Configure Computer Server

1. Install Windows Server 2012

a. Insert flash drive on the PC.
b. Press del or F2 or F12 key after restarting the PC.
c. Install Windows Server 2012 Standard (Server with a GUI)
2. SETUP Peer to peer network
a. Open Network and Sharing Center
b. Change Adapter Settings
c. Open Ethernet and configure Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPV4)
d. Configure router using web browser, use the default IP address
e. Change the SSID at the wireless settings
f. Connect laptop to the wireless router
g. Assign Computer names and Workgroup (windows key + Pause Break)
3. Configure Server (Add Roles)
a. Install Active Directory Domain Services
b. Install DHCP Server
c. Install DNS Server
d. Install Print and Document Services
e. After installation, satisfy all notifications at the upper right
f. Add a new forest, use nvsu.edu.ph
4. Add user and groups
a. At the Start Menu, open Administrative Tools
b. Open Active Directory Users and Computers
c. Double Click name of the forest (nvsu.edu.ph)
d. Double Click Users
e. Add New Users
f. Add New Group
g. Right click the name of the group then add the user in the group
5. Configure DHCP
a. At the Start Menu, open Administrative tools
b. Open DHCP then double click IPV4
c. Add a new scope
d. IP Address Range (Start: 192.168.1.10 | End: 192.168.1.254)
e. Lease duration: 3 Hours
f. Router: 192.168.1.1
6. Join to Domain
a. At the client computer, press windows key + pause break
b. Click Change settings
c. Click domain then insert nvsu.edu.ph
7. Remote Desktop Connection
a. Open Server Manager
b. Click Local Server
c. Enable Remote Desktop then click allow
d. At the client computer search for Remote Desktop Connection
e. Type the IP Address of the Server computer
f. Log in Administrator
8. File Sharing
a. Open Local C:
b. Create a new folder: Shared Files
c. Create a text Document then type your Full name then Save
9. Printer Sharing
a. Open Control Panel
b. At Hardware and Sound click view devices and printers
c. Right click the printer then left click Printer Properties
d. Then Click Sharing then Share this Printer
e. Then click Security and Add – Users and Groups
f. Permission to every click all the allow box
g. Apply then OK