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BISF 2207 - Lab Assignment

The document outlines a lab assignment to set up a basic network using Windows Server. Students will work in groups of 3 to install Windows Server and a client virtual machine, configure Active Directory, create user accounts, join the client to the domain, implement group policies, set up file sharing, and configure DHCP and DNS services. They will then test the network functionality, document their work, and submit a report with screenshots and observations. The assignment accounts for 30% of the course grade.

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BISF 2207 - Lab Assignment

The document outlines a lab assignment to set up a basic network using Windows Server. Students will work in groups of 3 to install Windows Server and a client virtual machine, configure Active Directory, create user accounts, join the client to the domain, implement group policies, set up file sharing, and configure DHCP and DNS services. They will then test the network functionality, document their work, and submit a report with screenshots and observations. The assignment accounts for 30% of the course grade.

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Lab Assignment: Setting up a Basic Network with Windows Server (30% of Course Work)

Objective:

The objective of this lab is to provide hands-on experience in configuring and managing a network using
a Windows Server-based Network Operating System. In groups of 3, perform tasks such as setting up a
domain, configuring user accounts, and managing network resources.

Requirements:

Virtualization software (e.g., VirtualBox, VMware)

Windows Server installation ISO

A computer with sufficient resources to run virtual machines. (Recommended 8GB RAM)

Tasks:

1. Set up Virtual Machines:

Install a virtualization software of your choice.

Create two virtual machines: one for the Windows Server and one for a Windows client.

2. Install Windows Server:

Install Windows Server on the designated virtual machine.

During installation, configure the server with a static IP address and set a meaningful hostname.

3. Configure Active Directory:

Set up Active Directory on the Windows Server.

Create a new domain with an appropriate name for your organization.

4. Create User Accounts:

Create at least two user accounts with different roles (e.g., administrator, standard user) in the Active
Directory.

5. Join Client to the Domain:

Configure the Windows client to join the domain created in step 3.


6. Group Policy Configuration:

Implement a Group Policy Object (GPO) to enforce certain security settings or configurations on the
client machines.

7. File Sharing:

Set up a shared folder on the Windows Server.

Configure appropriate permissions for the shared folder.


Access the shared folder from the Windows client.

8. DHCP Configuration:

Configure the Windows Server as a DHCP server to automatically assign IP addresses to client machines.

9. DNS Configuration:

Configure the Windows Server as a DNS server.

Ensure that the client machine can resolve domain names using the DNS server.

10. Test and Documentation:

Test the functionality of the network, ensuring that users can log in, access shared resources, and obtain
IP addresses dynamically.

Document the configurations made, issues encountered, and solutions implemented.

Submission:

Prepare a report documenting each step, including screenshots where applicable. Submit the report
along with any additional observations or insights gained during the lab.

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