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Lab 3 © R. Craig Collins, 2005/10
General Lab Directions
Note: There is not enough time in lecture to cover all
the material; read your book BEFORE you begin the lab
Chapters 16 Installing and Setting Up; Chapter 17 Administering Windows, the Basics
Note: Typically labs will require you to invest some time in the lab, outside
of class lecture hours
For Next week: Chapter 20 Installing Linux; Chapter 21 Introduction to Linux
Check with your Instructor for due date, typically Friday, 11:59PM, of the week assigned
Part 1, Server Activity
We are using a 120 day demo, do no key will be entered, but we still Automatically activate.
No product key now
Choose Custom to install a clean copy
Using Drive options (advanced), delete all partitions, then create a new partition of 25000
Using Drive options (advanced), delete all partitions, then create a new partition of 25000
Using Drive options (advanced), delete all partitions, then create a new partition of 25000, leaving about 50 for Linux, later.
Install in the 24.4 GB primary partition
You have to change the Administrator's password
Password1 (with a capitol P and the number 1... make sure num lock is on; it is weak but we will use it)
From the desktop you should automatically get the Configue Server window. It can also be access from Start.
A slighty different version may appear, but they have the same options.
When it is time to shut down, Start, then the power switch
You will have to tell it why you are shutting down. If it is a planned event, you do not have to add additional text.
Configure your Windows 2008 server for class use
Add yourself as a user/Administrator
Allow *.microsoft.com, *.desire2learn.com, and *.templejc.edu as safe web sites
Check for hardware problems
Set up machine for File Services
Set up machine for Domain Controller Services
Optional Set Quotas
Promote server to Primary Domain Controller (dcpromo.exe)
This is 2003 views, but the steps are similar. This way you see more than one interface, doing the same job.


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If submitting by Temple College Desire2Learn:
•Log into D2L, scroll to the bottom, and choose the
correct course
•When the Course Home Page appears,
click on the desired tool link.
eLearning Tour; elearning Tour Tutorial on Discussions; eLearning Tour Tutorial on Dropbox; eLearning Tour Tutorial on Quizzes
Dropbox directions
1. Choose the class for which you want to drop off an assignment.
2. Find the Dropbox tool, click on it.
3. Choose the appropriate Dropbox folder, click on it.
4. Choose [Add a File], then choose [Browse]; you may need to choose (My) Computer first
5. Find the file that you would like to upload and click open, then choose [Upload]
6. Type in a short description or comment about the file, if you like.
7. Select [Add] for any additional files that may be pertinent, and repeat
8. After your files have been selected, click [Submit]. (To upload and submit you will always click at least twice)
9. Some files may take a long time to upload (especially if there
are graphics in the file).