Understanding the Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (Part-1)
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The document provides an overview of Windows server administration fundamentals, specifically aimed at server technicians preparing for certification exams. It covers key topics such as server roles, hardware components, workgroups and domains, and management tools like the Microsoft Management Console. Additional resources for training and upcoming webinars offered by Netcom Learning are also included.
Understanding the Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (Part-1)
- 1. Understanding the Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (Part-1)
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- 5. Agenda •What is a Server. •Server Roles. •Server Hardware. •Workgroups & Domains. •Devices and Printers. •Windows Server OS Management Tools.
- 6. Today’s Webinar • Is directed for the Server technicians and those who want to advance forward with their certification exams after being earning 1. CompTIA A+ Certification. 2. CompTIA Network+ Certification. 3. Or MicroSoft Networking Fundamentals MTA Certification Exam 98-366. • This Webinar is an overview for CopmTIA Server+ SK0-004, and Microsoft MTA Exam 98-365.
- 7. The Server A server is a computer that is a meant to be a dedicated service provider, and a client is a computer that requests services. A network that is made up of dedicated servers and clients is known as a client/server network. A server-based network is the best network for sharing resources and data, while providing centralized network. security for those resources and data. Networks with Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 are usually client/server networks.
- 8. Server Roles A server role is a primary duty that a server performs. You should note that a server could have multiple roles. When you are determining hardware and software needs, look at the role the role and the load the server will be placed under.
- 9. Selecting the Server Hardware The Considerations when Choosing Server hardware are: Server is designed to provide network services (multiple users at the same time), If the server fails or becomes inaccessible, the problem will affect multiple people. You also need to plan so you know how to deal with problems when they occur.
- 10. These are the primary subsystems that make up a server: Processor , Memory, Storage, Network •If any of these fails, the entire system can fail. •They can also cause bottleneck that may affect performance of the entire system. Primary Subsystems Processor The server is build around one or more integrated chips called the processor. It is considered the brain of the computer since all of the instructions it performs are mathematical calculations and logical comparisons.
- 11. RAM, which stands for random access memory, is the computer’s short-term or temporary memory. It stores instructions and data that the processor accesses directly. If you have more RAM, you can load more instructions and data from the disks. In addition, having sufficient RAM can be one of the main factors in your computer’s overall performance. RAM
- 12. Traditionally, hard drives are half electronic/half mechanical devices that store magnetic fields on rotating platters. Today, some hard drives, known as solid-state drives, are electronic devices with no mechanical components. While most personal computers have only local storage consisting of internal hard drives, servers may connect to external storage through a network-attached storage (NAS) or storage area network (SAN). Storage
- 13. The last primary component that makes up a server is the network connection. Without a network connection, the server is not able to communicate with other servers or the clients. Most servers include one or more network interface cards or NICs. The minimum speed of today’s network cards is 100 Mbit/second, while the minimum speed for servers is 1 Gbit/second or faster. Network Connection
- 14. component that brings these four subsystems together is the motherboard. For the processor to communicate with the rest of the system, the processor plugs in or connects to a large circuit board called the motherboard or system board. The motherboard allows the processor to branch out and communicate with all of the other computer components. Motherboard
- 15. Instructions that control most of the computer’s input/output functions, such as communicating with disks, RAM, and the monitor kept in the System ROM chips, are known as the BIOS (basic input/output system). By having instructions (software) written on the BIOS, the system already knows how to communicate with some basic components such as a keyboard and how to read some basic disks such as IDE drives. It also looks for additional ROM chips that may be on the motherboard or on expansion cards that you add to the system. The process of updating your system ROM BIOS, is called flashing the BIOS. BIOS
- 16. A case provides an enclosure that helps protect the system components that are inside. A case with the power supplies and additional fans are usually designed to provide a fair amount of airflow through the system to keep the system cool. The server room is the work area of the Information Technology (IT) department that contains the servers and most of the communication devices including switches and routers. The room should be secure, with only a handful of people allowed to have access to it. Power Supply & Case
- 17. Windows NT (first released in 1993) is a family of operating systems produced by Microsoft. Since then, Microsoft has built on the previous version and has released Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, , Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016. Windows Server Family
- 18. A workgroup is usually associated with a peer-to-peer network in which user accounts are decentralized and stored on each individual computer. A domain is a logical unit of computers that define a security boundary, and it is usually associated with Microsoft’s Active Directory. The security of the domain is generally centralized and controlled by Windows servers acting as domain controllers. Workgroups and Domains
- 20. Starting with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, Windows includes the Devices and Printers folder to quickly allow users to see all the devices connected to the computer and to configure and troubleshoot these devices. It also allows you to view information about the make, model, and manufacturer and gives you detailed information about the sync capabilities of a mobile phone or other mobile devices.
- 21. The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is one of the primary administrative tools used to manage Windows and many of the network services provided by Windows. It provides a standard method to create, save, and open the various administrative tools provided by Windows. When you open Administrative Tools, most of these programs are an MMC. To start an empty MMC, go to the command prompt, Start Search box or Run box, type mmc or mmc.exe. Windows Server OS Management Tools Microsoft Management Consol
- 22. Administrative Tools is a folder in the Control Panel that contains tools for system administrators and advanced users. To access the Administrative Tools, open the Control Panel, open Administrative Tools by clicking Start, Control Panel, System, and Security while in Category View or double-click the Administrative Tools applet while in Icon view. There is also a quick link on Windows Servers that can be accessed by clicking the Start button. Administrative Tools
- 23. Computer Management: Manage local or remote computers by using a single, consolidated desktop tool. Using Computer Management, you can perform many tasks, such as monitoring system events, configuring hard disks, and managing system performance. Computer Management Tools
- 24. A server role is a set of software programs that, when installed and properly configured, enables a computer perform a specific function for multiple users or computers within a network. Role services are software programs that provide the functionality of a role or service. Server Manager and Roles
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- 26. Recommended Courses NetCom Learning offers a comprehensive portfolio for Windows Server training options. Please see below the list of recommended courses: 20740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 20741: Networking with Windows Server 2016 20742: Identity with Windows Server 2016 20743: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 Check out more Windows Server training options with NetCom Learning – CLICK HERE
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Editor's Notes
- #8: A computer is providing services and requesting services. While computers with Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 are designed to provide services, they can also request services from other computers.
- #9: Some of the more common server roles include: File services Print services Web services Remote access Application servers Email server Database server
- #11: The clock speed of a processor is usually expressed in gigahertz (GHz). Most of the processors sold today are multi-core processors, which are like having two or more processing cores packaged as one. Today, the newer processors are 64-bit, which work faster than the older 32-bit processors. With more data in memory, a 64-bit processor can work faster because it can access larger amounts of RAM instead of swapping data back and forth with the much slower disks
- #12: Unfortunately, when power is cut to the RAM, like when you shut off your PC, the contents of the RAM disappear. This is the reason you use disks rather than RAM for long-term storage.
- #15: Although everything is made around the processor, the motherboard is considered the nervous system of the PC. Motherboard capabilities have been greatly expanded (most include sound and network connectivity), and you can further expand the capabilities of the system by installing expansion cards (sometimes referred to as daughter boards).
- #16: If you have not realized it by now, instructions written on the BIOS is software. Unfortunately like any software, the BIOS may need to have a bug fixed or may need to be expanded to support a new type of hardware that did not exist when the BIOS was written. Sometimes a newer BIOS version can lead to better system performance. To overcome some problems, you should check with your system or motherboard manufacturer to see if they have a new version of the BIOS. The process of updating your system ROM BIOS, is called flashing the BIOS. Unfortunately, flashing the BIOS is a delicate process. If the process gets interrupted in the middle or you install the wrong version, your system may not become accessible and you may have to replace your motherboard to overcome the problem.
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- #36: I’d like to thank the team members that were part of this webinar: Swedha Sarah Gaurav Ben Ankuna vashali &special thanks to Chief Engineer Mina Henery from IBM Germany for his valuable support