COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NCII REVIEWER

COC 1 - Install and Configure Computer Systems

Table of Contents
● Assembling and Disassembling a Computer
● Creating a Bootable Device
● Operating System Installation
● Installation of Applications and Drivers

* ASSEMBLE & DISASSEMBLE COMPUTER

- Disassemble
1. Prepare Your Workplace
2. Unplug your computer and peripheral items
3. Untie the cables and disconnect all connectors
4. Remove the system fans
5. Remove the motherboard
6. Remove the power supply unit
7. Remove the storage drive/s
8. Remove memory (RAM) modules
9. Clean your workplace

- Assemble
1. Prepare Your Workplace
2. Prepare the Motherboard
3. Attach the RAM (memory) modules
4. Open the case and mount the PSU
5. Position the Motherboard in the case
6. Install the System Fans
7. Connect the PSU power connectors to the Motherboard
8. Mount the HDD or SSD, then connect the PSU power connector
9. Connect the SATA connector to the drives and motherboard.
10. Attach each front panel connectors
11. Do some cable managements
12. Cover the case by completing the screws
13. Clean your workplace
* CREATING BOOTABLE DEVICE / OS INSTALLER

1. Insert your flash drive into the client computer.

2. Open the Rufus application located on your desktop.

3. In the "Boot Selection" section, click "Select".

4. Locate the Windows Server ISO file (located on your desktop) and click "Open".
5. Change the Partition Scheme to MBR.
6. Click "Start" at the bottom-right corner.

* OPERATING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

- Boot Order Priority Selection

1. Insert your flash drive into the server computer.
2. Power on or restart the computer, then continuously press F2 or Delete to access the
BIOS.
3. In the BIOS, navigate to the BOOT tab and set your USB drive as the 1st boot priority.
4. Press F10 to save your configuration, then press Enter to confirm.

- Operating System Installation

1. Click Next.
2. Click Install.
3. Select Server 2019 - Standard, then click Next.
4. Accept the license agreement, then click Next.
5. Select Custom Installation.
6. Delete all existing partitions.
7. Create a new partition with a primary partition capacity of 100GB.
8. Apply the remaining unallocated space as the 2nd disk.
9. Format the 2nd disk.
10. Select the 100GB partition, then click Next.
* INSTALLATION OF APPLICATIONS AND DRIVERS

1. Microsoft Office Installation

- Open the MS Office folder.
- Open the CD Key file and copy the serial key.
- Close the CD Key Notepad.
- Double-click the Setup file in the MS Office folder.
- Paste the serial key when prompted.
- Install Microsoft Office by following the on-screen instructions.
2. Install an anti-virus.
3. Install Firefox.
4. Install WinRAR.
5. Install Adobe.
6. Install VLC.
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COC 2 - Set-up Computer Networks

Table of Contents
● Creating an Ethernet Cable
● Setting Up a Router
● Network Routing
● Applying Static IP to Server and Client
● Creating a Peer-to-Peer Connection

* CREATING ETHERNET CABLE

1. Prepare your Tools and Materials Needed

- UTP Cable
- RJ45 Connectors
- Crimping Tool
- Wire Stripper
- Cable Tester
2. Strip the outer insulation of your UTP cable and remove the protective cloth
3. Arrange the wires according to the T568B wiring standard:

4. Insert the arranged wires into the RJ45 connector, ensuring each wire is fully seated
in its correct slot.
5. Crimp the connector securely using a crimping tool.
6. Test your cable using a cable tester to verify proper connectivity.

* SETTING UP ROUTER
1. Connect the ISP modular box to the router's WAN port.
2. Connect the router's LAN port to your server or client device.
3. Open Command Prompt (CMD) and enter the following command:

4. Copy the Default Gateway IP (your router’s IP address).

5. Open any browser (e.g., Firefox) and paste the Default Gateway IP into the address bar.
6. Log in to the router using the following credentials:

Username: admin
Password: admin

7. Proceed to the Network Settings:

- Select WAN.
- Change the connection type from Dynamic to Static.
- Apply a Static IP address based on your workstation's IP range, then click Save.

8. Select LAN settings:

- Change the LAN IP address following your workstation's IP range, then click Save.

9. Proceed to Wireless Settings:

- Select Basic Settings.
- Change the SSID/Wi-Fi name, then click Save.

10. Select Wireless Security:

- Change the Wi-Fi password, then click Save.
* NETWORK ROUTING

1. Connect the ISP modular box to the router's WAN port.

2. Connect an ethernet cable to routers LAN then connect to patch panel

3. From patch panel connect an ethernet cable to your network switch

4. Connect an ethernet cable from network switch to patch panel that is directed to the
server and client modular box.

5. Connect an ethernet cable from server and client modular box to your client and
server PC
* APPLYING STATIC IP TO SERVER AND CLIENT PC

- Server PC
1. Open Command Prompt (CMD).
2. Type the “ipconfig” command and press Enter
3. Open the Run dialog by pressing Win + R.
4. Type “ncpa.cpl” and click OK.
5. In the Network Connections window, right-click on Ethernet and select Properties.
6. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
7. Select "Use the following IP address".
8. Fill in the following fields based on the IP details provided by the ipconfig command:
● IP address: [The IPv4 Address from ipconfig]
● Subnet mask: [The subnet mask from ipconfig]
● Default gateway: [The default gateway from ipconfig]
● DNS: [Same as the Default Gateway]
9. Click OK to save the settings.

- Client PC
Note: Follow the same process as the Server PC steps above.

* CREATING A PEER-TO-PEER CONNECTION

 - Server PC
1. Create a folder on your Desktop and name it P2P - Server.
2. Right-click the folder and select Properties.
3. Go to the Sharing tab and click the Share button.
4. In the dropdown menu, select Everyone.
5. Change the Permission Level for Everyone to Read/Write, then click Share.
6. Click Done to confirm.
7. Return to the Sharing tab and click Advanced Sharing.
8. Check the box for "Share this folder".
9. Click Permissions.
10. In the Permissions window, check the box under Allow for Full Control.
11. Click OK on all open windows to apply the changes.

- Client PC
Note: Follow the same process as the Server PC steps above.
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COC 3 - Set-up Computer Server

Table of Contents
● Adding Roles
● Setting up Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
● Configuration of DHCP
● Configuration of DNS
● Creating Folder Redirection and Drive Mapping
● Creating Users
● Connecting Client PC to Server PC
● Setup Remote Desktop Access
● Setup Print Services

* ADDING SERVER ROLES

1. Log in as Administrator and ensure your server is prepared.

2. Open Server Manager from the taskbar or Start menu.
3. Select Add Roles and Features.

4. Click Next on the Before You Begin page.

5. Select Role-based or feature-based installation and click Next.
6. Ensure Select a server from the server pool is chosen, then click Next.
7. Under Server Roles, select:
- Active Directory Domain Services
- DHCP Server
- DNS Server
- File and Storage Services
- Print and Document Services
- Remote Desktop Services
8. Click Next repeatedly until you reach the Confirmation page.
9. Check the box “Restart the destination server automatically if required”.
10. Click Install and wait for the process to finish.
* SETTING UP ACTIVE DIRECTORY DOMAIN SERVICES (AD DS)
1. Open Server Manager from the taskbar or Start menu.
2. In the Server Manager dashboard, click the Flag icon (notification area) at the top-
right corner.
3. In the notification that appears, select "Promote this server to a domain controller".

4. In the Deployment Configuration window:

● Select Add a new forest.
● In the Root domain name field, enter your desired domain (e.g.,
workstation1.com).
5. Click Next.
6. On the Domain Controller Options page:
● Enter your DSRM (Directory Services Restore Mode) password (e.g., P@$
$w0rd).
● Confirm the password and click Next.
7. On the DNS Options page
● Do NOT check the Create DNS delegation box.
● Click Next.
8. On the Additional Options page:
● Leave the NetBIOS domain name as it is (it should auto-generate based on your
domain name).
● Click Next.
9. Continue clicking Next until you reach the Prerequisites Check page.
10. Once the check is complete, click Install.
11. After installation, the server will automatically restart.
* CONFIGURATION OF DHCP

1. Open Server Manager from the taskbar or Start menu.

2. In the Server Manager dashboard, click the Flag icon (notification area) at the top-
right corner.
3. In the notification that appears, select "Complete DHCP configuration".

4. Click Next
5. Click Commit
6. Close
7. Select DHCP from the dropdown list.
8. Right-click the server name and select DHCP Manager.

9. In the DHCP Manager window, expand your server name under the Servers node.
10. Expand the IPv4 section.
11. Right-click on IPv4 and select New Scope.

12. Under New Scope, Click Next

13. Scope Name, Input “Scope1”
14. Input your IP address Range (DHCP)
- Start: 192.168. Your Profile . 2
- End: 192.168. Your Profile . 10

15. In Add Exclusions and Delay, Click Next

16. In lease Duration, Click Next
17. In configure dhcp options select YES, and click Next
18. In router Default Gateway, Input your router gateway and click add then click next

19. In Domain Name and DNS Servers, Click Next

20. In WINHS Servers, Click Next
21. Activation of Scope, Select Yes and Click Next
22. Click Finish
* CONFIGURATION OF DNS

1. Open Server Manager from the taskbar or Start menu.

2. Proceed to DNS
3. Right click Server
4. Select DNS Manager

5. Extend Server folder

6. Right Click Reverse Lookup Zone
7. Then Select New Zone

8. Click Next
9. Select Primary zone, then click Next
10. Next
11. Select IPv4, Click Next
12. On Network ID, input your ip address Profile then click Next

13. Next
14. Finish

15. Right-click the Zone you created and select New Pointer (PTR).

16. In Host IP Address, follow your server IP Address Identifier then click Browse
17. Set Record types to All Records, then double click your server name

18. Double click Forward Lookup

19. Double click your domain name

20. Double click “Same as parent folder” then click ok

21. We will repeat the procedure on different host

22. Proceed to DNS Manager right click Reverse Lookup Zone and select New Zone

23. Click Next

24. Select Primary zone then click Next
25. Next
26. Select IPv4 then click Next
27. In Network ID input 127.0.0 then click Next

28. Next
29. Finish
30. Right click on the Zone that you created and select New Pointer (PTR)

31. Complete your Host IP Address with 127.0.0.1 then click Browse

32. Set Record types to All Records, then double click your server name

33. Double click Forward Lookup

34. Double click your domain name

35. Double click “Same as parent folder” then click ok

36. Open “RUN” (Win+R) then type ncpa.cpl

37. Open your IPv4 and Change your DNS same as your Default Gateway
* CREATING FOLDER REDIRECTION

1. Proceed to your Local Disk D:

2. Create a folder and name it to “Folder Redirection”
3. Right click on the folder and select properties

4. Proceed to Sharing
5. Click Share
6. On the dropdown select Everyone, then Add
7. On the permission level change to Read/Write then click Share
8. Proceed to Advanced Sharing
9. Click Checkbox Share this folder
10. Click Permissions
11. Allow all Permissions, then click OK
12. Copy Network Path: (CTRL+C)
13. Open Server Manager from the taskbar or Start menu.
14. Proceed to Tools and select Group Policy Management

15. Extend your Forest until you reach your Domain

16. Right click your domain and select Create a GPO in this domain

17. Name your GPO to “GPO1”, then click OK

18. Right click the GPO that you created, then click Enforced
19. Right click again your GPO, then click Edit

20. Extend User Configuration Policies

21. Extend Window Settings
22. Click Folder Redirection and right click Documents, select Properties

23. Change Setting: to Basic

24. Paste Root Path: of your Folder Redirection
25. Proceed to Settings and uncheck Grant the user, then click OK

26. Open CMD then type the following command: gpupdate /force

27. Input “Y” then hit Enter

*CREATING USERS

1. Open Server Manager from the taskbar or Start menu.

2. Proceed to Tools and select Active Directory Users and Computers

3. Right click your Domain then proceed to New and select Organizational Unit

4. Create 2 Organizational Unit and name it as: OU1 and OU2

5. Right click OU1 then select New and click User

6. Fill User information, then input user logon name: “user1” then click Next

7. Enter password: P@$$w0rd, then check “Password Never expires”

8. Click Next then Finish

9. Under OU1 create another user with the logon name: “user2
10. Each Organizational Unit must have 2 users, create another 2 users in OU2 named:
user3 and user4
* JOINING SERVER DOMAIN (CLIENT PC)

1. On your Client PC, press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type ncpa.cpl and press Enter to open the Network Connections window.
3. Right-click on your active network connection (e.g., Ethernet or Wi-Fi) and select
Properties.
4. In the Properties window, scroll down and double-click Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4).
5. In the IPv4 Properties window:
● Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
● Under the Preferred DNS server field, enter your Server’s IP address (e.g.,
192.168.9.100).
6. Click OK to save the settings.
7. Click Close in the Network Properties window to finalize the changes.

8. On your Client PC, press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
9. Type sysdm.cpl and press Enter to open the Advanced System Settings window.
10. Proceed to Change

11. Select Domain and input your server’s domain e.g., workstation9.com then click OK
12. Input your Server Credentials
● User: administrator
● Pass: P@$$w0rd

13. Press OK then Close to restart your Client PC

14. After the Client PC restarts, you will be taken to the Login Screen.
15. Click Other User in the bottom-left corner.
16. In the Username field, enter the domain username you created:
● (e.g., user1)
17. In the Password field, enter the assigned password (e.g., P@$$w0rd).
18. Click Enter or Sign in.
* SETUP REMOTE DESKTOP ACCESS

- SERVER PC
1. On your Server PC, press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type sysdm.cpl and press Enter to open the Advanced System Settings window.
3. Proceed to Remote
4. Check Allow remote connections
5. Uncheck Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop

6. Click Select Users, Click Add then add the following Users:
● user1, user2, user3, user4
7. When all users has been added, click OK then close

- CLIENT PC
1. On your Client PC, press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type sysdm.cpl and press Enter to open the Advanced System Settings window.
3. Proceed to Remote
4. Check Allow remote connections
5. Uncheck Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop

8. Click Select Users, Click Add then add the following User:
● administrator
9. When all users has been added, click OK then close

- PERFORMING REMOTE DESKTOP

- SERVER PC
1. On your Server PC, search Remote Desktop Connection
2. Input your Client PC IP Address then click Connect
3. Enter Server Password : P@$$w0rd then click OK

- CLIENT PC
1. On your Client PC, search Remote Desktop Connection
2. Input your Server PC IP Address then click Connect
3. In Credentials Dialog Box, Select More choices then click Use a different account
4. Enter Server Credentials
● Username: administrator
● Password: P@$$w0rd
5. Click OK
* SETUP PRINT SERVICES

1. On your Server PC, Insert the printer USB Connector

2. Locate your Flash Drive for Printer’s Driver

3. Install Printer’s Driver

4. Once the installation is complete, proceed to Server Manager
5. Select Tools, and then click Print Management

6. Extend Print Servers

7. Extend Server Name
8. Select Printers
9. Under 'Printers,' select the printer installed on your server, then right-click.
10. After Right-Click, Select Deploy with Group Policy.
11. Under the GPO name, select Browse…
12. Select the GPO you created then click OK.

13. Check both checkboxes, click Add, then click OK.

14. Right click your printer again then select Manage Sharing…

15. Check checkbox “Share this printer”

16. Check checkbox “List in the directory”
17. Select OK.
- Client PC
1. On your Client PC, Open notepad then proceed to File and Select Print. (ctrl + p)
2. Under Print, Select Find Printer
3. Below the Search Results you can find the server printer
4. Select the Server Printer then click OK

5. Wait until the printer is installed.

6. After the printer is installed, close the Notepad and open it again.
7. Input the following information:
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NCII

Candidate's Name:
Assessor's Name:
Date:
Workstation:

____________________ _____________________
Assessor's Signature Candidate's Signature

Note: Change the Font Size to 20

8. After inputting the required information, go to File, then select Print (Ctrl + P).
9. Select the Server Printer then click Print.