CONFIGURE NETWORK SERVICES

What’s In

The previous lesson discussed about the network operating system and the
procedures on setting up peer to peer network. Can you still remember them? If so,
please take time to mentally recall some of the previous topics by answering the
following questions:

 What does network operating system (NOS) mean?

 What are the steps in configuring the IP address using Windows 7?

What is It

CONFIGURE NETWORK SERVICES

A network configuration is the overall design of some type of

communications network. As part of this configuration, both software and
hardware are arranged in a manner that allows for optimum efficiency with the
process of transmitting voice, audio, and data between two or more points. A
network configuration may be local and somewhat contained or involve a collection
of locations or nodes that are found across the country, or even across the world.

All network configuration approaches require the presence of various forms of

hardware and software. The hardware serves as the frame for the network, effectively
creating the basis for the overall structure. Software applications that are compatible
with one another and with the hardware are uploaded and installed, an action that
initiates activity on the network, allowing for the efficient storage and retrieval of all
types of data.

Functions of Server

The term client/server was coined in the 1980s to describe a distributed

computing model in which client applications request services from server processes.
Client/server is essentially a relationship between processes running on separate
computers interconnected by a computer network. The server process is the provider
of services and the client process a consumer, so there is a clear separation of
function, in terms of hardware and software.

Server Hardware

A server computer on a client/server network can be considered both

hardware and software. In terms of hardware, a dedicated server computer is
typically a personal computer or workstation. However, a server may be required to
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service dozens or even hundreds of clients at the same time, so it typically has a
faster processor, more memory, and more storage space than a client computer.

Server Software

A server computer runs a special operating system, such as Microsoft

Windows Server, Linux, or Unix, that is designed specifically to facilitate the sharing
of its resources. Depending on the exact operational function, a server can allow
users to share files and printers over a network and provide access to the Internet.
If resources are on more than one server, individual servers can specialize in one
task -- or provide redundancy or duplication of function – in the event of server
failure.

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Client

A client computer is typically a regular personal computer running an

operating system such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7. The
operating system includes the client software, such as electronic mail and Internet
browsing software, which allows the client computer to access and interact with
the resources shared by the server. A client computer only communicates directly
with servers, not other clients. It is, however, capable of information processing, a
fact that distinguishes it from the dumb terminal used in centralized, mainframe
computing systems.

Network Services

Network Services/Managed Network Services are the services of

management of networks by IT service providers for their clients. The scope of
network services extends from LAN/ WLAN management, unified communications
to Network Consulting Services and Network implementation services. The term
network services are used to describe a wide range of software and connectivity
tools that are managed by a central group and distributed to the networked
computers. A networked computer environment occurs when multiple computers are
connected to each other or a central server. The computers can access shared files
and utilities from a central location. There are several advantages to this type of
environment, ranging from increased quality control to performance and issue
management. There are four types of network services: user management, email,
printing, and system administration. In a networked environment, the desktops are
known as client computers or workstations. The servers are typically stored in a
special temperature- controlled room that is often physically located in a different
building or space than the workstation users. Access is provided through network
cables that are used to transmit data packages within the network. These cables
also provide access to the Internet, typically after being routed through a central
server or network switch.

Remote Access

A remote access server is the computer and associated software that is set
up to handle users seeking access to network remotely. Sometimes called a
communication server, a remote access server usually includes or is associated
with a firewall server to ensure security and a router that can forward the remote
access request to another part of the corporate network. A remote access server
may include or work with a modem pool manager so that a small group of modems
can be shared among many intermittently present remote access users. A remote
access server may also be used as part of a virtual private network (VPN).

Domain Controller

A domain controller (DC) is a server that handles all the security requests from
other computers and servers within the Windows Server domain. Security requests
include requests to log in to another server and checking permissions for various
functions that need to be performed (e.g., accessing a file folder on a server or
modifying a file within a folder). The domain controller originated in Windows NT and
managed the access to various resources granted to users and other servers with a
username and password.
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Web Services

The term Web services describes a standardized way of integrating Web-based

applications using the XML, SOAP, WSDL and UDDI open standards over an Internet
protocol backbone. XML is used to tag the data, SOAP is used to transfer the data,
WSDL is used for describing the services available and UDDI is used for listing what
services are available. Used primarily as a means for businesses to communicate
with each other and with clients, Web services allow organizations to communicate
data without intimate knowledge of each other’s IT systems behind the firewall.

Database Services

Database Services are cloud computing service model that provides users with
some form of access to a database without the need for setting up physical hardware,
installing software or configuring for performance. All the administrative tasks and
maintenance are taken care of by the service provider so that all the user or
application owner needs to do is use the database. Of course, if the customer opts
for more control over the database, this option is available and may vary depending
on the provider.

Proxy Server

A proxy server is a computer that offers a computer network service to allow

clients to make indirect network connections to other network services. A client
connects to the proxy server, then requests a connection, file, or other resource
available on a different server. The proxy provides the resource either by
connecting to the specified server or by serving it from a cache. In some cases, the
proxy may alter the client’s request or the server’s response for various purposes.

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 What I Have Learned

I have learned that

I have realized that

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What I Can Do

(You may practice or do the guided activity below only if you have the complete
equipment and tools for the job. If you have limited resources or none at all, please
familiarize the steps and wait for the appropriate time to practice them in school with
your teacher.)

DCPromo (Domain Controller Promoter) is a tool in Active Directory that installs

and removes Active Directory Domain Services and promotes domain controllers.

Beginning in Windows Server 2008, Active Directory Domain Services role had
to be installed prior to running DCPromo, but it still needed to run to make the server
a DC. Below are the steps:

1. Log into your Windows Server and start the Server manager

2. Navigate to the Server Roles tab and press on the “Add Roles” button.

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3. The Add Roles Wizard is going to open up, click Next.

4. The Wizard will display a list of Roles. Choose the Active Directory Domain
Services Role.

5. The Active Directory Domain Services Role requires adding features to the server.
Click on “Add required features” on the appearing screen and then click on next.

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6. On the following screen click on Install and wait for the installation to finish.
When the installation finishes click on Close.

7. At this point the Active Directory Domain Services are not configured yet.

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8. If we click on Active Directory Domain Services button we get to the following
screen. Our next step will be configuring Active Directory Domain
Services using [Link].

9. We are about to start the Active Directory Domain Services installation Wizard.

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10. Navigate to the following screen. Choose the “Create a new domain in a new forest
option” and click on next button.

11. Type in your Domain name.

12. Choose the oldest operating system in your network. This option exists for
backwards compatibility of different features.

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 13. If your Domain Controller is a stand-alone server you don’t have to choose the
DNS server option. If otherwise, it’s recommended to leave it checked.

14. Specify the folders that will contain the Active Directory controller database, log
files. And SYSVOL and click on Next.

15. Choose a password for Restore mode Administrator account. (This is not the
Domain Administrator account, this is an additional account used for recovery)

16. When the wizard finishes configuring the settings reboot your server.

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17. After rebooting when you first log on the server is not going to accept your
machine Administrator account.

18. In order to solve this issue you need to choose the “Switch User” button and
login with your Domain Administrator account which is basically the same user
account and password but now it belongs to a domain the domain name is needed.
For example: PPSP2010\Administrator.

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 Assessment

Direction: Identify what is being asked in the following statements. Write your
answers in your notebook.

1. A server computer on a client/server network that can be considered

both hardware and software.

2. A server computer that runs a special operating system, such as

Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, or Unix, that is designed specifically
to facilitate the sharing of its resources.

3. It is typically a regular personal computer running an operating system

such as Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.

4. These are the services of management of networks by IT service providers

for their clients.

5. It is the computer and associated software that is set up to handle users

seeking access to network remotely.

6. It is a server that handles all the security requests from other computers
and servers within the Windows Server domain.

7. The standardized way of integrating Web-based applications using the

XML, SOAP, WSDL and UDDI open standards over an Internet protocol
backbone.

8. These are cloud computing service model that provides users with
some form of access to a database without the need for setting up
physical hardware, installing software or configuring for
performance.

9. It is a computer that offers a computer network service to allow clients

to make indirect network connections to other network services.

10. It provides the resource either by connecting to the specified server or

by serving it from a cache.

Additional Activities

For the preparation of the next activity, read or watch a video about how to
configure user access levels.

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Answer Key

10. Proxy

9. Proxy Server

8. Data Services

7. Web Services

6. Domain Controller

5. Remote Access

4. Network Services
B 6.
3. Client 5. C 5. False
A 4. False 4.
2. Server Software 3. D 3. True
A 2. 2. True
1. Server Hardware 1. B True 1.
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References

How P2P (Peer to Peer) File Sharing Works. (Accessed 12 November 2020)
[Link]

Server 2008 R2: Configuring your server OS to client OS (look and feel) user
experience. (Accessed 12 November 2020)
[Link]
configuring-your-server-os-to-client-os-look-and-feel-user-experience

3G E- Learning. (Accessed 12 November

2020) [Link]

Manzano, Reynald. 2016. Competency based learning material. Metro

Dumaguete College.
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