...What are the advantages and disadvantages of Windows Server 2008 Server Core and virtual servers? Advantages of Virtual Servers | Disadvantages of Virtual Servers | Advantages of Windows Server 2008 Server Core | Disadvantages of Windows Server 2008 Server Core | Provisioning (Hot-Swapping) | Provisioning (New Servers) | Greater Stability | Lack of GUI | Resource Management | Division of Duties | Reduction in maintenance | Limited amount of roles and features | Cloning | Performance tuning | Simplified maintenance | | | Lincensing | Reduced memory and disk requirement | | | | Reduced Risk Surface | | | | | | | | | | 2. In what environments is a Windows Server Core installation applicable? Do the security benefits a core server provides outweigh the inconvenience of a lack of Graphical User Interface (GUI) in most situations? * Active Directory (AD) * Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (ADLDS) * DHCP Server * DNS Server * File Services * BITS Server * BranchCache * HyperV * IIS * Printing Services * Streaming Media Services * iSCSI * Load Balancing * MPIO * qWave * Telnet * Unix Migration * Active Directory Certificate Services The security offered by Server Core does outweigh the lack of GUI, the security and attack prevention to your system is more valuable than the easy navigation of GUI. 3. What are some advantages and disadvantages of the implementation...
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...------------------------------------------------- Your submission must be 2 -3 pages in length in essay format Windows Sever 2008 Server Core Server Core is a very advanced server for advanced systems administrators. Core does not have a GUI (Graphical User Interface). All execution of commands will have to be handled through the CLI (Command Line Interface). The advantages of using Core as a qualified systems Admin, is that “Powershell” helps to illustrate and execute easier commands, and manage and configure. Since Core does not offer a GUI, making the system optimal in its performance, less reliant on unused resources, stable, and more secure. Basically, reducing attack surfaces because there are less targeted services to attack. In addition, Microsoft has developed one of the most secure Operating Systems. Roles such as DNS, DHCP, RDS and more can be managed through the CLI, making it less intrusive. Also, there are fewer “hot Fixes” of Roles and Services that are not in use, and less memory and HDD requirements. The Disadvantages of Server Core, besides No GUI, is that you have limited amount of server roles and features. And, it does not support all of the Windows Server 2008 GUI features. Virtual Machines Virtual machines, also known as a “host”, can run multiple virtual machines within a single host at one time. It is an application that can run single or multiple Operating Systems (Server or Desktop), each separate OS allotted different roles, on a single computer which implementations...
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...discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Windows Server 2008 Web Edition, Windows Server 2008 Server Core and virtual servers. Windows Server 2008 Web Edition is a subset of Standard Edition, available at reduced cost. Web edition does have limitations, which are, it can support of a maximum of 2 GB of RAM, 10 inbound Server Message Block connections, hosting web-based applications only, and cannot function as a domain controller, but can be a part of Active Directory. This version of Server 2008 is based primarily to host websites, applications and services. Server 2008 Core is a stripped down, no GUI version of Server 2008 R2. This means that it is all based solely out of command line. The benefit of this is, knowing the correct commands to run the server, allows for quicker execution time using scripts or power shell commands. It also is a lightweight version of Server 2008 due to not having a GUI, allowing for smaller hard drive capabilities. The downside is that very few know the commands off the top of their head, which a select few that have the knowledge and time to dedicate the time to learning the commands for all action needed in Server 2008. The majority of it can be done by running scripts though and automating a lot of the actions needed. Virtual Servers is a complete installation of an operating system that runs in a software environment emulating a physical machine. This type of application allows for a single machine to host multiple virtual machines, each...
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...The Windows Server 2008 installation option known as Server Core has many advantages and disadvantages that come with selecting this as your OS. Server Core is basically an extremely stripped down OS with no GUI and very little to offer as far as flashy applications but because of this Server Core uses significantly less resources than a typical Windows Server 20008 installation. Having all the extras stripped away not only cuts down on resources but also makes Server Core much more secure be eliminating many weak points that could be used to exploit or attack the network. Of course having a command line only environment means that the administrator must be well versed in command line or they will be lost, it also makes it impossible to run any type of custom programming or third party apps. To sum it up, Server Core is safer, requires less maintenance, stable and requires much less resources but it’s harder to administer because of the lack of GUI and has no unessential services or applications. The Server Core option is not something that can be used in any situation, in fact it is best used for server’s that are dedicated to a single role that does not require and added applications or services. One example for when Server Core is applicable is for running a single server role such as a DNS server that requires no graphical user interface or extras to operate. The security benefits do indeed outweigh the inconvenience of having no graphical interface because you...
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...Unification Project UNIX and Linux Advantages UNIX has been the cornerstone for infrastructure for the past decade with popular flavors such as Solaris (Craig, 2012). UNIX is a proprietary brand typically run in large organizational infrastructure. However, many of the UNIX variants are open source that allow users to customize their distribution as they see fit and making copies to install in an unlimited number of machines. UNIX offers a highly stable operating system (OS) that is ideal for full multitasking capabilities while protecting memory to prevent interference with other users. The stability provides greater uptime for increased productivity and less downtime for crash recovery and troubleshooting (Montpelier Open Source, n.d.). UNIX has been the baseline for Internet services and growth where machines on network can operate as clients and servers. Linux is a variant of UNIX and has established itself in the desktop, workstation, and increasingly in the server environments. A key benefit for Linux is the scope of freedom of distributions (distros) that provide many applications, freeware, and add-ons (Stanford University, 2004). Linux is extremely portability to a wide range of new and old machines. The majority of Linux variants are available free or at an economical price compared to Microsoft Windows. Linux is a very secure operating system and although it still can be prone to attacks, it inherently is more secure than Windows. Another huge benefit is the reliability...
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...Riordan’s Windows Server and Linux Critique Learning Team A POS/420 Date: Instructor: Riordan’s Windows Server and Linux Critique At the request of Riordan Manufacturing, Inc., the project team conducted a thorough review to compare the advantages and disadvantages of Windows Server and Linux. The recommendation of an operating system will ensure Riordan’s business operations continue with compatibility between all locations with the highest level of security, administration, networking, performance, and programmabilityimplemented. Security Although there are proponents everywhere for each type of operating system available on the market today, the focus of this project team, at the request of Riordan management, is to compare the security advantages and disadvantages of Windows Server and Linux. Windows Server Advantages. Windows Server has improved over the years in providing basic security provisions for administrators. Access to any system is extremely important to security professionals, such as domain name system (DNS), active directory domain services (AD), and access to web servers using Internet Information Services (IIS). DNS security extensions (DNSSEC) provide added security when a consumer is gaining access to a company’s website as well as how the company interacts...
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...KGA 1 Windows Server is a collection of server operating systems created by Microsoft. There are multiple editions; Windows Server 2008 Web which is designed specifically for computers functioning as Internet or intranet Web servers, including all of the Internet Information Services 7 capabilities, but cannot function as an Active Directory domain controller, Windows Server 2008 Standard (Standard edition is also limited to computers with up to 4 GB of RAM (in the x86 version) and up to four processors, Windows Server 2008 Enterprise(The Enterprise edition includes the full set of Windows Server 2008 features, and supports computers with up to eight processors and up to 64 GB of RAM (in the x86 edition). Enterprise also supports up to four virtual images with Hyper-V (in the 64-bit version) and an unlimited number of network connections), Windows Server 2008 Datacenter (Designed for large and powerful servers with up to 64 processors and fault tolerance features such as hot add processor support. This edition is available only from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), bundled with a server), and Server Core which is a completely stripped version of windows server, only having a command prompt and limited abilities. There are major advantages and disadvantages of both Windows Server and Linux based systems depending upon the needs of your system. The majority of Linux variants are available for free or at a much lower price than Microsoft Windows. The majority...
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...Running Head: Virtualization How will virtualization change the way government agencies do business in the future? Virtualization Abstract: Server and application virtualization is a hot topic among many government information technology program managers. Today’s government agencies are focusing on reducing expenses while improving the capabilities that information technology provides its customers. This is a difficult task to accomplish with shrinking budgets. A key technology that can help reduce costs in multiple ways is virtualization. Virtualization is the creation of a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, such as an operating system, a server, a storage device or network resources. There are many advantages and disadvantages associated with virtualization. Each government agency that is considering virtualization needs to investigate both aspects and make the informed decision according to their business needs and their customers. Depending on the environment that some agencies operate in, virtualization may not be a logical or realistic choice for many of its information technology needs due to security policies that may be in effect. This is especially true within the intelligence community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) where they are required to keep different security classifications of data physically separated. Even though system security classification and policy effect government IT environments, the emergence...
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...NI-LIMIT 11 NI-LIMIT COMPUTER NETWORK SYSTEM PROPOSAL [Type the document subtitle] [Type the author name] TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS My fellow group members would like to thank our dear lecturer Mrs. Noris Ismail for doing her lecturing job professionally which broadened our knowledge greatly about networking and enabled us to come up with such a detailed proposal for network infrastructure and mixing it with several other ideas to finally make a final report on it. I would also want to thank my fellow group members for the effort and dedication they put in to complete the task of coming up with the report and the final proposal. Chapter one: Company profile NI-Limits Sdn Bhd NI-Limits Sdn Bhd is a digital design & web management company that provides stateof-the-art service through a mixed team of local and foreign professionals with the mission of delivering unparallel service and support to both Malaysian and International markets. NI-Limits Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian based company resulting from a merger of several independent web development agencies (Pixel Media, Webb Designs and Quartz Interactive) and international freelancers that have been in business since 1997. Mark Smalley and Nigel Webb formed Pixel Media in Sarawak, Malaysia in 1997. As a team of independent freelancers working together, they developed online marketing material to clients throughout Asia. The company primarily dealt with Oil and Gas related companies that were...
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...Evaluate Virtual Work Software Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Jeanette Johnson Lawrence Technological University MIS 7463 – Virtual Work Environments – Spring 2013 Dr. Anne Kohnke, Assistant Professor of IT, College of Management April 13, 2013 Contents Product Description and Application 3 Major Issues 4 Why the Need for VDI? 4 Is VDI for Everyone? 5 Successful Application of VDI 5 What Exactly Does VDI Offer Organizations? 5 Oracle Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Specifications….at a Glance 7 Reviews 8 What Oral Roberts University has to say about VDI 8 Scripps Networks’ Review of VDI 10 What Small Business Computing Reviewer, Joe Moran, Thinks of VDI 10 Summary and Interpretation of Reviews 11 Implementation 12 VDI Project Plan: Start with Using the Proper Apps and Utilize Pilot Program 13 VDI Licensing: Be Wary about Going for the $40 (or less) per Desktop Guarantee 13 Ensure you Tackle VDI Storage Challenge with Network-Attached Storage (NAS) System and Data Deduplication 14 Factors to Consider When Considering Whether or Not to Implement VDI 15 Conclusion 16 VDI offers Better Support 16 VDI Helps Strengthen Security 16 The BYOD Crowd will Be Happier with VDI 17 Product Description and Application Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is simply the practice of hosting desktop operating systems (OS) in a virtual machine (also...
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...switches to connect hosts to the internetwork, and both hubs and switches will be used to interconnect devices in our star network architecture. This way if we need to add workstations we will only have to insert another hub or switch. All of ABC worldwide offices will include file services, print services, message services, directory services, and application services. All of the offices will have the use of a file server for file sharing backing up files and storage. They will have access to a print server that will include Queue-based printing and print sharing; a message server that will allow for e-mails with attachment files, including video, sound, and documents. All the offices will have access to a directory service on the network to enable the users maintain information about all of the objects in the network such as users, printers, shared resources, and servers. Directory services are a service that returns mail addresses of other users or enables a user to locate hosts and services. All office locations will have the use of an application server. Ta small application is loaded...
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...PUBLISHED BY Microsoft Press A Division of Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, Washington 98052-6399 Copyright © 2008 by Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. Library of Congress Control Number: 2008920571 Printed and bound in the United States of America. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 QWT 3 2 1 0 9 8 Distributed in Canada by H.B. Fenn and Company Ltd. A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Microsoft Press books are available through booksellers and distributors worldwide. For further information about international editions, contact your local Microsoft Corporation office or contact Microsoft Press International directly at fax (425) 936-7329. Visit our Web site at www.microsoft.com/mspress. Send comments to rkinput@microsoft.com. Microsoft, Microsoft Press, Active Directory, Internet Explorer, JScript, MSDN, Silverlight, SQL Server, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Win32, Windows, Windows Media, Windows NT, Windows PowerShell, Windows Server, Windows Vista and Xbox are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. The example companies, organizations, products, domain names, e-mail addresses, logos, people, places...
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...Quiz 1 and 2 * Windows Deployment Services (WDS) is a software platform and technology that allows you to perform which function? A) automated network-based installations based on network-based boot and installation media * Which two role services does the WDS Role include? A) Transport Server and Deployment Server * What role does preboot execution environment (PXE) play in WDS? A) It's used to boot to a WDS Server to install a preinstallation environment What is the name of the Windows Server 2012 installation DVD boot image file? A) boot.wim * What function does the System Preparation Utility (Sysprep.exe) perform on a system? A) It removes a system's name and SID * What type of XML file do you need to create and add information to when performing an unattended operating system installation via WDS? A) answer files * How do you mount a Windows image using Dism.exe so that you can update it? A) Offline * Which feature of Windows Server allows you to add driver packages to WDS and then deploy them? A) dynamic driver provisioning * Windows PE 4.0 is based on which operating system? A) Windows 8 * Where in a system do you configure PXE? A) Bios * The initial configuration of WDS includes setup of what other server? A) DHCP * When using sysprep on the master computer, why do you include the /oobe parameter? A) It presents the Windows Welcome Wizard on the next boot ...
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...Planning Service ] Prepared for [ SDPS Delivery Partners ] Sunday, 6 December 2009 Version [ 1.0 ] Prepared by [ SDPS Partner Organization ] [ SDPS@microsoft.com ] Contributors SDPS Delivery Partner Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 3 2 Running the Pre-Upgrade Check STSADM command 4 2.1 Overview 4 2.2 Duration 4 2.3 Requirements 4 2.4 Approach 5 2.5 Deliverables 6 2.6 Related Resources 6 3 Setup a SharePoint 2010 Virtual Machine 7 3.1 Overview 7 3.2 Duration 7 3.3 Requirements 7 3.4 Approach 8 3.5 Deliverables 8 3.6 Related Resources 8 4 Upgrade the Business Data Catalog to Business Connectivity Services 9 4.1 Overview 9 4.2 Duration 9 4.3 Requirements 9 4.4 Approach 9 4.5 Deliverables 10 4.6 Related Resources 10 5 Custom Code and Third Party Component Assessment 11 5.1 Overview 11 5.2 Duration 11 5.3 Requirements 11 5.4 Approach 11 5.5 Deliverables 12 5.6 Related Resources 12 6 Scan a Office SharePoint Server 2007 Content Database 13 6.1 Overview 13 6.2 Duration 13 6.3 Requirements 13 6.4 Approach 13 6.5 Deliverables 13 6.6 Related Resources 14 7 Procure a customer bound SharePoint 2010 small farm 15 7.1 Overview 15 7.2 Duration 15 7.3 Requirements 15 7.4 Approach 16 7.5 Deliverables 16 7.6 Related Resources 16 INTRODUCTION The upgrade offering presents a couple of unique challenges when it comes to the Proof of Concept (POC)...
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...more central control of the desktop, and improved outsourcing services. With these benefits, it is no wonder that virtualization has had a meteoric rise to the 2008 Top 10 IT Projects! This white paper presents a brief look at virtualization, its benefits and weaknesses, and today’s “best practices” regarding virtualization. The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) recommends these “best practices” to obtain the benefits that virtualization offers. Copyright 2008, Association of Information Technology Professionals. Permission to copy for personal non-commercial use granted. When the paper is referenced or quoted, direct the reader to www.aitp.org. Special thanks to the following editor: Mike Hinton, Southwestern Illinois College AITP Research and Strategy Advisory Group October 14, 2008 Page 1 of 40 Virtualization and Its Benefits Executive Summary Virtualization has quickly evolved from concept to reality. The technologies that are used for servers, clients, storage, and networks are being virtualized to create flexible and cost effective IT infrastructures. The focus of this paper is the use of virtual technology for data center systems with management best practices. Given today‘s emphasis on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return On Investment (ROI), virtualization of servers is...
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