Unit 11: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows Professional Learning Outcomes A candidate following a programme of learning leading to this unit will be able to: Log on, access and use a computer operating system Describe the features of a domain and the features within Identify common microcomputer Network Operating Systems (NOS) Install a NOS and implement required file server facilities Configure the server Install and configure Protocols, Bindings, Network services and adaptors necessary to complete the network Describe the essential features of a directory service and compare different Directory Service products (Novell, MS Windows) Understand administrative tasks and be able to use administrative tools Manage user and group accounts Manage data and disks, including compressing and encrypting data Understand user and group accounts and be able to access and set NB Before starting this unit please refer to the Vendor website for available examinations, up-to-date examination specifications and availability. OCR Level 3 Certificate/Diploma for IT Professionals 97
Unit Content: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows Professional 1 Use a Network Operating Systems (NOS) Use a Understand log on and access procedures b Understand NOS and identify required file server facilities Access workspace, use application software on a file server, copy, move, rename, delete, backup, create and modify a directory structure, set rights (file and directory) to users (read, copy, write, delete), read and copy from other users workspace, write to and copy to other user workspace, send and receive e-mail, send and receive attachments Language, name and organisation, licence agreement, partition, regional settings (date, time, currency), keyboard, typical or custom installation, computer name, administrator password, prepare disks, set up data structure c Understand server configuration Directory services, DNS, file server, print server, web server, networking services, application server, installing hardware, installing hardware drivers, VDU properties, multiple monitors, environment variables, start-up and recovery options, add/remove programs, client Internet options (home page, caching temp files) Network Connectivity d Understand Protocols, Bindings, Network services and adaptors necessary to complete the network e Understand TCP/IP configuration f Understand the configuration of a connection to a different network system Features g Identify the essential features of a network operating system h Identify common microcomputer Network Operating Systems (NOS) Client software, file sharing, print sharing, TCP/IP, protocols (IPX, NWLink etc) DHCP, auto addressing Windows, Novell Netware Coordinate activities of network devices Communications between network components Provide client access to network resources (data, software, hardware) Control client access Data security Enable central administration and control Reliability Support multiple devices (processors, disks, printers, clients) Apple, Novell Netware, MS Windows 98 OCR Level 3 Certificate/Diploma for IT Professionals
Domains i Identify the features of a Domain Facilities of a workgroup Centralised administration Scalable (can be large or small) Single user account Single logon j Identify domain objects Printer, user, computer, database, group of users, (any network resource) k Identify the advantages of using Domains Organisational control of objects Objects can be allocated to appropriate (organisational) domains Location of information Domain policies Delegation of authority l Identify domain organisation Hierarchical structure of domains Trees, forests, sub-domain, child domain, parent domain Directory Services m Identify the essential features of a directory service n Compare different Directory Service products (Novell, MS Windows) 2 Network Administration Facilitate network management Provide an object database Rapid access to information about objects Authentication and access control Enables standardisation of policies (eg installation and configuration Features Benefits Limitations Administrative Tasks a Identify routine administrative tasks Controlling access for users and groups Hardware resources (printers, computers) Security (access, viruses) Monitoring network performance Backup Applications software Data storage (disks, tapes, CDs, DVDs) b Identify how some administrative tasks may be automatically scheduled Administrative Tools c Identify and describe the purpose of the tools provided for network administration Backup (at intervals daily, weekly) Document, script, diary or application System information, Events, Processes, Performance, Applications, Shared folders, Storage/Disk management (Physical and logical), Security management (Users and Groups), Device controls (hardware), Printers, Backup OCR Level 3 Certificate/Diploma for IT Professionals 99
d Demonstrate understanding of administrative tools Record system performance View and change or cancel processes Add/Remove hardware (printer, disk) Change shared folders Modify user access Schedule a backup Set directory locations for sharing Add/Remove Programs Network Tools e Identify and describe network tools LAN connections Dial-up connections Network monitor Determine properties network connections Create network connections, DUN or LAN Monitor network traffic 3 Managing Accounts and Network Security User Accounts a Identify the role and purpose of different types of user account b Identify the role and purpose of different types of group Local user accounts Built-in local user accounts (administrator, guest) Domain user accounts Built-in domain user accounts (administrator, guest) Local computer groups Domain controller groups c Recognise common user rights Log on, change time, shut down system, access to computers, run applications, use printers d Recognise different built-in groups and their rights e Distinguish file, folder, and shared folder Administrators, users, power users, backup operators f Verify a user s rights Rights (log on, change time, shut down system, access to computers) g Understand the use of Logon and User names h Understand password control and allocation Unique, characters required, characters not allowed, conventions used Allocate administrator passwords, allocate password creation facilities I Understand Account Options Logon times, expiry times, computers allowing access, domains j Understand domain user accounts Passwords, account properties, logon options, user profiles Group Accounts k Understand group accounts and the facilities provided Workgroups, domain groups 100 OCR Level 3 Certificate/Diploma for IT Professionals
l Define group types and their scopes Group Types (security groups, distribution groups) Group scopes (global, domain Local, universal) m Understand how to create and delete domain groups, and add members to a group Access Permissions n Identify the purpose of Access Permissions o Identify file system file p Identify network file system (NFS) folder q Identify shared folders and the resultant r s Identify the that may be assigned to printers Verify file, NFS folder, shared folder and printer Set Permissions t Understand how to create and configure user accounts and access (Access to network resources/objects) Read, write, execute, modify, full Read, write, list contents, execute, modify, full Read, change, full control (of folder and files) Print, manage documents, manage printers Set up user and group accounts Create view and set Set directory locations for sharing Set up hardware devices (printers, modems, disks) for sharing 4 Managing Data and Disks File System Permissions a Define file system folder and file Read, write, list, read and execute, modify, full b Understand how file system are affected c Grant for folders and files d Use disk quotas to limit disk space for users Assessment Inherited, cumulative, priority of file and folder, effects of copying or moving files and folders Groups, all, individuals This unit will be assessed by an on-line Microsoft-set examination for Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows Professional. Notes for Tutors The knowledge and understanding within this unit is a pre-requisite for Unit 13. This unit may be delivered stand alone using Microsoft Official Curriculum. Alternatively, for students wishing to study both units, the knowledge and understanding for both units 11 and 12 can be delivered through Microsoft Official Curriculum without overlap or redundancy. Developments in software by Microsoft present centres with the option to choose one from a number of examinations. Please check the Microsoft website to ensure the validity of content and examination being taken. OCR Level 3 Certificate/Diploma for IT Professionals 101