Course 6696: Implementing Windows Firewall in Windows Server 2008

Introduction This 2-hour online course provides IT Professionals with the knowledge and skills required to implement Windows Firewall in Windows Server 2008.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Introduction to perimeter security
• Configuration of Windows Firewall
• Procedures to monitor and troubleshoot Windows Firewall

Student prerequisites

• A+, Server+, hardware piece of Net+ familiar with Windows (client side)
• Working knowledge of Windows Server 2003 environment
• Working knowledge of networking technologies

Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the concepts related to perimeter security.
• Configure Windows Firewall.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Firewall.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Overview Navigation Overview Course Information Implementing Windows Firewall Module Overview Overview of Perimeter Security Configuring Windows Firewall Monitoring and Troubleshooting Windows Firewall Lab: Implementing Windows Firewall Module Summary Glossary System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• A Pentium II, 256 MB RAM with a processor speed greater than or equal to 400 MHZ
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Adobe Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
• Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
• A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
• A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio).
• Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended.

For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Window-Eyes from GW Micro
• JAWS from Freedom Scientific
• MSAA enabled