server as a firewall. This includes:
Securing the ISA Server computer.Explaining the use of perimeter networks.Explaining the use of packet filtering and IP routing.Configuring packet filtering and IP routing.Configuring application filters.Module 7: Configuring Access to Internal Resources
The following topics are covered in this module:
Introduction to PublishingConfiguring Web PublishingConfiguring Server PublishingAdding an H.323 GatekeeperAt the end of this module you will be able to configure access to selected internal resources. This includes:
Explaining the concepts associated with server publishing.Configuring Web publishing.Configuring server publishing.Adding an H.323 Gatekeeper.Module 8: Monitoring and Reporting
The following topics are covered in this module:
Planning a Monitoring and Reporting StrategyMonitoring Intrusion DetectionMonitoring ISA Server ActivityAnalyzing ISA Server Activity by Using ReportsMonitoring Real-Time ActivityTesting the ISA Server ConfigurationAt the end of this module you will be able to monitor ISA Server activities by using alerts logging reporting and real-time monitoring. This includes:
Planning a strategy for monitoring and reporting ISA Server activities.Configuring alerts to monitor intrusion detection.Configuring logging to monitor ISA Server activity.Using reports to analyze ISA Server activity.Monitoring ISA Server computer activity.Testing the ISA Server configuration.Module 9: Configuring ISA Server for an Enterprise
The following topics are covered in this module:
Introducing ISA Server Enterprise EditionInstalling ISA Server in the EnterpriseUsing Enterprise Policies and Array PoliciesManaging Network ConnectionsScaling ISA ServerExtending and Automating ISA Server FunctionalityAt the end of this module you will be able to install and configure ISA Server for an enterprise environment. This includes:
Describing the use of ISA Server in an enterprise environment.Installing ISA Server in an enterprise environment.Using enterprise and array policies.Scaling ISA Server.Managing network connections.Extending and automating ISA Server functionality.Related Exams
Student Pre-Requisites
Successfully completed Course 2152
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server or have equivalent knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server.Successfully completed Course 2153
Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.The course materials lectures and lab exercises are in English. To benefit fully from the instruction students need an understanding of the English language and completion of the prerequisites.
Student Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.
The following software is provided for use in the classroom:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced ServerMicrosoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2000
Program Goals
At the end of the course students will be able to:
Explain the use of ISA Server as a cache server and as an enterprise firewall.Install and configure ISA Server as a cache server and as a firewall.Configure access policies to enable security-enhanced Internet access for client computers.Configure ISA Server as a cache server.Configure ISA Server as a virtual private network (VPN).Configure ISA Server as a firewall.Configure access to selected internal resources.Monitor ISA Server activities by using alerts logging reporting and real-time monitoring.Install and configure ISA Server for an enterprise environment.