Module Two Part Two!
Installing Windows
Installation Process
NOTE The installation process seen in a classroom environment is
specialized due to use of virtualization software
Windows Server loads in phases and verifies its part of the installation
before continuing
Installing Windows
Installation Process
GUI-Based Setup requires administrators to finalize information needed to
complete the server configuration and provide optional information about
additional components
The following is configured during setup:
Administrator password
Date/time settings
Network settings
Computer name
Installing Windows
Installation Methods
Attended
Requires direct interaction with the install process
Unattended
Automated installation through Windows Deployment Servers
Requires two unattended files
Unattend.xml, which contains settings application to WDS client UI screens
Image Unattended File that automates the later phases of Setup
Installing Windows
Updating OS Software
An OS not updated with the latest service packs, patches, or security
updates presents a security risk to the network
Update device drivers
A software patch is apiece of software designed to update a computer
program or its supporting data, to fix, or to improve it
As more and more device drivers, hot fixes, and software patches are
accumulated, Microsoft combines them into a software package known as
a Service Pack
Startup
Hypervisor
Select machine → Start
Physical machine
Press power button
Shutdown via Start Menu
Easiest way to shutdown while logged in
No need to remember commands
Shutdown via PowerShell
Command Line Interface
Multiple options for shutting down: shutdown
/? – Lists out all options for the shutdown command
/l – log off
/s – shutdown
/r – full shutdown and restart
/a – abort shutdown process
/t xxx – Set time-out period before shutdown
Join multiple commands: shutdown /t 300 /r
Options:
Public Cloud
Open to the general public
Low-cost, “pay-as-you-go” model
Shared by all customers
Has limited configuration, security protections, and availability
diversity
Main advantage is that it provides scalability seamlessly on demand
Deployment Model Types
Options:
Private Cloud
Built for single enterprise
Aim to address data security and offer greater control
Types:
On-premise (internal clouds)
Hosted within the organization’s data center
Limited in size and scalability, but has more standardized processes and
protection
Organization provide their own capital and operational costs
Deployment Model Types
Options:
Private Cloud
Types
Externally hosted
Within the boundaries (firewall) of the organization.
All the advantages of a public cloud.
Reduced operational cost.
More secure as they are internal to organization
Has to be managed by the enterprise
Deployment Model Types
Options:
Hybrid Cloud
Combination of private and
public clouds
Service providers can utilize
third party cloud providers in
a full or partial manner,
Increases the flexibility
of computing
Potential to amplify a private
cloud with public cloud
resources
Deployment Model Types
Options:
Community Cloud
A multi-tenant cloud service model shared by several organizations
Managed, governed and secured commonly by all the participating
organizations or third party
A hybrid form of private cloud built and operated specifically for a
targeted organization or communities
Can be set either off-premises or on-premises
Deployment Model Types
Options:
Personal Cloud
A small server in a home or
small network that can be
accessed over the internet
The user decides which data
to store, and which to delete
or modify
Nobody can access or use
your data without your
permission.
Deployment Model Types
Definition
Characteristics
Service Model Types
Deployment Model
Types
Benefits
Cost efficient
Unlimited storage
Backup and recovery
Data stored in cloud more easily backed up and restored
Automatic software integration
Integration is automatic in the cloud; not client-side
Easy access to information
Quick deployment
Scalability
Offsite Storage
Alternate Site
Types of Alternate Sites
Cold Site
Consists of a facility with adequate space and infrastructure
Warm Site
Partially equipped office spaces containing some or all of the system hardware
Hot Site
Office spaces appropriately sized to support system requirements and fully
configured
Offsite Storage
Alternate Site
Types of Alternate Sites
Mirrored Site
One site is equipped and configured exactly like the primary site, a redundant
environment.
Mobile Hot Site
A large truck or a trailer turned into a data processing or systems allowing for
immediate processing.
Multiple Processing Centers
Different facilities throughout the world, and the organization can move all data
processing from one facility to another in a matter of seconds upon interruptions.
Hotbox
Contains items that technical staff need to rebuild server
Some items that may be included in a hotbox are:
Printed copy of disaster plan
Administrator credentials
Software to rebuild severs
Stand-alone utility tapes
Documentation CDs
Offsite Storage
Hotbox Image: Hotbox Origin
Disaster Planning and Recovery
Backup/Restore Process
Offsite Storage
Alternate Power
Unscheduled Service Interruptions (USI)
Unscheduled network, equipment, or application outages or
degradations caused by such things as environmental problems
(e.g., fire, flood, loss of power, loss of air conditioning), equipment
malfunctions, system crashes, etc.
Electrical outage impacts mitigated or eliminated through
preventive measures that deter, detect, and/or reduce impacts to
system using an Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) or with
backup power (i.e. generator)
Alternate Power
Electric Power
Should provide a continuous power stream to a server room
Should have filtering and surge protection
Consider the facility’s electrical load capacity; is it maxed out?
Backup power supply (UPS or generator) for disasters
Alternate Power
UPS
Essentially large battery ranging in size and capacity depending on
anticipated electrical load and duration of USI
Alternate Power
UPS Image Copyright © 2023. Electrical
Equipment.
Generators
Provide power in the event of prolonged power interruption
UPS provides enough standby power to allow generators to come
online
Uses diesel or natural gas