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Quarter: 1 Week: 4 Day: 1 Activity No. 1

Competency: Configure network services (TLE_IACSS9-12SUCS-IIIf-j-IVa-j-38)
Objective: Identify the normal functions of a server
Topic: Server Normal Functions
Materials: Screenshot
Reference: Competency-Based Learning Material, Computer Systems Servicing
Copyright: For classroom use only

Concept Notes:
Introduction

A server is a computer designed to process requests and deliver data to another computer
over the internet or a local network. A well-known type of server is a web server where
web pages can be accessed over the internet through a client like a web browser.

Server Normal Functions

Server normal functions are the basic software features that comes preinstalled and pre-
configured along with the server operating system during the installation process.

The current configuration of server normal functions, also have the option to modify its
values by providing computer information, updating and customizing the server. It also
helps evaluate if the server is running smoothly with no errors, and if there are no
unexpected behaviors, such as network connectivity problems.

ACTIVITY:

Directions: Write your answers below.

1. What is a server?
2. What are the normal functions of a server?
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Quarter: 1 Week: 4 Day: 2 Activity No. 2

Competency: Configure network services (TLE_IACSS9-12SUCS-IIIf-j-IVa-j-38)
Objective: Configure Windows Server 2012 R2 and network connections
Topic: Windows Server Initial Configuration Tasks
Materials: Screenshot
Reference: Competency-Based Learning Material, Computer Systems Servicing
Copyright: For classroom use only

Concept Notes:
WINDOWS SERVER INITIAL CONFIGURATION TASKS:

The Initial Configuration Tasks (ICT) is the first page after logging on to a clean install of
Windows Server.

Activation - helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine, and that it has not been
used on more computers than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. Activation
helps prevent software counterfeiting.

Activate Windows - shows the activation status for the installed operating system. Not
activated is displayed if an administrator has not provided a product key or has provided a
product key but has not yet activated Windows either online or by telephone. Activated is
displayed, together with the Windows product ID, if an administrator has provided the
correct product key and activated the operating system.

Set time zone - field is where you can change the date, time and time zone settings of the
system clock in which the computer is located.

Configure networking - sets up network connections that provide connectivity between

your computer and the Internet, a network, or another computer. If first time in installing
the server, then provide the name of the computer.

Three Programs That Enable Automatic Updating and Feedback:

1. Windows automatic updating checks the Microsoft Update Website for available
updates for your computer’s operating system, and depending on your preferences, can
install the updates automatically, or wait to install updates until you have approved them
for installation.

• Windows Error Reporting allows Windows to send descriptions of problems on your

server to Microsoft and look for steps you can take to solve them. Windows Error
Reporting is enabled by default, and the default setting is “Yes, automatically send
summary reports. Notify me if there are possible solutions to the problem.”
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• Customer Experience Improvement Program collects statistical information about

your system configuration, the performance of some components of Windows, and certain
types of events. The
recommended and default setting is “Yes, I want to participate in the Windows Server
CEIP.”

2. Download and install updates check for the latest software updates for the currently
installed operating system manually.

• Add roles wizard lets you install and configure the roles, or primary functions, you want
the server to perform, such as file sharing with the File Services role.

• Add features lets you install the features, or supporting functions, you want the server to
perform, such as backing up files with the Windows Server Backup feature.

• Enable Remote Desktop allows other users on a network to connect to the computer by
providing the computer’s name or IP address, and typically, logon credentials. Connected
users see the remote
computer’s desktop and can use its installed programs as if they are working on a local
computer.

3. Configure Windows Firewall is turned on by default. Roles, role services, and features
are installed with appropriate firewall settings.

ACTIVITY:

Directions:
I. Identification: Identify the statement as described in each item. Write your answer on the space
provided.
__________ 1. Helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine
__________ 2. Provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, a network, or
another computer
__________ 3. Allows Windows to send descriptions of problems on your server
__________ 4. Turned on by default
__________ 5. A window that initially pops up after the server operating system finishes its
startup process
II. True or False: On the space provided, write True if the statement is correct and False if it is
wrong.
__________ 1. The enable automatic updating and feedback link lets you check for the latest
software updates for the currently installed operating system manually.
__________ 2. Things like Windows Aero 3D user interface and multimedia features are
installed and/or enabled by default.
__________ 3. The default setting of Windows Error Reporting is “Yes automatically send
summary reports. Notify me if there are possible solutions to the problem.”
__________ 4. Add roles lets you install features, or supporting functions, you want the server to
perform, such as backing up files with the Windows Server Backup feature.
__________ 5. Enable Remote Desktop allows other users on a network to connect to the
computer by providing the computer’s name or IP address, and typically, logon credentials.
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Quarter: 1 Week: 4 Day: 3 Activity No. 3

Competency: Configure network services (TLE_IACSS9-12SUCS-IIIf-j-IVa-j-38)
Objective: Configure Windows Server 2012 R2 and network connections
Topic: Providing Computer Name
Materials: Screenshots
Reference: Competency-Based Learning Material, Computer Systems Servicing
Copyright: For classroom use only

Concept Notes:
PROVIDING COMPUTER NAME
By providing a computer name, you may find the server easier to access remotely and
easier to recognize in reports and logs if you assign it a name that is meaningfully useful.

Steps to change or update the automatically assigned computer name:

1. Left click “Start”, right click “Computer” and left click “Properties”.

Figure 3. Accessing Computer Properties

2. Left click “Change settings” link.

Figure 4. Accessing System Properties

3. Left click “Change” button.

Figure 5. System Properties – Providing Computer Name

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4. Type in a new Computer name. Example: “SERVER”, left click “OK”

button.

Figure 6. Computer Name/Domain Changes

5. You are then presented by a dialog box. Left click “OK” button.

Figure 7. Computer Name/Domain Changes Dialog Box

6. Left click “Close” button.

Figure 8. System Properties – After Providing Computer Name

7. Left click “Restart Now” button for changes to effect after computer
restart.

Figure 9. Restarting Computer to Apply Change

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ACTIVITY:

Directions: Arrange the steps in providing computer name by numbering them from 1-7.
_____ Left click “Change settings” link.
_____ Type in a new Computer name. Example: “SERVER”, left click “OK”
button.
_____ Left click “Start”, right click “Computer” and left click “Properties”.
_____ You are then presented by a dialog box. Left click “OK” button.
_____ Left click “Change” button.
_____ Left click “Restart Now” button for changes to effect after computer
restart.
_____ Left click “Close” button.
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Quarter: 1 Week: 4 Day: 4 Activity No. 4

Competency: Configure network services (TLE_IACSS9-12SUCS-IIIf-j-IVa-j-38)
Objective: Configure Windows Server 2012 R2 and network connections
Topic: Checking Network Connectivity and File Sharing Access
Materials: Screenshots
Reference: Competency-Based Learning Material, Computer Systems Servicing
Copyright: For classroom use only

Concept Notes:
CHECKING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
Establishing a proper network configuration is key to making sure that the server is running
smoothly, can communicate, share files, and provide services to computers across the
network.
1. On the desktop, left click “Start”. And on the search box, type in “network”. Left click
“Network and Sharing Center.

Figure 10. Opening Network and Sharing Center

2. Verify that the computer is connected to a network. Left click “Change adapter settings”.

Figure 11. Network and Sharing Center – Checking Network Connectivity

3. To confirm that the computer is properly configured with an IP address, right click
“Local Area Connection”. Left click “Status”.

Figure 12. Network Connections

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4. Left click “Details”.

Figure 13. Local Area Connection Status – Checking Network Connectivity

5. Now, check to see that all IPv4 addresses are present. If done, close the Network
Connection Details and Local Area Connection Status windows.

Figure 14. Network Connection Details

CHECKING FILE SHARING ACCESS

It’s time to check if the computer is properly configured for file sharing services.

1. Left click “Change advanced sharing settings”.

Figure 15. Network and Sharing Center – Advanced Sharing Settings

2. Verify if network discover, file and printer, and public folder sharing is turned on. Also,
make sure that password protected sharing is turned off. Left click “Save changes”.
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Figure 16. Advanced Sharing Settings

ACTIVITY:

Directions: Arrange the steps in checking network connectivity by numbering them from 1-5.

_____ Verify that the computer is connected to a network. Left click “Change adapter settings”.
_____ Left click “Details”.
_____ On the desktop, left click “Start”. And on the search box, type in “network”. Left click
“Network and Sharing Center.
_____ Now, check to see that all IPv4 addresses are present. If done, close the Network
Connection Details and Local Area Connection Status windows.
_____ To confirm that the computer is properly configured with an IP address, right click “Local
Area Connection”. Left click “Status”.