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This document provides an overview of deploying and managing Windows Server 2016. It discusses network and Windows Server overview, how to install Windows Server with options for desktop experience, server core, and Nano Server. It also covers initial post-installation configuration and an introduction to using PowerShell for administration.

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Network Administration#1

This document provides an overview of deploying and managing Windows Server 2016. It discusses network and Windows Server overview, how to install Windows Server with options for desktop experience, server core, and Nano Server. It also covers initial post-installation configuration and an introduction to using PowerShell for administration.

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Course Objective

After completing this course, you will be able to:


• Manage & Control Domain Network
• Deploy and Manage Windows Server
• Understand Domain Controllers
• Install, Configure & Implement Multiple Servers
• Create, Edit, Configure & Implement GPO
• Know Virtual Technology
• Maintain Windows Server Backup and Disaster Recovery
Course Outline

• Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2016


• Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
• Defining & Configuring RODC, ADC & FSMO Roles
• Managing Active Directory Domain Services
• Implementing DNS & DHCP Server
• Deploying Windows Image
• Implementing Group Policy
• Understanding IIS
• Optimizing File Services
CHAPTER 1
Deploying & Managing Windows Server
Lecture Outline

• Network Overview
• Windows Server Overview
• Installing Windows Server
• Understanding Server Core
• A word on Nano Server
• Post Installation Configuration
• Introduction to PowerShell
Windows Server Overview

• Hardware
• The physical components of a computer is called Hardware.
• Or any electronic or mechanical component which form a computer is hardware.
• Examples are,
• Keyboard
• CPU
• Monitor
• Software
• Software refers to computer programs, routines and packages required to utilize and
control the operation of the computer such as
• DISK Operating System,
• Operating Systems,
• MS-Office or
• User developed programs
Network Overview

Network is a collection of two or more than two computers, or network devices


connected by network media in order to share data or resources.
• Devices: Computers, Routers, Switches
• Medium: Copper ( Coaxial, Ethernet), Fiber & Wireless (Wi-Fi, WIMAX)
• Data: Web browsing, Email, & Video
• Protocols: Set of roles for communication
Network Organizations

Provide Interface Provide Device


• Microsoft (Win10, Server 2016) • CISCO
• Read Hat (Linux) • JUNIPER
• Sun (Solaris) • SAMSUNG
• Apple (Mac OS) • NOVEL NETWARE
Windows Server Overview

Operating System
• Is a software program that enables the computer hardware to communicate and
operate with computer software

Client Operating System Server Operating System


▪Is a single user operating system ▪Is a multi-user operating system
▪Only one user can actively using the ▪Optimized for multi-user to access the system
system at a time at the same time
▪Ex: Win 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 ▪Ex: Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016
Windows Server Overview
Windows Server 2016
Is a cloud friendly platform which is important at this stage of technology.
- Developed by: Microsoft
- Released : 26 Sept 2016
- Generally available: 12 Oct 2016 (v 1607)
- Latest release: 17 Oct 2017 (v 1709)
- Platform: x86, 64
Windows Server 2016 Editions

Standard Edition Datacenter Edition


CPU- Up to 16 Cores CPU- No software limitation
Hyper-V – Up to 2 VMs Hyper-V – Unlimited VMs
Limited User 15 unlimited user
Installing Windows Server

If we want to move to a newer version of windows server we have lots of option to


get there:
1. Clean Installation
2. Migration
3. Upgrade
Installing Windows Server
Clean Installation
Install the newer operating system directly over the old one on the same hardware,
by deleting the previous operating system.
▪ Fresh/clean installation, Most frequently use
▪ Easy and simplest way of installation

Methods for clean installation:


1. Install from a Disk/Image
2. Install from a USB Flash Drive
3. Install from a Network by deploying WDS
Installing Windows Server

Migration
Moving one role or feature and its data to a different computer not upgrading the feature on
the same computer – source server destination server.
Ex: Migrate DHCP role from Server 2012 Server 2016
Upgrade
Is an option that keep the same hardware and all the server roles you have setup without
flattening.
Classic upgrade: upgrading from an older OS to a newer one (server 2012 2016).
Modern upgrade: upgrading from an older version to a newer (server 2016[1607] [1709).
Installing Windows Server

Hardware requirements
Minimum hardware requirements for installation of windows server 2016.
- 1.4 GHz, 64 bit processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 32 GB Hard Drive for partition
- Gigabit NIC that support PXE boot
Installing Windows Server

Installation Option for Windows Server 2016

1.Install Win Server 2016 with Desktop Experience (GUI)


2.Install Win Server 2016 without Desktop Experience (Core)
3.Install A Nano Server
Installing Windows Server

Install Server with Desktop Experience


- This option is useful when graphical user interface is required
- All server roles and features are supported
- Provide easier console administration
- 4GB more HDD for the GUI
- Use ~ 15% more RAM
- Use ~ 5% CPU time
Installing Windows Server

Install Server without Desktop Experience (Server Core)


▪ The server core option reduces the space required on disk and provide security
▪ Can manage remotely via Server Manager, & Remote Server Administration Tools
▪ Can manage locally through command line, & widows PowerShell
▪ Is the default and recommended installation option
▪ Note: server core can run almost all server roles but there are some exceptions listed bellow:
▪ Not support upgrades from previous version on win server to a newer version
▪ Server core does not support: WDS, NPAS, AD FS, and Nor Application Services
Installing Windows Server

Install A Nano Server


Nano server appeared as a separate installation option for win server 2016, an admin could use it
as a smaller alternative to server core in VMs or Containers.
Once you have widows server 2016 standard or datacenter Nano server is included, it does not
require extra purchase, and use 93% less HDD.
Unlike Server Core:
• Nano server is a service to be deployed not a separate server, so its installation process is
completely different, is done by deploying a virtual hard drive from PowerShell.
• Nano server is a headless so there is no locally logon or GUI compatibility
• Nano server support only 64 bit applications
Post-Installation Configuration

Initial configuration of Windows Server 2016


- Network & IP address settings
- Configure windows firewall
- Set the computer name
- Enable remote desktop
- Configure time zone
Introduction to PowerShell

Two types of command line interpreter applications are available in most windows
OS.
• CMD
is a command line interpreter application available in most win OS, is officially
called windows command processor, command shell, Cmd prompt or Cmd.exe.
• PowerShell
is an interactive command line shell developed by Microsoft to help IT
professionals configure systems and automate administrative tasks.
Introduction to PowerShell

PowerShell Vs Cmd.exe
PowerShell and Cmd.exe do have similarities, but they have some common difference.
- Cmd.exe provide command line interface for limited set of functionalities and PowerShell do that for
more set of functionalities.
Ipconfig, ipconfig | out-file –filepath c:\iptxt.txt; c:\iptxt.txt / Dir, (Dir, Get-Childitem, Get-Help Get-
Childitem)
- Cmd.exe makes dealing with command result difficult, while PowerShell makes dealing with command
result very easy Ex: automation
- PowerShell provides access to the .NET Framework
Update-Help, Get-Help Get-Help –Online
Summary

• Network Overview
• Windows Server Overview
• Installing Windows Server
• Understanding Server Core
• A word on Nano Server
• Post Installation Configuration
• Introduction to PowerShell

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