INFO-3148: Operating Systems - Windows 2 Notes

Course Overview

  • Course structure includes lectures, demonstrations, and in-class lab activities.
  • Resources include weekly lab activities and navigation videos.

Expectations

  • Be respectful.
  • Complete previous lab activities before class.
  • Dedicate at least 4 hours outside of class for studying and practicing labs.

Evaluation Expectations

  • Show up early; being late has consequences.
  • Come prepared with necessary materials and a working laptop.

Course Outline and Communication

  • Course outline and plan are available on FOL.
  • Review student email communication protocols.

Being Successful

  • Pass all components: theory tests, practical assignments, and tests.
  • Achieve a minimum of 50% in all components to pass.
  • Aim for at least 60% for an "S" at mid-term; otherwise, a "U" will be given.
  • Aim for 70% or higher to be employable.

Discussion Boards

  • Use the discussion board for technical and general questions.
  • Include problem details, error messages, troubleshooting steps, and screenshots in your posts.
  • Subscribe to receive alerts and study the boards before tests.
  • Do not delete posts, but provide resolutions.

Understanding Licensing Models

  • Windows Server licensing includes the base OS, number of cores, and CALs (Client Access Licenses).
  • Per Core licensing: OS license must match or exceed processor cores.
  • User CALs: Each user accessing resources needs a license; preferred when users need simultaneous access.
  • Device CALs: Each device needs a license; preferred when devices are shared by many users.

Server 2022 Editions

  • Two editions: Datacenter and Standard.
  • Datacenter: Includes host OS license and unlimited Hyper-V guest OS licenses.
  • Standard: Includes host OS license and 2 Hyper-V guest OS licenses.
  • Licensing is the primary difference.

Server Roles

  • Server 2022 includes various Server Roles.
  • Categories: Directory Services, Infrastructure Services (DHCP, DNS, Hyper-V), Application Services (Fax Server, File Server).

Features

  • Features support roles, either locally or for remote management.
  • Example: DNS Management feature manages the DNS role.
  • RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) are commonly installed features.

Installing Server 2022

  • Two modes: Server 2022 (Core) and Server 2022 Desktop Experience.
  • Core: Command-line interface (PowerShell), remote GUI management, smaller attack surface.
  • Desktop Experience: Similar to Windows 10, supports PowerShell, larger attack surface.

IP Addressing

  • Servers should use Static IP Addressing.
  • Minimum configuration: IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Preferred DNS, Secondary DNS.
  • Dual Stacked: Configure both IPv4 and IPv6 addressing if supported.