Documentation for CharlieChoclates LAN Network

This documentation provides a detailed guide on setting up CharlieChoclates LAN Network including client requirements, Windows Server introduction, server roles, types of servers, configurations, DHCP server configuration and more. It includes step-by-step installation and configuration instructions with relevant screenshots.

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Table of Contents
Client Requirements....................................................................................................................................3
Introduction to Windows Server..................................................................................................................5
Roles of Client and Servers.....................................................................................................................5
Types of Servers on CharlieChoclates Network......................................................................................6
Configurations for ChalieChoclates Company............................................................................................7
Client User Authentication......................................................................................................................7
Configuring Users Print Server................................................................................................................7
Installation steps..................................................................................................................................8
CONFIGURING PRINT SERVER...........................................................................................................17
Steps......................................................................................................................................................17
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server.............................................................................23
DHCP Configuration of Server and scope.............................................................................................32
Host heading configuration with IIS..........................................................................................................43
Prerequisites..........................................................................................................................................43
References.................................................................................................................................................47

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Client Requirements
In the bid to set up the small office Local Area Network for CharlieChocolates the list of
requisite equipment includes desktop Personal Computers (PCs), and laptops according to the
number of users in each department. The latter are namely: Marketing, Inventory, Sales, and
Accounting. Each laptop in the network will be made to connect through the wireless signal, but
also allowed to use LAN cable whenever necessary. As such, designing the network mandated
for Windows Server 2008R2 which will utilize Internet connection from a router. The server will
be potent for various services required by the company including network IP address allocation
using DHCP. Additionally, printer sharing amongst all nodes, an intrasite web. For the reasons of
this report, the latter will be implemented, however, a number of other services including file
sharing capabilities and access to VPN.
As argued by Bhingarkar and Shah (2017) pp. 325-330, Windows Server is handy in the
configuration process because it contains all features internally in its Operating System. The
company network needs hardware equipment with powerful multi-core processors. Similarly, the
power provisions should be bolstered using the redundant reservoir, as well as swappable drives.
The servers ought to be mounted on a tower-structure since the size of the company not
substantial. The company is also advised to purchase a convenient Windows Small Business
Server (SBS) since it is accompanied by a license that lasts. As depicted on this documentation,
the CharlieChoclates Local Area Network implementation uses Windows Server 2012R retrieved
from a pile of five user permissions.
The preamble stage of setting up the company's in-house networking of servers to suffice
the four departments required a number of leads as follows. First, in consideration of the
business' size mounting the servers in racks adds up as most suitable. Although it might seem

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common for an enterprise to stack server hardware, as well as other network equipment on
shelves and desks; the strategy hinders for future scaling. Therefore, CharlieChoclates ought to
implement the rack-mount design to adequately house all hardware. Similarly, understanding the
characteristics of a server rack is important for this network plan. The structure is calculated in
units of the rack (RU), thence, a single unit is equivalent to 1.8 inches (Mittal et al., 2018).
Therefore, it comes in handy since the required switch amount to around 1RU to 2RU. Secondly,
the server hardware range from 5RU to 10RU. The breadth and height of the rack should range
from nineteen to twenty-five inches. Lastly, purchasing adjustable racks will prove plausible to
mount the company servers.
Another strategy implemented on CharlieChoclates network involve server isolation in
the bid to minimize noise. The latter is actuated by allocating a partitioned room with all
hardware server equipment, which will also bolster security against physical theft. Scheming to
eliminate excess heat in the server room calls for an AC unit and air conditioning since the
network is left running over long periods of office hours. Similarly, a five-bay network attached
storage (NAS) framework is fitted into the server room with accompanying switches. An equally
important relocation involves the right management of cables running to nodes of all
workstations, IP cameras, and all equipment in the server room. An appropriate method uses
panel patches for RJ45 termination as they offer a substantial twenty-four ports installed in 1RU
spaces (Panek 2015).
Finally, the housekeeping setup of CharlieChoclates network employs proper labelling
and documentation. Regardless of how simple the deployment is; the act is looked forward to
assisting new IT staff when working on the network. The techniques are anticipated to save
business of costs emanating from mere catastrophe. The important instrumentation to be labelled

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include a printer, servers, all network gadgets with specific titles as well as IP addresses. A
comprehensive annotation depicting significant processes in relation to the company hardware is
supposed to be printed and stuck on the server rack. The former section of this documentation
aimed to put across all significant functioning instructions associated with the network plan
(Mueller 2016). They assist at times of data backup, network shut down of equipment in case of
power surges, or shortages.
Introduction to Windows Server
The choice of the client-server network was selected based on a Windows operating
system and incorporates environments referred to as domains. Therefore, running Windows
Server, as well as client computers implementation of Windows 7 and 8 proved yielding for the
intended business' course of action. Through the server software, domains are managed primarily
by a controller which data tracks amid all resources in the network. Through an Active Directory
(AD), each client workstation is manipulated by the domain controller. As implemented in
Windows Server 2012, the AD was first introduced in Windows 2000 (Couto et al., pp.52-58
2016). Because Windows utilizes Access Control Lists (ACL), it concurrently manages all
clients' computers. The action behind it involves an entire set up of what clients can modify at
their workstations, as well as applications accessible from the client desktop.
Roles of Client and Servers
The client-server network is established in roles which determine the accessibility means
by clients. Similarly, users are delineated to whether they can alter any configurations in their
stations. Therefore, each network through the administrator tracked of user brought up roles as a
significant step to alienate hacking instances. By allocating client workstations into groups, users
are assigned to rights of access as well as licenses. The administrator is highest in hierarchy and

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Windows also provides a group for the account. In the first instance of installing Windows, one
is required to fill the admin password so as to bolster network's security (Xu 2016). The latter
pose administrators to the entire mandate of the network and server. Therefore, not only can the
lockout clients but also liable for configuring the network. Similarly, they manipulate clients'
means to file accessibility which range from viewing, editing, creating an entire manipulation.
Types of Servers on CharlieChoclates Network
The application server is responsible for hosting executable data files, that can either be
run in a flash from the server by clients, if not installed in their local workstations. The server
holds all developer updates, hence distributing it to every user PC. File servers are mutual among
networks and enable document uploads. Admins allow each client to access their directory
through a centralized storage, enhancing privacy as well as providing backup features on server
hard drive. Web servers are the most common to networks and are used to host the intranet or
company website. The former refers to web servers that are only open to employees in the
network. Web servers enable dissemination of files, thence, provides admins to automate all
departmental duties (Mahaffey et al., 2016). The DHCP server is responsible for allocating IP
addresses. Although the function can be designated to routers, the business' ought to use the
physical hardware. Lastly, a Domain Name Server is enabled for networks translation of their
domain name to IP addresses. Looking to create a friendly interaction in the client's browsers, the
company's intranet website can amply be accessed.

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Configurations for ChalieChoclates Company
Client User Authentication
It concerns the administrator's role to manage accounts that are distributed across the
organization's servers. The process is essential especially with the growth of each department
including sales, marketing, inventory, and accounting. The latter requires system administrators
to control the accruing burden causing a hassle for clients. In Windows Server 2012 R2 Server,
the administrator is required to log in to a target server using Backup Operator privileges so as to
back the Active Directory configuration service in the following steps:
 Starting Windows Server 2012 Backup by accessing the System Tools menu
 Select to back up all directories in the computer
 Select the destination through browsing for a preferred destination, as well as filling the
name for back up file
 Choose to either write or add to the backup set
 The server is successfully backed.
 Configuring Users Print Server
The server is successfully backed.
Configuring Users Print Server
Being one of the most important devices on the office network, the print server should be
deployed as was done on Windows Server 2012 R2 machine.
Prerequisites:
An admin account set with a strong password, the configuration of a static IP, installed
with latest windows update, and a turned off the firewall.

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Installation steps
Figure 1: Opening server’s manager located on task bar and proceed
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Figure 2: Choose a set up based on role and proceed.
Figure 3: Selecting the destination printer server suiting the configuration and continue

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Figure 4.0 : Selecting the print and document services option, then clicking to append features.

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Figure 5.0 : Proceeding with selected server role

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Figure 6.0 : Abandon default setting and proceed

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Figure 7.0 : Proceed

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8.0 : Select the print server and proceed.

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Figure 9.0 : Select to install the server

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Figure 10.0 : End after a successful installation

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CONFIGURING PRINT SERVER
Steps
Figure 11.0 : Access the server through management console, right click on printers so as to add
one under print server.

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Figure 12: Bind the printer to accessible workstation

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13: Select to install printer drivers on the workstation and proceed

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Figure 14: Configure printer with a conducive name: “CharlieChoclate Printer”

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Figure 15 : Finish printer installation by proceeding

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Figure 16 : Finish installation
Figure 17 : Lastly, use the printer management console to manage sharing of the printer within
the network.

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Through the aforementioned process, the printer is correctly configured and
accessible to all nodes in the network (Nakamura et al, 2016).
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server
The functionality is role-based as provided in Windows Server. DHCP Server is used to
allocate IP addresses across all node in CharlieChoclate network. Following are the involved
steps:
Figure 18 : Access the Serve Manager through Dashboard, select to manage, and append rules
and features.

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Figure 19: Proceed based on the role selected, or feature-based.

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Figure 20: Select the server from Server pool, required to setup with DHCP from
Figure 21: Choose DHCP Server from list of roles, after accessing the Add Roles and Wizard
page, select to add features and proceed. The latter install all need features for DHCP Server.

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Figure 22: Proceed through the window features without modifying.

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23: Confirm the details about DHCP server, and proceed.

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Figure 24: Choose to automatically restart the destination server after confirming installation
by clicking on Yes.

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Figure 25: After a minute the installation will have completed, thus select to finish up with
DHCP configuration link.

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Figure 26 : Confirm the server’s post install message and proceed

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Figure 27: Arrange the required client to manage DHCP Server.
Exit the DHCP summary window.

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DHCP Configuration of Server and scope
Now try to set up the installed DHCP server and create Scope to lease IP address for
clients.
Attempt to install DCHP Server as well as Scope leasing IP address amongst customers.
Figure 28: On DHCP console window expends the domain name and IPv4
.

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Figure 29: Proceed to New Scope Wizard directory

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Figure 30: Type the CharlieChoclates’ IP Addresses range of client in network

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Figure 31: Allocate the first IP address array as well as the last IP address array. It
can be set at 192.168.100.1 to 192.168.100.254 a class C IP address. Assign length 24
per se and proceed.

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Figure 32: Allow the original Lease Duration and proceed.

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Figure 33: Proceed only to Configuring DHCP Options, same as to agreeing to other
prompts.

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Figure 34: Router configuration

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Figure 35: Allocate the company’s domain name, setting all IP addresses and proceed.

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Figure 36: Let WINS Servers since it is not used and proceed.

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Figure 37: Activate the scope on windows and proceed after affirming at prompt.

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Figure 38: Lastly, complete closure as well as complete setting up DHCP Server in the
Windows Server 2012 R2 environment.

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Host heading configuration with IIS
Building CharlieChoclate WebPage employing Windows Server 2016 requires the
host header configurations so as to append more webpages to server. It was preferred for its
ability to allocate numerous webpages amongst specific domain names sharing a common
server as well as IP address.
Prerequisites
 Windows Server 2016 Cloud Server accessibility I&1 (Nice et al., 2016)
 A designated server IP addresses referring to domain name
Figure 39: Using Remote machine to link the server, locate tools at main directory of server
and set it to Internet Information Services (IIS) Management.

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Figure 40: Through the connector increase the server’s level of entry, and right click Sites
Figure 41: Add the Webpage

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Figure 42: Add the details as depicted

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Figure 43: Proceed to append the webpage into server
By appending the webpage, it can be accessed through the sites directory through the
browser.

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