MS-836 Secure Web Access Using Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0

MS-836 Secure Web Access Using Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0
Table of Contents
Who Should Attend
Introduction
At Course Completion
Microsoft Certified Professional Exams
Prerequisites
Course Materials and Software
Course Outline
Who Should Attend
This course is an update for course 664 and is intended for system engineers and site managers (or Webmasters) who
are responsible for administering, configuring, and maintaining corporate Web access.
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Introduction
This course is an update for course 664, Supporting Microsoft Proxy Server 1.0. As in 664, this course will cover:
Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
Basic architecture
Methods of controlling Internet access
Using Internet Service Manager to administer Proxy Server
Configuring the cache
Enhancements to Performance Monitor
Methods of improving performance
In addition, the course has been updated to reflect new features of the product, including the Web publishing
enhancements of reverse hosting and reverse proxy, hierarchical and distributed arrays, and packet filtering.
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At Course Completion
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Install, configure, and administer Microsoft Proxy Server version 2.0
Describe the architecture.
Identify important registry entries.
Enable error logging.
Identify and use troubleshooting resources.
Troubleshoot Internet access problems.
Protect a network.
Implement security.
Identify specific performance issues.
Explain the impact of security on performance.
Use Performance Monitor to determine specific performance problems.
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Optimize performance.
Balance Internet access across multiple Proxy Server installations.
Use multiple Proxy Server installations to enhance performance.
Identify potential issues when using Proxy Server in an intranet (with no access to the Internet).
Implement fault tolerance.
Plan a Proxy Server site based on a given situation.
Determine the appropriate type of Internet access for various users.
Determine the hardware and software required for a specific configuration.
Arrange for proper connectivity with an Internet service provider (ISP).
Create a rollout plan for integrating Proxy Server in an existing environment.
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Microsoft Certified Professional Exams
This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam:
Exam 70-088: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0
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Prerequisites
Before beginning this course, students should have successfully complete the following Microsoft Certified
Professional exams or their related courses:
Exam 70-077, Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Internet Information Server 3.0 and Microsoft Index
Server 1.1, or course 826, Creating and Configuring a Web Server Using Microsoft Tools
Exam 70-058, Network Fundamentals, or course 578, Networking Essentials, Second Edition
Exam 70-067, Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, or course 803, Administering
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, or course 753, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Network Administration Training
Exam 70-059, Internetworking Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 3.51, or course 688,
Internetworking Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Or, be able to accomplish the following tasks:
Install the Microsoft Windows NT Server network operating system with Internet Information Server
Install Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on Windows NT Server, including the ability to
do the following:
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 Windows NT Server and DNS domain structures
Assign permissions to users and groups
Use Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) to modify registry settings
Explain the following network-related terms: router, gateway, and bridge
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.
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Course Materials and Software
The course workbook 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, including Internet Information Server and Internet Explorer
Microsoft Proxy Server version 2.0
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Course Outline
Day 1
Module 1: Overview of Microsoft Proxy Server
Topics:
What is Microsoft Proxy Server?
Proxy Server security features
Benefits of Proxy Server
Skills:
Students will be able to:
Explain the functions of Proxy Server.
Identify the advantages of Proxy Server.
Module 2: Installing Proxy Server
Topics:
Hardware requirements
Software requirements
Before you install
Installing Proxy Server
Installing only the documentation
Reinstalling or removing Microsoft Proxy Server
Local address table
Changes made by Proxy Server installation
Client installation
Lab:
Installing Microsoft Proxy Server
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Skills:
Students will be able to:
Install Microsoft Proxy Server.
Install Microsoft Proxy Client.
Module 3: Proxy Server Architecture
Topics:
Proxy Service on the Internet
Introduction to Proxy Server services
Web Proxy Service features
WinSock Proxy Service features
SOCKS Proxy Service features
Using TCP/IP on the LAN
Using IPX/SPX on the LAN
Using Web Proxy and WSP services together
Skills:
Students will be able to:
Describe the implementation of the Web, WinSock, and SOCKS Proxy services.
Describe the architecture of Proxy Server.
Indicate situations in which a given service should be used.
Module 4: Using Internet Service Manager to Administer Proxy Server
Topics:
Configuring Web Proxy Service
Configuring WinSock Proxy Service
Configuring SOCKs Proxy Service
Lab:
Configuring Microsoft Proxy Server via Internet Service Manager
Skill:
Students will be able to:
Use Internet Service Manager to administer Proxy Server.
Module 5: Access Control
Topics:
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Outbound access control
Inbound access control and security
Encryption issues
Lab:
Implementing security on Proxy Server
Skills:
Students will be able to:
Implement security with Proxy Server.
Control access to the Internet.
Describe available encryption methods.
Module 6: Secure Web Publishing
Topics:
Secure Web publishing
Reverse Proxy and Reverse Hosting
Lab:
Configuring Web publishing
Skills:
Students will be able to:
Identify the issues involved when publishing to the Internet is enabled.
Configure Microsoft Proxy Server to allow for secure Web publishing through Reverse Proxy and Reverse
Hosting.
Module 7: Packet Filtering
Topics:
Describing packet filtering
Using packet filtering
Lab:
Filtering packets using Proxy Server 2.0
Skills:
Students will be able to:
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Explain the packet filtering process.
Configure packet filtering.
Use Proxy Server to prevent unwanted TCP/IP packets from entering the system.
Day 2
Module 8: Using Proxy Server with a Dial-Up Internet Connection
Topics:
What is Proxy Server AutoDial?
Benefits of Proxy Server AutoDial
Setting up Proxy Server AutoDial
Lab:
Using a dial-up Internet connection
Skills:
Students will be able to:
Install remote-access services (RAS) to provide Dial-up Networking.
Configure RAS to connect to an Internet service provider.
Configure Proxy Server AutoDial to determine appropriate hours of use.
Module 9: Configuring Multiple Computers Running Proxy Server
Topics:
Load balancing
Issues concerning multiple computers running Proxy Server
Distributed caching
Configuring Proxy Server routes
Configuring Proxy Server arrays
Lab:
Configuring multiple Proxy Server computers
Skills:
Students will be able to:
Configure several installations of Proxy Server to provide Internet access.
Determine how to balance Internet access across multiple computers running Proxy Server.
Identify potential issues when using Proxy Server on multiple computers.
Configure Proxy Server routes and arrays.
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Module 10: Planning a Proxy Server
Topics:
Determining goals
Anticipating volume
Determining required hardware and software
Arranging connections to the Internet
Addressing rollout issues
Describing network environments
Lab:
Planning a Proxy Server
Skills:
Students will be able to:
Plan and configure a Microsoft Proxy Server based on a specific set of requirements.
Perform a site analysis to determine the needs for Proxy Server.
Estimate volume of server usage.
Determine the optimal location of multiple servers when different locations require Internet access.
Determine the appropriate type of Internet access for various users.
Determine the hardware and software required to meet a specific configuration.
Arrange for proper connectivity with an Internet service provider.
Create a rollout plan for integrating a Proxy Server computer in an existing environment.
Module 11: Monitoring and Tuning Microsoft Proxy Server
Topics:
Determining performance issues
Configuring to improve cache performance
Activating Performance Monitor counters
Logging transactions
Using simple network management protocol (SNMP) MIBs
Lab:
Tuning Microsoft Proxy Server
Skills:
Students will be able to:
Identify specific computer sub-system issues affecting Microsoft Proxy Server performance, including network,
disk, memory, and CPU-related performance issues.
Use Performance Monitor to determine specific performance issues.
Optimize the cache for performance.
Log errors as they occur.
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Module 12: Troubleshooting Microsoft Proxy Server
Topics:
Resources for troubleshooting
Troubleshooting tools
Troubleshooting commands
Registry entries
Common server problems
Common client problems
General troubleshooting
Lab:
Troubleshooting Microsoft Proxy Server
Skills:
Students will be able to:
Use various tools to locate, diagnose, and solve problems that may occur.
Identify and use appropriate resources to troubleshoot problems.
Identify useful registry entries.
Use Event Viewer to isolate trouble spots.
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