Setting-up-Computer-Server Powerpoint presentation
- 2. 01 Computer Servers 02 Set-up user access 03 Configuration network services CONTENTS
- 3. SERVER It is a physical computer that provide services to all client computers connected to it, allowing them(client computer ) to access available information or resources. In short, server is a software or hardware that gives services to other hardware and software entity.
- 4. Web Servers The internet is based on web servers that respond to request from client such as web browser. TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVERS
- 5. Application Server A server that provides services to applications such as a mobile app. TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVERS
- 6. Real-time Communication Servers Formerly known as chat servers or IRC Servers, and still sometimes reffered to as instant messanging (IM) servers, enable large numbers users to exchange information near instantaneously. TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVERS
- 7. FTP Server One of the oldest of the internet services, File Transfer Protocol makes it possible to move one or more files while providing file security and organization as well as transfer control. TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVERS
- 8. Name Server Servers that look up addresses such as mapping a domain name to an IP. This is basic infrastructure for networks such as the internet. TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVERS
- 9. Application Programming Interface A server that implements functionality for other software by offering a API. APIs just allow applications to communicate with ome another. TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVERS
- 10. Database Server Provides access to a database. It is a server which uses a database application that provides database services to other computer programs or ro computers. TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVERS
- 11. Game Server A server which is the authoritative source of events in a multiplayer video game. The server transmits enough data about its internal state to allow its connected clients to maintain their own accurate version of the game world for display to players. TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVERS
- 12. Media Server Delivers media such as streaming video or audio. TYPICAL TYPES OF SERVERS
- 14. Basic Introduction • USER: In computer language user is one who uses a computer. • ACCOUNT: Collection of information related to an individual is termed as account.
- 15. Definition of User Account •A User account is an object that consists of all the information that defines individual user, which includes username, password, and groups in which the user account has membership.
- 16. User Account Types • Administrator User (Provide the most control over a computer). •Standard Account (Used for everyday computing). • Guest User (Intended primarily for people who need temporary use of a computer).
- 17. • The Administrator account is the account you use when you use first set up file computer. You use this account before you create an account for yourself. • The Administrator account has full control of the server and can assign user rights and access control permissions to users as necessary. • This is a member of the Administrators group on the computer. • This account can never be deleted or removed from the Administrators group, but it can be renamed or disabled. • Renaming or disabling this account will make it more difficukt for malicious users to try and gain access to it. ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT
- 18. • Standard account holders can access most of the computer, but they can’t mae any big changes to it. • They can’t run or install new programs, but they can run existing programs. STANDARD ACCOUNT
- 19. • The Guest account is used by people who do not have an actual account on the computer. • The Guest account does not require a password. • The Guest account is disabled by default, but you can enable it. • You can set rights and permissions for the Guest account just like any user account. • Additional rights, as well as any permissions, must be granted to the Guests group by a member of the Administrators group. GUEST ACCOUNT
- 21. Configuring network services on a server involves setting up various components to ensure connectivity, security, and efficient data transfer within the network. Assigning IP Address: Start by assigning a static IP address to your server. This can be done either through the server's operating system or via your network's DHCP server. Ensure the IP address is within the same subnet as other devices in your network.
- 22. Configuring DNS: Set up DNS (Domain Name System) on your server to translate domain names into IP addresses and vice versa. You can install and configure a DNS server software such as BIND (Berkeley Internet Name Domain) or use a third-party DNS service. Setting up DHCP: If your server will act as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, configure DHCP settings to assign IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS server addresses to client devices automatically.
- 23. Firewall Configuration: Configure a firewall on your server to control incoming and outgoing traffic. Define firewall rules to allow or deny traffic based on source and destination IP addresses, ports, and protocols. Use tools like iptables (Linux) or Windows Firewall (Windows Server) for this purpose. SSH (Secure Shell): If the server will be accessed remotely, configure SSH for secure remote access. Disable password- based authentication and use SSH keys for authentication instead. This enhances security by preventing brute-force
- 24. Web Server Configuration: If your server will host websites or web applications, install and configure a web server software such as Apache HTTP Server or Nginx. Configure virtual hosts to host multiple websites on the same server if necessary. Email Server Configuration: If your server will handle email services, install and configure an email server software such as Postfix (SMTP server) and Dovecot (IMAP/POP3 server) on Linux or Microsoft Exchange Server on Windows. Configure email accounts, domains, and mail
- 25. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Server Configuration: If your server will provide FTP services for file transfer, install and configure an FTP server software such as vsftpd (Linux) or FileZilla Server (Windows). Set up user accounts and directory permissions for FTP access. Monitoring and Management: Install and configure monitoring tools to track the performance and health of your server and network. Use tools like Nagios, Zabbix, or Prometheus for monitoring, and configure SNMP for network device monitoring.
- 26. Backup and Redundancy: Implement backup strategies to protect data stored on the server. Set up regular backups to an external storage device or cloud service. Implement RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) for disk redundancy if necessary. Security Measures: Harden the server's security by applying security updates regularly, configuring access controls, and implementing intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) if needed. Regularly review and update security policies to mitigate emerging threats. Documentation: Document the server's network configuration, including IP addresses, DNS settings, firewall rules, installed services, and their configurations. This documentation will be helpful for troubleshooting and future reference.