Experiment 1: Installation of Windows Server
P1 - P4: Installation of Windows Server 2003, 2008 & 2012
1. Insert Installation Media:
o Insert the DVD or USB drive containing the Windows Server installation files into the
computer.
2. Boot from Installation Media:
o Restart the computer and boot from the installation media. You may need to change the
boot order in BIOS/UEFI settings.
3. Select Language and Other Preferences:
o Choose your language, time, and keyboard preferences. Click "Next."
4. Click "Install Now":
o Begin the installation process by clicking the "Install Now" button.
5. Enter Product Key:
o If prompted, enter the product key. Click "Next."
6. Accept License Terms:
o Read and accept the license terms. Click "Next."
7. Choose Installation Type:
o Select "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" for a clean installation.
8. Select Partition:
o Choose the partition where you want to install Windows Server. Click "Next."
9. Installation Process:
o The installation process will begin. The system will copy files, install features and
updates, and complete the installation.
10. Initial Setup:
o Once installation is complete, set up the administrator account and password.
11. Configure Initial Settings:
o Configure initial settings such as network, time zone, and update preferences.
12. Verify Installation:
o Ensure that Windows Server is correctly installed and operational.
Repeat the above steps for Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2012.
Experiment 2: DNS Configuration
P5 - P8: WINS & DNS Installation & Configuration
1. Open Server Manager:
o Launch the Server Manager from the Start menu.
2. Add Roles and Features:
o Click "Add Roles and Features" and proceed through the wizard.
3. Select Server:
o Choose the appropriate server from the server pool.
4. Select Server Roles:
o Select "DNS Server" and "WINS Server" from the list of roles. Click "Next."
5. Install Features:
o Confirm and install the required features. The server will install and configure DNS and
WINS services.
6. Configure DNS Server:
o Open the DNS Manager from the Server Manager.
o Right-click on the server name and select "Configure a DNS Server."
o Follow the wizard to configure forward and reverse lookup zones.
7. Configure WINS Server:
o Open the WINS Manager from the Administrative Tools.
o Configure WINS settings as required.
8. Verify Configuration:
o Use the nslookup command to verify DNS configuration.
o Test WINS resolution using appropriate tools.
P9 - P12: DNS Backup & Restore, NSLookup Query and DNS Database Files
1. Backup DNS Configuration:
o Open DNS Manager.
o Right-click the DNS server and select "Backup."
o Save the backup file to a secure location.
2. Restore DNS Configuration:
o Open DNS Manager.
o Right-click the DNS server and select "Restore."
o Choose the backup file and restore the configuration.
3. Perform NSLookup Queries:
o Open Command Prompt.
o Use the command nslookup <hostname> to perform DNS queries and verify
responses.
4. Manage DNS Database Files:
o Locate DNS database files typically found in the %SystemRoot%\System32\DNS
directory.
o Edit and manage these files as necessary for your DNS setup.
Experiment 3: Active Directory Domain Service
P13 - P16: Active Directory Root DC Installation and Configuration
1. Open Server Manager:
o Launch the Server Manager from the Start menu.
2. Add Roles and Features:
o Click "Add Roles and Features" and proceed through the wizard.
3. Select Server:
o Choose the appropriate server from the server pool.
4. Select Server Roles:
o Select "Active Directory Domain Services" and proceed through the wizard.
5. Promote Server to Domain Controller:
o Once the role is installed, click on the notification flag in Server Manager and select
"Promote this server to a domain controller."
6. Add a New Forest:
o Choose "Add a new forest" and specify the root domain name. Click "Next."
7. Configure Domain Controller Options:
o Set the forest and domain functional levels.
o Provide a DSRM (Directory Services Restore Mode) password.
8. DNS Options:
o Configure DNS options as needed. Click "Next."
9. Additional Options:
o Review NetBIOS name and other settings. Click "Next."
10. Paths:
o Specify the paths for the database, log files, and SYSVOL. Click "Next."
11. Review Options:
o Review your selections and click "Next."
12. Install:
o Click "Install" to complete the configuration.
P17 - P20: Additional DC Installation and Child Domain Configuration
1. Add Additional Domain Controller:
o Follow the same steps as for the root DC, but choose "Add a domain controller to an
existing domain" instead of "Add a new forest."
2. Configure Additional Domain Controller Options:
o Specify the domain name and credentials.
o Configure replication options and site information.
3. Configure DNS:
o Ensure DNS is correctly configured for the additional domain controller.
4. Configure Child Domain:
o Choose "Add a new domain to an existing forest" and specify the parent domain name.
o Provide child domain details and credentials.
o Follow the remaining steps as for root DC installation.
P21 - P24: RODC Installation and Configuration
1. Install RODC Role:
o Open Server Manager and add the "Active Directory Domain Services" role if not
already installed.
2. Promote Server to RODC:
o Follow the steps to promote the server to a domain controller.
o Choose "Read-only domain controller (RODC)" in the options.
3. Configure RODC Options:
o Specify password replication policies and delegation settings.
4. Complete Installation:
o Review and complete the installation process.
Experiment 4: NTFS Permissions and Security
P25 - P28: DACL Permissions, Disk Quota, and Encryption Configuration
1. Configure DACL Permissions:
o Right-click on a file or folder, select "Properties."
o Go to the "Security" tab and click "Edit."
o Add or remove users/groups and set appropriate permissions.
2. Configure Disk Quotas:
o Open "File Server Resource Manager" from the Administrative Tools.
o Create and apply quota templates to the desired volumes.
3. Configure Encryption:
o Right-click on a file or folder, select "Properties."
o Go to the "General" tab and click "Advanced."
o Check "Encrypt contents to secure data" and apply.
P29 - P32: Configuration of User Accounts and NTFS Permissions on Domain
1. Create User Accounts:
o Open "Active Directory Users and Computers."
o Right-click on the desired organizational unit (OU) and select "New" > "User."
o Follow the wizard to create user accounts.
2. Manage Group Memberships:
o Open "Active Directory Users and Computers."
o Add users to groups by right-clicking on the user, selecting "Properties," and going to
the "Member Of" tab.
3. Apply NTFS Permissions on Domain:
o Apply NTFS permissions to files and folders as done in P25 but within the domain
context.
Experiment 5: Disk Management
P33 - P36: RAID Configuration and Disk Mapping
1. Open Disk Management:
o Right-click on "This PC" and select "Manage."
o Go to "Disk Management."
2. Configure RAID:
o Right-click on available unallocated space.
o Choose the appropriate RAID type (e.g., RAID 1, RAID 5) and follow the wizard to
configure.
3. Map Disks:
o Right-click on the disk and choose "Change Drive Letter and Paths."
o Assign or change drive letters and paths as needed.
Experiment 6: DHCP Configuration
P37 - P40: DHCP Installation and Configuration
1. Open Server Manager:
o Launch the Server Manager from the Start menu.
2. Add Roles and Features:
o Click "Add Roles and Features" and proceed through the wizard.
3. Select Server Roles:
o Select "DHCP Server" and proceed with the installation.
4. Configure DHCP Server:
o Open the DHCP Manager.
o Create new scopes, configure IP address ranges, and set lease durations.
5. Activate Scopes:
o Right-click on the scope and select "Activate."
Experiment 7: Web Server Configuration with Advanced DNS
P41 - P44: Web Server FTP Server Configuration without DNS
1. Open Server Manager:
o Launch the Server Manager from the Start menu.
2. Add Roles and Features:
o Click "Add Roles and Features" and proceed through the wizard.
3. Select Server Roles:
o Select "Web Server (IIS)" and "FTP Server" roles.
4. Configure FTP Server:
o Open IIS Manager.
o Create a new FTP site, configure bindings, and set authentication and authorization
rules.
P45 - P48: Web Server FTP Server Configuration with DNS
1. Ensure DNS is Configured:
o Make sure DNS is properly configured with the appropriate records for the web server.
2. Follow Steps P41 - P44:
o Repeat the steps to configure the web server and FTP server, ensuring DNS settings are
utilized.
3. Test Configuration:
o Use a web browser or FTP client to verify that the server is accessible via DNS.
Experiment 1: Installation of Windows Server
P1 - P4: Installation of Windows Server 2003, 2008 & 2012
1. Prepare Installation Media:
o Download the Windows Server ISO files from the official Microsoft website or ensure
you have the installation DVD/USB.
o If using a USB drive, create a bootable USB using tools like Rufus.
2. Insert Installation Media and Boot:
o Insert the DVD or USB drive into the computer.
o Restart the computer and enter BIOS/UEFI settings (commonly by pressing F2, F10,
DEL, or ESC during startup).
o Change the boot order to boot from the USB or DVD drive first.
3. Begin Installation:
o Once booted from the installation media, select your language, time, and keyboard
preferences. Click "Next."
o Click "Install Now."
4. Enter Product Key and Accept License:
o Enter the product key if prompted and accept the license terms.
5. Custom Installation:
o Choose "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" for a clean installation.
6. Select Installation Partition:
o Select the partition where you want to install Windows Server. If needed, create a new
partition.
o Click "Next" to start the installation.
7. Complete Installation:
o The system will copy files and install features. This process may take some time.
o After installation, the server will restart. Follow the prompts to set up the administrator
account and password.
8. Initial Configuration:
o Configure basic settings such as network configuration, time zone, and update settings.
Repeat the above steps for Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2012 installations.
Experiment 2: DNS Configuration
P5 - P8: WINS & DNS Installation & Configuration
1. Open Server Manager:
o Click on the Server Manager icon in the taskbar or find it in the Start menu.
2. Add Roles and Features:
o Click "Add Roles and Features" to open the wizard.
o Proceed through the wizard until you reach the "Select server roles" page.
3. Select DNS and WINS Roles:
o Check the boxes for "DNS Server" and "WINS Server." Click "Next" and proceed to
install these roles.
4. Configure DNS Server:
o Open the DNS Manager from the Server Manager dashboard.
o Right-click on the server name and select "Configure a DNS Server."
o Follow the wizard to set up forward and reverse lookup zones.
5. Configure WINS Server:
o Open the WINS Manager from the Administrative Tools.
o Follow the steps to configure WINS settings.
6. Verify DNS Configuration:
o Open Command Prompt and use nslookup <hostname> to test DNS resolution.
P9 - P12: DNS Backup & Restore, NSLookup Query, and DNS Database Files
1. Backup DNS Configuration:
o Open DNS Manager, right-click the DNS server, and select "Backup."
o Choose a location to save the backup file.
2. Restore DNS Configuration:
o In DNS Manager, right-click the DNS server and select "Restore."
o Select the backup file to restore the configuration.
3. NSLookup Queries:
o Open Command Prompt.
o Use nslookup <hostname> to perform DNS queries and check the results.
4. Manage DNS Database Files:
o Locate DNS database files in %SystemRoot%\System32\DNS.
o Use a text editor to view or edit these files if necessary.
Experiment 3: Active Directory Domain Service
P13 - P16: Active Directory Root DC Installation and Configuration
1. Open Server Manager:
o Click on the Server Manager icon in the taskbar or find it in the Start menu.
2. Add Roles and Features:
o Click "Add Roles and Features" to open the wizard.
o Proceed through the wizard until you reach the "Select server roles" page.
3. Select Active Directory Domain Services:
o Check the box for "Active Directory Domain Services" and proceed with the
installation.
4. Promote Server to Domain Controller:
o After installation, a notification will appear in Server Manager. Click "Promote this
server to a domain controller."
o Choose "Add a new forest" and specify the root domain name.
5. Configure Domain Controller Options:
o Set the forest and domain functional levels.
o Provide a DSRM password.
6. Complete the Wizard:
o Follow the remaining steps in the wizard and click "Install."
P17 - P20: Additional DC Installation and Child Domain Configuration
1. Follow the Steps to Add a New Domain Controller:
o In Server Manager, click "Add Roles and Features" and select "Active Directory
Domain Services."
o Promote the server to a domain controller, choosing "Add a domain controller to an
existing domain."
2. Configure Additional DC Options:
o Specify the domain name and credentials.
o Set replication options and site information.
3. Add a Child Domain:
o In the promotion wizard, choose "Add a new domain to an existing forest" and specify
the parent domain name.
o Follow the remaining steps to configure and install the child domain.
P21 - P24: RODC Installation and Configuration
1. Install RODC Role:
o Open Server Manager and add the "Active Directory Domain Services" role.
2. Promote Server to RODC:
o In Server Manager, promote the server to a domain controller, choosing "Read-only
domain controller (RODC)."
3. Configure RODC Options:
o Specify password replication policies and delegation settings.
4. Complete the Installation:
o Review and complete the installation process.
Experiment 4: NTFS Permissions and Security
P25 - P28: DACL Permissions, Disk Quota, and Encryption Configuration
1. Configure DACL Permissions:
o Right-click a file or folder, select "Properties."
o Go to the "Security" tab and click "Edit."
o Add or remove users/groups and set permissions.
2. Configure Disk Quotas:
o Open "File Server Resource Manager" from Administrative Tools.
o Create and apply quota templates to volumes.
3. Enable File Encryption:
o Right-click a file or folder, select "Properties."
o Go to the "General" tab, click "Advanced," and check "Encrypt contents to secure data."
P29 - P32: User Accounts and NTFS Permissions in a Domain
1. Create User Accounts:
o Open "Active Directory Users and Computers."
o Right-click the desired OU, select "New" > "User," and follow the wizard.
2. Manage Group Memberships:
o Right-click a user, select "Properties," and go to the "Member Of" tab to add or remove
group memberships.
3. Apply NTFS Permissions:
o In a domain context, right-click a file or folder, select "Properties," go to the "Security"
tab, and set permissions.
Experiment 5: Disk Management
P33 - P36: RAID Configuration and Disk Mapping
1. Open Disk Management:
o Right-click "This PC," select "Manage," and go to "Disk Management."
2. Configure RAID:
o Right-click unallocated space, choose the RAID type (e.g., RAID 1, RAID 5), and
follow the wizard.
3. Map Disks:
o Right-click a disk, choose "Change Drive Letter and Paths," and assign or change drive
letters.
Experiment 6: DHCP Configuration
P37 - P40: DHCP Installation and Configuration
1. Open Server Manager:
o Click on the Server Manager icon in the taskbar or find it in the Start menu.
2. Add Roles and Features:
o Click "Add Roles and Features" to open the wizard.
o Select "DHCP Server" and proceed with the installation.
3. Configure DHCP Server:
o Open the DHCP Manager.
o Create new scopes, configure IP address ranges, and set lease durations.
4. Activate Scopes:
o Right-click the scope in DHCP Manager and select "Activate."
Experiment 7: Web Server Configuration with Advanced DNS
P41 - P44: Web Server FTP Server Configuration without DNS
1. Open Server Manager:
o Click on the Server Manager icon in the taskbar or find it in the Start menu.
2. Add Roles and Features:
o Click "Add Roles and Features" to open the wizard.
o Select "Web Server (IIS)" and "FTP Server" roles.
3. Configure FTP Server:
o Open IIS Manager.
o Create a new FTP site, configure bindings, and set authentication and authorization
rules.
P45 - P48: Web Server FTP Server Configuration with DNS
1. Ensure DNS is Configured:
o Verify that DNS is properly configured with the appropriate records for the web server.
2. Follow Steps P41 - P44:
o Configure the web server and FTP server, ensuring DNS settings are utilized.
3. Test Configuration:
o Use a web browser or FTP client to verify that the server is accessible via DNS.
