Module Code & Module Title

Level 5 – Network Operating Systems

Assessment Type
Logbook 3
Semester
2023/24 Spring/Autumn

Student Name: Kushal Kadayat

I confirm that I understand my coursework needs to be submitted online via Google Classroom under the
relevant module page before the deadline in order for my assignment to be accepted and marked. I am
fully aware that late submissions will be treated as non-submission and a mark of zero will be awarded.
Table of Contents
1. Manage the server easily using the GUI. ............................................................................. 1
1.1. Aim: ..................................................................................................................................1
1.2. Objectives:.........................................................................................................................1
1.3. Required tools and concepts: .............................................................................................1
1.4. Concepts:...........................................................................................................................1
1.5. Steps required for the lab:..................................................................................................2
1.6. Conclusion: ...................................................................................................................... 20
Table of figures:
Figure 1: dashboard ........................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2: local server dashboard ....................................................................................... 2
Figure 3: computer name (System Properties) ................................................................. 3
Figure 4: changing the computer name ............................................................................. 3
Figure 5: request to restart the computer .......................................................................... 4
Figure 6: system properties of remote desktop ................................................................. 5
Figure 7: remote desktop firewall enabled ......................................................................... 5
Figure 8: Remote Desktop-Set........................................................................................... 6
Figure 9: Ethernet (network connections) .......................................................................... 7
Figure 10: right-click on the adapter .................................................................................. 7
Figure 11: IPv4 ................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 12: IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway, Primary DNS server address, and
Secondary DNS server address ........................................................................................ 8
Figure 13: time zone ........................................................................................................... 9
Figure 14: changing date and time .................................................................................... 9
Figure 15: choose Kathmandu as a time zone ................................................................ 10
Figure 16: click ok to change the time frame ................................................................... 10
Figure 17: checking for an update ................................................................................... 11
Figure 18: Security Configuration .................................................................................... 11
Figure 19: changing the default Security Configuration .................................................. 12
Figure 20: windows update .............................................................................................. 12
Figure 21: adding GUI (tools) ........................................................................................... 13
Figure 22: local users and groups.................................................................................... 13
Figure 23: right click and new user .................................................................................. 14
Figure 24: add the new user ............................................................................................ 14
Figure 25: successfully added.......................................................................................... 15
Figure 26: get- local user.................................................................................................. 16
Figure 27: new local user ................................................................................................. 16
Figure 28: add-local group member................................................................................. 17
Figure 29: remover local user .......................................................................................... 17
Figure 30: get local user ................................................................................................... 18
Figure 31: set password ................................................................................................... 18
Figure 32: new local user ................................................................................................. 19
Figure 33: get local user ................................................................................................... 19
 1. Manage the server easily using the GUI.

1.1. Aim:

The main aim of Workshop 3 is to manage the server easily using the GUI of the
Manager and to change the name and time of the respective server.

1.2. Objectives:

- To learn about server management.

1.3. Required tools and concepts:

1. Oracle Virtual box.

1.4. Concepts:

A graphical user interface (GUI) utility called Server Manager comes with Windows
Server operating systems. By offering a consolidated and user-friendly interface for
numerous server-related operations and functions, it is intended to make managing
Windows servers simpler. System administrators and IT specialists who need to
effectively manage and maintain Windows servers in their network environment will find
Server Manager to be a useful tool. Through the Manager's GUI, you can easily
manage the server.

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 1.5. Steps required for the lab:

Step 1: Changing the name of the server

From the dashboard of the server manager hover over the local server.

Figure 1: dashboard

To change the name of the server Computer, click on the computer name and then the
new window will pop up and configure it.

Figure 2: local server dashboard

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Click on the change button.

Figure 3: computer name (System Properties)

After that change the computer name and press OK.

Figure 4: changing the computer name

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The new tab appears requesting to restart the computer click ok to restart the computer.

Figure 5: request to restart the computer

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Step 2: Setting up Remote Desktop:
Remote Desktop Service enables access to the server's GUI and functionalities
via a remote connection.
A window appears when you press the Remote Desktop Button.

Figure 6: system properties of remote desktop

After the Allow button is pressed, a firewall warning appears. The remote desktop
service is activated when you click the "OK" button.

Figure 7: remote desktop firewall enabled

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Figure 8: Remote Desktop-Set

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Step: 3 Configuring a Static IP address:
Press the Ethernet button to configure an IP address. A list of the network adapters
linked to the server is displayed here.

Figure 9: Ethernet (network connections)

By doing a right-click on the adapter, the properties are displayed.

Figure 10: right-click on the adapter

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Search for IPv4 and Double-click IPv4 from the list in the properties. By doing this, a
new window will open for IP entry.

Figure 11: IPv4

Enter the device's IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway, Primary DNS server address,
and Secondary DNS server addresses in the new window.

Figure 12: IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway, Primary DNS server address, and Secondary DNS server address

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Step 4: Changing time zones
Press the time zone option in the Server Manager menu to change the time
zone. For the benefit of the server, it's crucial to choose the right time zone.

Figure 13: time zone

Press the Change time zone button.

Figure 14: changing date and time

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 Choose the appropriate time zone for the server from the drop-down list; in
instance, choose Kathmandu.

Figure 15: choose Kathmandu as a time zone

Figure 16: click ok to change the time frame

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Step: 5 Disabling IE-enhanced security and checking an update check
The IE Enhanced Security button must be pressed from the menu in order to
disable IE enhanced security. The window changes.

Figure 17: checking for an update

Figure 18: Security Configuration

The Security Configuration is on by default. Both the admin and user versions of
IE-security are disabled, and "OK" is then selected.

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Figure 19: changing the default Security Configuration

Figure 20: windows update

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Step: 6 Adding a user using the GUI
Press Tools on the toolbar in the upper right corner of Server Manager, then
choose Computer Management from the list.

Figure 21: adding GUI (tools)

Local Users and Groups can be chosen from the list on the left.

Figure 22: local users and groups

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Press New User by right-clicking on Users.

Figure 23: right click and new user

Then add the new user.

Figure 24: add the new user

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The new user has been added successfully.

Figure 25: successfully added

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Step 7: Adding a new user with Shell.
Due to administrator restrictions. The specific restrictions and how to address
them may vary depending on the system's configuration and the policies set by the
administrators. Here are some common scenarios:

Figure 26: get- local user

Figure 27: new local user

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Figure 28: add-local group member

Figure 29: remover local user

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Figure 30: get local user

Figure 31: set password

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Figure 32: new local user

Figure 33: get local user

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 1.6. Conclusion:

In Workshop 3, our main objective was to streamline the graphical user interface (GUI)
for server management. I gained knowledge of effective server management techniques,
including how to modify server names and hours. Server administration is easier to use
using this GUI-based method, especially for individuals who are not familiar with
command-line operations. The need for server customization to fit organizational
demands was underlined during the event.

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