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COC 3 NCII SETUP COMPUTER SERVER (SERVER 2016)

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Summary of the Video (Windows Server 2016 + Windows 10 Setup)

Part 1: Peer-to-Peer Networking (Windows Server 2016 + Windows 10)

  • Goal: Establish basic connectivity between a Windows Server 2016 machine and a Windows 10 machine.

Server-side configuration (Windows Server 2016)

  • Set a static IPv4 address:
    • Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Change adapter settings → Ethernet → Properties → TCP/IPv4
    • Example IP used: 192.168.1.1 (Subnet mask auto-filled)
  • Disable password-protected sharing:
    • Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Advanced sharing settings → All Network Profiles → turn off Password protected sharing
  • Rename computer (and optionally set workgroup):
    • System Properties → Change → Computer name / Workgroup
    • Note: A restart is required to apply changes.
  • Create and share a folder:
    • Create a folder (e.g., on the desktop), then:
      • Folder Properties → Sharing tab
      • Share with Everyone
      • Set permission level: Read/Write
      • Continue to Advanced sharing:
        • Enable Share this folder
        • Set Allow: Full Control (and adjust permissions as needed)

Client-side configuration (Windows 10)

  • Apply the same network settings (network compatibility).
  • Important: The Windows 10 IP must be different from the Windows Server IP.

Validation / Testing

  • Ping test:
    • Use ipconfig to find the local IP
    • Ping the server’s IP
    • Successful replies confirm connectivity
  • File access test:
    • Check via File Explorer → Network

Part 2: “Network Server” Setup (Server 2016 Roles + Domain Services)

The video expands into an enterprise-style setup including:

  • DNS
  • Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  • DHCP
  • Clients joining the domain
  • File server behavior via Folder Redirection
  • Mentions XCP Server (the exact meaning is unclear from the subtitles)

2.1 Install DNS + AD DS (Domain Controller)

  • Why: Domain Controller promotion was mentioned; the legacy dcpromo approach is stated as not working anymore for this version.
  • Install via Server Manager:
    • Server Manager → Add Roles and Features → Role-based → install
    • Select:
      • DNS Server
      • Active Directory Domain Services
  • Promote to a Domain Controller:
    • Use the promotion/deployment workflow (domain name, admin password, keep DNS enabled)
    • The wizard checks prerequisites and restarts automatically after completion

2.2 Create Organizational Unit (OU) and Users

  • Use Active Directory Users and Computers:
    • Create an Organizational Unit
    • Create users inside the OU
  • User options highlighted:
    • Credential management for later client domain login
    • Uncheck: User must change password on next logon
    • Keep: Password never expires (as instructed)

2.3 Configure DHCP Server

  • Pre-step: Ensure preferred DNS server settings match what the DHCP clients should use (consistent with the server’s expected DNS/IP).
  • Install DHCP role:
    • Server Manager → Add Roles and Features → install DHCP Server
    • Complete the wizard with the specified credentials
  • Create DHCP scope:
    • DHCP → IPv4 → New Scope
    • Define starting and ending IP addresses
    • Subnet details aren’t fully spelled out, but the goal is automatic client addressing

2.4 Join Windows 10 to the Domain

  • Windows 10 gets its IP automatically via DHCP.
  • Switch from workgroup to domain via:
    • System Properties
    • Enter the domain username/password for a domain user
  • Result: Windows 10 becomes a domain member

Part 3: File Server Function via Folder Redirection (GPO)

  • Goal: Centralize user folders on the server.

Workflow

  1. Copy the network path to the shared folder created in Part 1.
  2. Create and link a GPO:
    • Group Policy Management → Forest → Domain → OU → Create GPO and Link it
  3. Edit the GPO:
    • User Configuration → Windows Settings → Folder Redirection
    • Redirect Desktop, Documents, Downloads
    • Set Root path to the shared network path
    • Adjust settings such as:
      • Uncheck Grant user exclusive rights
      • Apply Windows 2000 compatibility settings (as instructed)

Testing

  • Log in to Windows 10 as the created domain user.
  • Create folders on the client and confirm they appear in the server’s redirected locations.
  • Confirms that redirected data is stored centrally on the server share.

Part 4: Remote Desktop (RDP) Setup and Testing

  • Server configuration:
    • System Properties → Remote settings → Allow network connections to this computer
  • Client testing (Windows 10):
    • Use ipconfig to get the server IP
    • Open Remote Desktop Connection
    • Log in with administrator credentials
  • Result: Successful remote control of the Windows Server

Part 5: Printer Deployment via Print Management + Group Policy

  • Goal: Deploy printers to clients using GPO.

Steps

  1. Install Print and Document Services:
    • Server Manager → Add Roles and Features → Print and Document Services
  2. Use Print Management:
    • Print Management → Print Servers → [server] → Printers
  3. Deploy printer with Group Policy:
    • Right-click printer → Deploy with Group Policy
    • Browse/select the appropriate GPO
    • Apply per-user (the video mentions per-user deployment)
  4. On the client:
    • Run GP update
    • Confirm the printer appears

Testing result

  • The printer becomes visible on the client after the policy update.

Main Speakers / Sources

  • The video appears to be narrated by a single instructor/creator (“in this video I will show you…”).
  • Instructions are demonstrated through Windows Server 2016 / Windows 10 UI.
  • No specific person’s name or channel identity is provided in the subtitles.

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