COC 3: Configure Server

Server Configuration and Management

This module covers configuring computer servers including local server setup, Active Directory installation, folder redirection, and remote desktop management. You will learn to configure servers for domain readiness and network services.

Duration

30 Hours

Prerequisites

Intro to CSS + COC 1 + COC 2

Format

Lecture + Hands-on

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Configure local server settings and network configuration

Install and configure server roles including Active Directory

Set up folder redirection and user account management

Enable and manage remote desktop connections

Implement proper server security measures

Test and validate server functionality

Types of Servers

Understanding different server types and their specific roles in network infrastructure.

Domain Controller

Manages network authentication and directory services

User authentication
Group policies
Active Directory
DNS services

File Server

Manages and shares files across the network

File sharing
Access control
Backup management
Folder redirection

DHCP Server

Automatically assigns IP addresses to network devices

IP address allocation
Subnet configuration
Lease management
Scope management

Remote Desktop Server

Enables remote access to server and client machines

Remote access
Session management
Security policies
Connection control

Network Services

Essential network services that servers provide to support network operations.

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Centralized directory service for user and computer management

User authentication
Group policy management
Organizational units
Domain services

DNS (Domain Name System)

Translates domain names to IP addresses

Name resolution
Zone management
Record configuration
Reverse lookup

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

Automatically assigns IP addresses to network devices

IP address allocation
Subnet configuration
Lease management
Scope configuration

Folder Redirection

Redirects user folders to network locations

Desktop redirection
Documents redirection
Group policy integration
Offline access

Security Measures

Essential security practices to protect servers and network infrastructure.

Firewall Configuration

Configure Windows Firewall to allow necessary services

User Access Control

Implement proper user authentication and authorization

Remote Desktop Security

Secure remote desktop connections with proper credentials

Group Policy Security

Apply security policies through Group Policy Objects

Course Modules

Structured learning modules covering all aspects of server configuration and management.

Core Assessment Tasks

Task 1: Folder Redirection & User Account Management (Module 3) | Task 2: Remote Desktop Management (Module 4)

These modules will be thoroughly assessed hands-on during your TESDA evaluation.

Local Server Setup & Configuration

Lay the foundation for your server. Learn how to configure your machine for domain readiness.

6 hours

Set static IP address

Rename server computer

Configure Windows Firewall

Enable Remote Desktop

Disk Management Setup

Installing and Configuring Server Roles

Add and configure roles needed for domain and network services.

8 hours

Install Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Install DNS and DHCP

Promote to Domain Controller

Setup new forest: bgfccss.com

Configure DHCP scope and reverse lookup zones

TASK 1

Folder Redirection & User Account Management

Create domain users and redirect client folders to the server.

10 hours

Create Organizational Units

Add user accounts (e.g., win10, win11)

Share Redirection folder

Apply Folder Redirection using Group Policy

Test redirection from client machines

TASK 2

Remote Desktop Management

Control server and clients remotely using Remote Desktop Connection.

6 hours

Enable Remote Desktop on both server and clients

Connect to server from client

Remote into client from server

Switch between devices smoothly

Assessment Criteria

Your performance will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Proper local server configuration and network setup

Successful installation and configuration of server roles

Correct folder redirection and user account management

Effective remote desktop management and connectivity

Implementation of security measures and policies

Complete testing and validation of server functionality

Ready for the Next Step?

Continue your journey with COC 4: Maintaining and Repairing Systems and Networks

Continue to COC 4