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The distance learning IIS 4 course is the perfect home study course to ensure that you succeed in this exciting field. Our uniquely flexible IIS 4 home learning course has no time limits. You can start your home learning course whenever you like and there are no deadlines to meet, so you can adapt your distance education course to meet your needs, all from the comfort of your own home.

Once you have registered on the distance education IIS 4 course you will be assigned a personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. Your dedicated personal tutor is always on hand to answer any query you may have, no matter how big or small, and you will also have access to a dedicated course advisor who offers guidance and advice.

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IIS 4 Course

A Distance Learning Course of 1 Lesson
Course Description
This series covers in detail the installation, configuration, and use of Microsoft's Internet Information Server 4. It is designed to help users prepare for the MCSE 70-087 examination, Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0. The architecture and components of IIS are examined in detail, as well as configuration and the Microsoft Management Console and the Metabase. Also discussed are the use of IIS to manage a Web site, FTP service, security issues, and various services that can be managed with IIS. Additional topics include performance tuning, site analysis, and system troubleshooting.
Course Syllabus
INTERNET INFORMATION SERVER BASICS

Provides an introduction to the Internet Information Server and its installation and configuration.
  • IIS System Requirements
  • Preparing for Installation
  • Installing IIS
  • Using the Microsoft Management Console
  • Basic Configuration and Testing
  • Changes to Windows NT by IIS

ARCHITECTURE AND COMPONENTS

Explains the features and delivery systems available in the Internet Information Server.
  • Static Content Delivery Architecture
  • Dynamic Content Delivery Architecture
  • FTP and HTTP Features
  • Application Delivery and Database Access
  • IIS System Administration
  • Components and Implementation Strategies

CONFIGURATION

Shows how to use the Microsoft Management Console and the Metabase, and how to configure the major system settings of the Internet Information Server.
  • Managing Snap-Ins and Custom Consoles
  • Using the Metabase
  • Administration Tools
  • Configuring Server and MIME Mapping

THE WWW SERVER

Shows how to use the Internet Information Server to manage a Web site.
  • Configuring for Web Use
  • Creating Web Sites
  • Home and Virtual Directories
  • Directory Properties and Redirections
  • Configuring Site Defaults
  • Setting Security and Site Information
  • Modifying Performance Parameters

THE FTP SERVICE

Shows how to use the Internet Information Server to manage an FTP site.
  • Creating an FTP Site
  • Managing an FTP Site
  • Managing Virtual Directories
  • Annotations and Restricting TCP/IP

SECURITY

Explains how to protect information and user access with the Internet Information Server.
  • Controlling Access
  • Securing Access by Client or Address
  • Configuring the Home Directory
  • Setting Up SSL Encryption
  • Using SSL Certificates and Other Protocols
  • Controlling Service, Directory, and File Access
  • Managing TCP/IP and Users

MICROSOFT CERTIFICATIONS SERVER

Explains how to manage certificates with the Internet Information Server.
  • Using Certificates
  • Installing a Root Certificate Authority
  • Installing Certificate Authority Certificates
  • Web Server Certificate Enrollment
  • Other Enrollment Options
  • Administering Certificate Server

THE SMTP SERVER

Shows how to use the Internet Information Server to manage SMTP service.
  • Installing SMTP Service
  • SMTP Components
  • Configuring SMTP
  • Monitoring and Performance Tuning
  • Troubleshooting SMTP

THE NNTP SERVER

Shows how to use the Internet Information Server to manage NNTP service.
  • Introduction to NNTP
  • Configuring NNTP Service
  • Managing NNTP Service
  • Optimizing Performance

MICROSOFT INDEX SERVER

Shows how to manage the indexing process in the Internet Information Server.
  • The Indexing Process
  • Configuring the HTML Administration Tool
  • Configuring from the MMC
  • Server and Catalog Properties
  • Querying and Tuning

PROGRAMMABILITY

Explains how to create dynamic content in the Internet Information Server.
  • Server-Side Programming
  • Active Server Scripting and Objects
  • Connecting to a Database
  • Scripting Host and ADSI

PERFORMANCE TUNING

Shows how to get maximum performance out of the Internet Information Server and how to watch for trouble signs.
  • Analyzing Performance Issues
  • Using Network Monitor
  • Using Performance Monitor
  • Checking Key Performance Monitor Areas
  • Viewing Index and Services Counters

SITE ANALYSIS

Shows how to create log files and analyze activity reports in the Internet Information Server.
  • Logging and Analyzing Activity
  • Reading Log Formats
  • Importing and Analyzing Logs
  • Automating Usage Import and Report Writer
  • Content Analyzer

TROUBLESHOOTING

Explains how to isolate and solve problems in the Internet Information Server.
  • Troubleshooting TCP/IP
  • IIS Installation and Security
  • Database Access and Headers
Qualifications

Printable Transcript

On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.

Study Options

This course is an online course. With online study you have access to your entire course from the start of your studies. You can access your course materials, and submit all of your question papers to your personal tutor, online from anywhere in the World using your unique student account.

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Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.

Additional Information
This course is different to other courses hosted on Elearnuk. The course is supplied by Stonebridge Associated Colleges in conjunction with Stonebridge IT School.

Once you have enrolled and paid for your course you will receive an email within 24-72 hours. The email will contain your username and password to login to your course.
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