LESSON 02: Introduction to Windows Server 2012 (Windows Server 2012 tutorial)

Lesson #02

Introduction to Windows Server 2012

Info Level: Beginner Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy Length of Class: 32:23 Tracks Windows Server 2012 Prerequisites None Purpose of Class This class introduces students to Windows Server 2012 and why they should be interested in deploying it for their organization. Class Notes Windows 2012 Unleashed by SAMs Windows Server 2012 only comes in a 64bit version. This may cause issues with legacy applications. There are 4 editions of Windows Server 2012: Data Center — Standard -- Essentials — Foundation Server Core vs.GUI: Server Core does not provide you with a graphical envionrment in order to administer a server. Self Healing NTFS allows the server to automatically fix corruptions on a disk partition. SMB 3.0 = 10-30 times faster transfer between computers (Server 2012 or Windows 8), XP and such will use SMB 1.0. Reduces "chatter" Storage Spaces -- SAN: Allows you to combine numerous server's storage into one logical storage unit. Data Deduplication: Only one copy of Identical files is stored Hyper V -- Microsofts version of Virtualization Offline Domain Join: Allows you to add a PC to a domain without connecting it to the network. Drivers: You may have some driver issues with older computers. "Generic" drivers may be installed instead of proprietary ones. Resources http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Server-... http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/ev...

LESSON 01: Building Your Own Network for a Computer Lab (Windows Server 2012 tutorial)

Lesson #01

Building Your Own Network for a Computer Lab

Info Level: Beginner
Presenter/Instructor: Eli the Computer Guy
Length of Class: 17:05
Tracks Networking Classes that Require a Computer Lab Prerequisites Setting Up Port Forwarding TCP/IP and Subnet Masking Understanding SOHO Routers Understanding Switches Introduction to Networking Physical Network Segmentation Purpose of Class This class teaches students why they should set up a separate Computer Lab network on their home network if they will be creating test servers and networks. It also explains the basic concepts such as; Port Forwarding to Multiple Layers of Routers, the Need for Different IP Subnets on the Same LAN, and that Conflicting Server Services can cause odd problems. Class Notes Reasons for a Separate Computer Lab Network-- DNS and DHCP issues, performance problems Lab Network must be on a different IP Network then other LAN Networks. 192.168.1.x, 192.168.2.x, 192.168.3.x For access to servers form outside world port forwarding on your ISP Router must be pointed at the Router for your Lab Network Any $60 Linksys Router can be used to create a lab network. Lab Network Router External Interface needs to be configured to be on the same network as the ISP Router's Internal Interfaces.