First Quarter – Lesson 2: Managing server role

Description:

The lesson teaches how to configure server function. Server modules and add-ons.
Network services and its operation.

Content Standard:

The learners demonstrate an understanding of concepts and principles in setting up computer

servers.

Performance Standard:

The learners shall be able to set up computer servers based on acceptable standards and
hardware.

Learning Competencies

The individual can learn to check normal server function in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions. Install and update required modules/add-ons on NOS installation
procedures. Confirm network services based on user/system requirements. Check operation of
network services based on user/system requirements. Respond to unplanned events or conditions
in accordance with established procedures

Read the Information Sheet 1.1 very well then find out how much you can remember and
how much you learned by doing Self-check 1.1.

Learning Objective:

After reading this information sheet, you must be able to:

1. Explain the procedure on managing and adding server role.
2. Apply the procedure on adding server role

Introduction

To set-up server, start by setting up the roles of the server. To have an overview of the status of
the server, perform top management task, and add or remove server roles and features.

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To start configuration. Click start button, select administrative tools, server manager.

Server manager shows server summary installed in the server. Gives an overview of the status of
the server, perform too management tasks, and add or remove server role and features.

Roles summary. Shows the

installed roles in the current server.

Roles: 0 of 17 installed.

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To start adding roles. Start by using dcpromo.

To open dcpromo. Go to start >

dcpromo>press Enter.

Active directory domain services (ADDS) installation.

Active Directory Domain Services role are

being installed in this process, after the process
is done Wizard will open automatically.

Active Directory Domain Services

Installation Wizard appears, then press Next.

This wizard helps you install Active

Directory Domain Services (AD DS).

Operating System Compatibility

prompts, then press Next.

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 Choose a Deployment Configuration.

- Existing Forest
- Create a new domain in a new forest

Having a fresh operating system requires

to create a new domain. Press Next.

Name the Forest Root Domain

Put in FQDN of the forest root domain as

shown in the figure. Example
ascobschool.net, then press Next.

Set Forest
Functional Level. 4

Select Windows
 Set Forest Functional Level.

Select Windows Server 2008 for Forest

Functional Level then press Next.

Domain Name Services Installation.

Domain Name Services Installation.

Additional Domain Controller Options.

Check dialog box DNS server for additional

server role. Then press Next.

Static IP Assignment

Wizard will prompt to an option assigning static

IP Address. Select Yes, the computer will use
dynamically assigned IP for recommended
action.

Then select Next.

Static IP Assignment

Wizard will prompt to an option

assigning static IP Address. Select Yes,
the computer will use dynamically
assigned IP for recommended action.

Then select Next.

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 Press Yes.

Location for Database, Log Files and SYSVOL will prompt. No changes is required for all
location, then Press Next.

Setup Directory Restore Mode Administrative Password. Input password with the
combination of number, letters and special character. Press Next.

Summary of your
selections has been
preview. Press Next.

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 Wait for the process to finish. Then
reboot computer.

A reboot is required for the (AD DS), DNS roles to be installed successfully.

After the computer has been

booted, AD DS and DNS roles has
been installed, Welcome screen will
ask for Password of the Domain
you have created in your
installation.

To check the roles you have installed. Go to Start> Administrative >Server Manager.

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 Roles 2 of 17 has been installed with
Yellow indication.

Direct Host Control Protocol Installation.

To install Direct Host Control Protocol

(DHCP) role, from Server Manager, Select
Add Roles.

Press Next.

Selection of Roles will be shown.

Select Direct Host Control Protocol

(DHCP) Server

Then Press Next.

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Add Roles Wizard Prompt will appear. Then Select Install DHCP Server anyway (Not
recommended) Press Next.

Introduction to DHCP Server

The Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol allows servers to assign, or
lease, IP address to computers and other
devices that are enabled as DHCP
clients.

Deploying a DHCP server on the

network provides computer and other
TCP/IP-based network devices with
valid IP address and the additional
configuration

Parameters these devices need, called DHCP options. This allows computers and devices to
connect to other network resources, such as DNS servers, WINS servers, and routers.

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Specifying IPv4 Server Settings.

Validate the Preferred DNS Server IPv4 address given by default. Press Next.

Select First Option, Win is not

required for applications on
this network, Then Press Next.

Add or Edit DHCP Scopes

A scope is the range of possible IP

addresses for a network. The DHCP
server cannot distribute IP addresses to
clients until a scope is created.

Add Scope

Scope Name: shows the

assigned name of the scope.

Starting IP Address: Set a

starting IP address as
Add Scope
shown in example.
Scope Name:
shows Ending theIP Address: Set an
assigned
ending IP address as shown
name inofexample.
the
scope.
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 Select Second Option,
Disable DHCPv6 stateless
mode for this server

After installing DHCP

Server, you can configure
the DHCPv6 mode using
the DHCP Management
console.

Press Next.

Select First Option, User

current credentials

The credentials of the

current user will be used to
authorize this DHCP server
in AD DS.

Press Next.

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 Confirm Installation Selections.

To install the following roles, roles

services, or features, click Install.

Installation of Direct Host Control Protocol Server is in progress.

Direct Host Control Protocol

Installation succeeded.

Click close.

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File Services Role Installation

To install File Services Role, go toe

Server Manager, Select Add Roles.

Select File Services by

checking the check box.

Then Press Next.

File Services provides technologies that help manage storage, enable file replication,
manage shared folders, ensure fast file searching, and enable access for UNIX client computers.
With File Services, organization ca store files in a central location and then share them with
users across the company network. You can index these shared files to help users find files
quickly. In addition, you can synchronize folders on multiple servers to provide fault-tolerant
access to shared resources. File Services also enables you to provision storage on Fibre Channel
and iSCSI disk storage subsystems.

File Server manages shared folders

and enables users to access files on
this computer from the network.

Click Next.

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Press Install, after the process, installation succeeded. Select Close.

Roles summary shows 4 of 17 installed roles on server.

SELF CHECK 1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

Instructions: Read the questions carefully. On your answer sheet, encircle the letter of the
correct answer.

1. Shows server summary installed in the server. Gives an overview of the status of the
server, perform too management tasks, and add or remove server role and features.
A. Roles Summary
B. Server Manager
C. Roles
D. Server Tasks

2. Shows the installed roles in the current server.

A. Roles Summary

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 B. Server Manager
C. Roles
D. Server Tasks

3. A server role that allows servers to assign, or lease, IP address to computers and other
devices.
A. Active Directory Domain Services
B. Domain Name Services
C. Direct Host Control Protocol
D. File Services

4. Is the range of possible IP addresses for a network. The DHCP server cannot distribute IP
addresses to clients until it is created.
A. Network
B. Transmit Protocol
C. Scope
D. Range

5. Provides technologies that help manage storage, enable file replication, manage shared
folders, ensure fast file searching, and enable access for UNIX client computers.
A. Active Directory Domain Services
B. Domain Name Services
C. Direct Host Control Protocol
D. File Services

Read the Information Sheet 1.2 very well then find out how much you can remember and
how much you learned by doing Self-check 1.2.

Managing User Account

Learning Objective:

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 After reading this information sheet, you must be able to:
1. Explain the steps or process on managing user account.
2. Apply the procedure on managing user account

Introduction Client under

domain

Server

Switch

Client under
domain

Client under
domain

A domain user account enables the service to take full advantage of the service security
features of Windows and Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services. The service has whatever
local and network access is granted to the account, or to any groups of which the account is a
member.

Add User Account from Active Directory.

Go to Start > Administrative

Tools > Active Directory
Users and Computers.

Active Directory Users and

Computers Pane appears that
shows the domain you have
created.

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Right Click in the White Area (No
value area)

Select New then User.

New Object – User

Fill in the blank fields

as required.

New Object – User

Fill in the blank fields as required.

Input User Logon name, note that your

logon name is under the domain
@ascobschool.net

Press Next.

New Object – User Password

Input password, creating a password

requires letters, numbers and special
characters.

Check boxes, User cannot change

password, password never expires.
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Press Next.
A User domain account has been created with blue indication.

Configure Client under the Domain

Next is to configure the client to be under domain.

Input the domain you

have created under
check box Domain:

Press OK.

Client PC
Put the client under domain. Right Click
My Computer > Properties > Advance
System Setting> Computer Name Tab>
Select and Press Change.

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 Windows Security will ask for user
account and password you have created
in your server.

Press OK.

Press OK to restart.

Client
PC

Press OK to

To switch down to the

account you have created
named as “dan”
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Client Click Switch User.
 Click Other User.

Input the user you have

created with logon name
“dan” and password. Press
Enter.

You are logged as with the

user account “dan”
under the domain
ascobschool.net

SELF CHECK 1.1-6

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

Instructions: Read the questions carefully. On your answer sheet, encircle the letter of the
correct answer.

1. In creating password what it is composed of?

A. All special character

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 B. Both numbers and characters
C. All capitalized
D. Combination of letters, numbers and special character

2. Having a server-based client type of network all client is under?

A. Workgroup
B. Homegroup
C. Domain
D. Peer to peer

3. To add user account from active directory you should start with.
A. Start > Administrative Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers.
B. Start>Administrative Tools>Server Manager
C. Start>Administrative Tools>User Group
D. Start>Administrative Tools>Component services

4. What keys are required to log in to an account

A. Shift + Alt + Delete
B. Ctrl +Shift + Page Up
C. Ctrl + Alt + Delete
D. Shift + Alt + Insert

5. Is a button used to switch down between users.

A. Switch users
B. Log off users
C. Shut down
D. New user

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