Server Management: Windows Server 2012- Research Report Writing Assignment

Internal Code: MAS1992

Research Report Writing Assignment:

Task: Activity 1: Research the required commands to configure Windows Server 2012 R2 using Powershell. Deploy and configure a domain controller and a server in that domain using only the Server Core mode of Server 2012 R2 using your researched commands. Write a brief report based on the above task. Use the following headings. - Objective - Method - Observations - Discussion When writing observations, include a comparison to the graphical user interface (GUI) mode of performing the same tasks, as well as any difficulties you had. Under the discussion heading, pick two topics from the previous semester and research the process of configuring them using Server Core and powershell. Compare the powershell process to using the Graphical User Interface to perform the same configurations. Activity 2 Discussion Questions: 1. Research two different certificate authorities and compare the certificates and services they provide. 2. Explain the different methods of certificate enrollment, with an example of where you might use each. Activity 3 AD CS Lab Report with the following headings. Refer to Orin Thomas, Chapter 4 for lab steps. Headings: - Objective - Method - Observations Activity 4 Discussion Questions: 1. Your IT firm wants to implement an NFS system for their UNIX and Linux clients to access shared files on the predominantly windows network. Research and explain how you would do this. 2. The firm is having issues with employees in a branch office having delays in accessing their shared files due to high network load. What windows feature could help alleviate this network load? How would you configure this feature both in an office with a primary server and without one? Activity 5 Complete practice exercises 1-12 in chapter 9 of the Orin Thomas reading (page 649). Write a lab report based on the lab. Activity 6 1. Briefly describe each type of trust and an give example of a situation where it would be appropriate to use. (Transitive, Forest, External, Realm, Shortcut) 2. Explain the difference between selective authentication, domain-wide authentication and forest-wide authentication. 3. Give an example of a situation where SID filtering might need to be disabled. Activity 7 Multi-Domain Forests Lab Report Refer to Orin Thomas Chapter 1, Exercises 1-13 for Lab steps. Prepare a lab report Headings: - Objective - Method - Observations