ICTNWK505- Design, build and test a network server

Assesment Resources

1. What are the Network operating systems available currently? Describe three key features of two network operating systems (NOS) in your own words. 

2. List resources or tools that can help you determine whether (i) whether particular hardware is compatible with Windows Server 2012; and (ii) whether an application will run on Windows Server 2012.

3. Briefly discuss the roles of the following services in a computer network (Not more than 50 words for each item):

• Domain name system (DNS) –

• Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP)

• File transfer protocol (FTP)

• Mail

• Network time protocol (NTP)

• Proxy

• Server messages block (SMB)

• Web

4. Describe the commands you would use to perform the following network service management configuration tasks: 

• Start – how to start a service under Windows Server

• Stop – how to stop a service under Windows Server

• Restart – how to restart a service under Windows Server

• Start on boot – how to configure a network service to start on boot

5. What are two security features of server firewall configuration? Describe in your own words.

6. What are two tools and techniques used in troubleshooting? Describe network diagnostic utilities briefly in your own words. 

7. Describe the common operating system installation and operation issues of the following as they apply to Windows Server installations.

• Installation media – list three different installation media/types supported by Windows 2012

• Boot process and diagnosing boot failures – give an example of the type of error I could encounter when booting a server

• Operating system rescue environment – describe how I could recover from a boot error on Windows

• Operating system help and support utilities – list two utilities that could help me troubleshoot Windows problems

• Performance monitoring tools and tuning options – list one utility I can use to monitor hardware performance under Windows

• High availability options for servers – list two features that I could deploy to increase my server availability

• File and print management – list the name of the protocol that I use to share file and printers in a Windows server environment

8. Describe the following data security and storage measures required on a networked server (Not more than 50 words for each item):

• User authentication and directory services – name the feature that provides these capabilities under Windows 2012 server

• Best practice procedures for implementing backup and recovery – list two best practices that I should apply when implementing a backup and recovery solution

• Error and event logging and reporting. List three types of logs I can consult on a Windows 2012 Server

• Storage options, including file systems and disk partitioning schemes – list two file systems supported by Windows, and list the name of the utility I can use to repartition disks

9. Describe the following process of managing a project (Not more than 100 words for each item):

• Documentation skills required for networks – list two items that I should include in the documentation of a network

• Process or task management – List the name of the utility under Windows that allows me to view running tasks and processes

• Task scheduling utilities – list the name of the utility I can use to set up scheduled tasks in Windows

Following tasks must be done to finish the design report

1. Identify the client, and verify the requirements that the client has expressed in this case study

2. Address the business problems, opportunities, scope, objectives and budget. (For this task, you should write down what you believe the key business problem to address is with the server installation, and also think how you would orally question/confirm this with Mr. Jones (as your trainer will question you about this in the classroom or labs).

3. Specify the server specifications.

4. Specify the required network services.

5. List the server applications

6. Identify and document server applications compatibility issues and resolution procedures

7. List the security requirements, including authentication and authorization.

8. Plan and explain redundancies.

9. Produce the installation check list.

10. Identify any required third-party applications that are required to meet the customer requirements

11. Describe how the new server will be implemented, and whether any prototyping of the solution will be done. You should also produce a design of your server implementation, documenting which services will be installed on the server

12. Analyse and describe data migration methods required for the client.

13. Develop test plans to check system requirement

14. Develop test plan to check the performance 

15. Describe how you will ensure the work is completed according to WHS requirements, including any risk management procedures needed

16. Explain the work sign-off procedure to the customer, including any cleanup required of the worksite and handover procedures

17. Describe a backup and restore strategy for the server

18. Describe how you will liaise with the customer representative and other personnel to gain access to the site

19. Describe how the server will be connected to the existing network