Checklist: Configuring network connections

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Checklist: Configuring network connections

	Step	Reference
	Review key concepts.	Network Connections Overview
	Connect to a local area network.	Make a local area connection
	Connect to a network by using a phone line.	Make a dial-up connection by using a phone line; Connect to a remote network
	Connect to an Internet service provider (ISP).	Make an Internet connection; Connect to a remote network
	Connect to a private network through the Internet (virtual private network).	Make a virtual private network (VPN) connection; Connect to a remote network
	Create a direct connection to another computer.	Make a direct network connection; Connect to a remote network
	Let other computers connect to this computer.	Accept incoming network connections
	Monitor a connection.	Monitor a connection