Archive for January 2012
Installing Server 2008 Quiz
This quiz covers the the training module “Installations”. This module contains four lessons. Here is a summary of the previous lessons. Installing Server 2008 The Active Directory Database Installing Active Directory Installing Active Directory On Server Core [mtouchquiz 16]
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Server Core Setup The following list of commands will enable your server core machine to join a domain and prepare it to host Active Directory. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Give the computer a sensible name. netdom RenameComputer <hostname> /NewName <new_hostname> Then reboot for it to take effect. shutdown /r /t…
Read MoreInstalling Active Directory 2008
Before installing Active Directory you should ensure that your computer has: A meaningful name. i.e. DC1, Server1, Es-netDC A static IPv4 address. At least one NTFS partition. A Network connection, for testing a loopback connection can be used. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Select Roles. Click Add Roles.Click Next. Select Active…
Read MoreThe Active Directory Database
Networks are collections of users, computers, printers and resources. In pre-Windows 2000 domains information was scattered throughout the network, and finding an object would have needed several searches. Windows 2000 introduced the Active Directory Service. Active Directory is designed to store information about all of the objects on the network, including Users, Groups, Computers, Printers…
Read MoreInstalling Server 2008
To use Windows Server 2008 you need to meet the following minimum hardware requirements; Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson When prompted for an installation language and other regional options, make your selection and press Next. When prompted for an installation language and other regional options, make your selection and press Next.…
Read MoreWINS Backup and Restore
WINS is vital for large, mixed network environments. Regular maintenance should be performed to ensure the correct functionality and performance. The WINS database should be regularly backed up to ensure that in case of a failure, the WINS database can easily be restored with minimum downtime for the network. Use the buttons below to navigate…
Read MoreWINS and DNS Integration
Both DNS and WINS can work together to provide name resolution. DNS can be configured to forward unknown queries to a WINS server. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson To configure DNS/WINS integration, The DNS management console is used. Click on Start. Then Administrative Tools. Select DNS. The DNS management console will…
Read MoreWINS Proxy Agents
A WINS proxy agent is used to provide NetBIOS name resolution for clients on remote subnets that can’t use WINS. A WINS proxy agent will intercept B-node broadcasts on its local subnet and communicate with a WINS server on behalf of a B-node client. Any Windows Server machine can function as a WINS proxy. Use…
Read MoreWINS Replication
WINS replication enables two or more WINS servers to replicate their databases. This is useful because it enables WINS servers on different subnets to share information, thereby enabling local clients to query remote clients. There are three types of replication: Push, Pull, Push/Pull. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Push replication: A…
Read MoreInstalling WINS
Before installing WINS, ensure that your server has a permanent IP address. WINS is installed using the Add/Remove Windows components wizard. To access the wizard click on Start. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Select Control Panel. Double-click on Add/Remove Programs. Add/Remove programs will appear. Click on Add/Remove Windows Components. A list…
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