GIYA

(Guided, Integrated, Yearning Activities)

For SHS LEARNERS
Computer System Servicing 12
FIRST QUARTER, Week 3
Day 1-5
Topic: Setup a server basic computer information
Objectives: At the end of the discussion, the learners are expected to:
1. Know why we need to activate windows server operating system,
2. Determine the steps to activate windows; and
3. Understand the importance of genuine software
Topic: Cont. Setup a server basic computer information
Objectives: At the end of the discussion, the learners are expected to:
1. Know how to set time zone and its important
2. Understand the configuration of network, and
3. Demonstrate how to provide computer server name
Topic: Customizing Server
Objectives: At the end of the discussion, the learners are expected to:
1. Know how to add roles
2. Know how to install active directory domain services, and
3. Value the importance of active directory domain services
Topic: Continue Customizing Server
Objectives: At the end of the discussion, the learners are expected to:
1. Know how to install DNS using dcpromo.exe,
2. Know how to create Domain in a new forest, and
3. Understand how to remove roles
Day 5 actual hands on through virtual.

Writer:
ELDERICK D. NICOLAS
Siay National High School

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I. Mini Lesson / Lecturette

Name the different types of server as shown in the picture.

1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _______________

Let the student share his or her answers and ideas on the questions inside
the box provided. Processed the student responses and then present the next lesson
to be discuss.

1. Why we need to activate windows?

Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on
more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow.

How does it work?

We'll begin by asking you questions about the issue you're experiencing. Next, we’ll take
you through a series of troubleshooting steps that are specific to your situation.
3 Reasons Why You Need to Activate Windows on PC/Laptop?
Reason #1: Key Features Are Missing from Windows
The free version or not-yet activated Windows version available on its website does shy
away from a few key features. It includes Windows Defender and Security, Windows Hello,
dark mode, Focus Assist, among others that are available on the genuine version of
Windows.
Reason #2: Essential Security Updates

Windows users know how annoying updating their laptops or PCs can be but you know it
is one of the effective ways to keep hackers at bay. Security updates are crucial in this
algorithm and can prevent you from the plague of viruses, malware, and different kinds of
cyber threats that might attack your system.
Reason #3: Bug Fixes and Patches
If your computer or laptop running on Windows 10 has automatic updates enabled, you
might not know when your computer downloaded any updates and installed them.
Windows 10 receives a tonne of bug fixes and patches on the way until it is supported by
Microsoft.

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2. How to Activate Windows 10?

Note: Before you begin, make sure your server has an Internet connection

1. Click on Start > then right click on Computer and click on Properties

Figure 1

1. The System basic information page will open. At the bottom of it, under Windows Activation
section, the remaining days from the grace period (activation period) is displayed

Figure 2

2. Click on the link XX days to activate. Activate Windows now (where XX is the remaining
days)
3. The Windows Activation page will be displayed. Click on Activate Windows online now to
start activating your Windows copy, or click on Ask me later to cancel the operation.

Figure 3

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4. If you have already provided a Product Key (ex. while installing Windows Server), then after few
moments you will receive a confirmation that your Windows copy has been activated.

Figure 4

5. If you have not supplied a Product Key while installing Windows Server, then you will be
redirected to the below screen shot. Make sure you type the correct product key, in this I mean the
product key for the installed version of Windows Server 2008.

Once you type a product key, click on Next

Figure 5

6. Activating Windows is in the process. The activation wizard securely connects to a Microsoft server
to transfer your installation ID when you submit it. A confirmation ID is passed back to your
computer.
7. Then you will finally receive a confirmation page that confirms that activation was successful.
Enjoy your genuine copy of Windows.

Figure 6

8. If you went back to the system properties page, you will find that the remaining days link has been
replaced with: Windows is activated

Figure 7

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3. Understand the importance of getting only genuine software

Genuine software provides protection, genuine software helps protect against viruses,
spyware, malware, and other risk associated with counterfeited software. Get the
protection you expect and deserve.

For your system’s safety

The genuine operating system gives you an advantage of protection from the forged
software that can damage your system.

To prevent unnecessary access

Using a pirated version can cause various issues such as leakage of important data from
your system.
Pirated version slows down your system
If you are not using the original operating system software, your computer or laptop may
slow down after some time.
Genuine operating system requires very less formatting
If you are using a pirated version then you may face the problem of formatting your
computer in every 4 to 6 months due to several problems.

II. Facilitating Activities

Now that you have an idea about the different concepts of activating windows
server, let’s try your understanding by answering activity 1. Please do it
wholeheartedly.

Activity 1: Activating windows server 2008 r2.

Directions: arrange and write the number of what is the first and last step by
step procedure in activating windows server 2008 r2 into a genuine operating
software. Write the series of number in the space provided for.
_____ The Windows Activation page will be displayed.
_____ Once you type a product key, click on Next.
_____ The System basic information page will open.
_____ Click on the link XX days to activate. Activate Windows now.
_____ Click on Start > then right click on Computer and click on Properties.
_____ If you went back to the system properties page, you will find that the remaining
days link has been replaced with: Windows is activated.
_____ Then you will finally receive a confirmation page that confirms that activation
was successful.
Here is the rubrics for your guidance.

2 3 4 5

Information is The information is Information is Information is

presented in a presented in an presented in a presented logically
disorganized fashion orderly fashion logical manner and naturally.
that can be that is easily
followed with little followed.
difficulty.

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III. Evaluation Activity (true or False)
Directions: Answer each question. Write T if the statement is True and F if the
statement is False in the space provided for.
_____ 1. The free version or not-yet activated Windows version includes Windows Defender
and Security.
_____ 2. Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows hasn’t been used on more
devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow.
_____ 3. Windows users know how annoying updating their laptops or PCs can be but you
know it is one of the effective ways to keep hackers at bay.
_____ 4. Genuine software provides protection.
_____ 5. Not using the original operating system software, your computer or laptop may
slow down after some time.
_____ 6. Using a pirated version, you may face the problem of formatting your computer in
every 4 to 6 months due to several problems.
_____ 7. XX days to activate. Activate Windows now (where XX is the remaining days).
_____ 8. Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine.
_____ 9. Genuine software will not helps protect against viruses, spyware, malware, and
other risk associated with counterfeited software.
_____ 10. Using a activated windows version can cause various issues such as leakage of
important data from your system.

IV. Reflection

Now that you have understood how to activate windows Server, I want you
to answer the last question for your reflection.

** Based from your learning experience, what is the difference of using

Genuine and pirated windows operating system?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Day 2:
I. Mini Lesson / Lecturette
Continue to Setup a server basic computer information

What can you say if you can see this image to your computer system
properties?

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Let the student share his or her answers and ideas on the questions inside
the box provided. Processed the student responses and then present the next lesson
to be discuss.

1. SET TIME ZONE

The SET TIME ZONE keyword allows you to specify a current time offset from
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) for your locale, overriding the operating system time
zone setting where the database engine is located.
Any SET TIME ZONE statement remains in effect until the end of the current database
session, or until another SET TIME ZONE statement is executed.
Caution You should always use the default behavior unless you have a specific need
to override the time zone setting in your operating system.

Configure Time and Date Settings in Windows 2008 Server Core

1. On the server running a Server Core installation, type the following command at a
command prompt: timedate. cpl.
2. In order to change the clock and date, press the Change Date and Time button.
3. In order to change the time zone, press the Change Time Zone button.
4. When done, press Ok to close the applet.

Figure 1
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1. Configuration of Network

Network configuration is the process of setting a network's controls, flow and

operation to support the network communication of an organization and/or network owner.
This broad term incorporates multiple configuration and setup processes
on network hardware, software and other supporting devices and components.

To set a static IP address in your computer

A static IP address is simply an address that doesn't change.

1. Click Start Menu > Windows system > Control Panel > Network and Internet >
Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change adapter settings.
3. Right-click on Wi-Fi or Local Area Connection.

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4. Click Properties.
5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
6. Click Properties.
7. Select Use the following IP address.
8. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, and DNS server.
9. Click OK.
Your computer displays a static IP address.
2. Providing Computer server name
The Server Name is the server component of the Domain Name Server(DNS).

Server Name is said has very important because they are responsible for telling the
internet where your website is hosted.

A name server is a computer application that implements a network service for providing
responses to queries against a directory service.

An example of a name server is the server component of the Domain Name

System (DNS), one of the two principal namespaces of the Internet.

Steps in providing computer name

1. Click on the Start icon
2. Right click Computer
3. Select Properties
4. The System menu will open in a new window
5. Select Change settings
6. This will open System Properties in a new window
7. Click Change
8. Enter in the new computer name in the Computer name field
9. Click OK
10. A new dialog box will appear prompting you that the server will need to be restarted for
the changes to take effect
11. Click OK
12. If you’re ready to restart your server select Restart Now
13. After the restart, your Windows hostname will be updated.

II. Facilitating Activities

Now that you have an idea about providing server basic computer information,
let’s try your understanding by answering activity 1. Please do it wholeheartedly.

Activity 1: Providing computer name of windows server 2008 r2.

Directions: arrange the picture of what is the first and last step by step
procedure in providing computer name in windows server 2008 r2. Write the series
of number in the space provided for.

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________ _________ __________

__________ _________
Here is the rubrics for your guidance.
2 3 4 5

Information is The information is Information is Information is

presented in a presented in an presented in a presented logically
disorganized fashion orderly fashion logical manner and naturally.
that can be that is easily
followed with little followed.
difficulty.

III. Evaluation Activity

Directions: Answer each question. Write the letter of your answer on the
space provided for.
___ 1. The flow and operation to support the network communication of an
organization and/or network owner.
A. Network configuration C. Server name
B. Set time Zone D. Static IP Address
___ 2. It allows you to specify a current time offset from Coordinated Universal
Time (UTC) for your locale.
A. Network configuration C. Server name
B. Set time Zone D. Static IP Address
___ 3. It is the process of setting a network's controls.
A. Network configuration C. Server name
B. Set time Zone D. Static IP Address
___ 4. It is said has very important because they are responsible for telling the
internet where your website is hosted.
A. Network configuration C. Server name
B. Set time Zone D. Static IP Address
___ 5. It is the component of DNS
A. Network configuration C. Server name
B. Set time Zone D. Static IP Address

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For Items 6 – 10.
Directions: True or False. Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is
false on the space provided for.

_________ 6. To set the time zone type the following command at a

command prompt: time&date. cpl.
_________ 7. You can setup your IP address by follo0wing this (Click Start
Menu > Control Panel > Windows system > Network and Internet > Network
and Sharing Center).

_________ 8. A name server is a computer application that implements

a network service.

_________ 9. In order to change the clock and date, press the Change Time
Zone button.

_________10. In order to change the time zone, press the Change Date
and Time button.

IV. Reflection

Now that you have understood how to provide basic computer Server
information, I want you to answer the last question for your reflection.

** Based from your learning experience, what will happen if we cannot set
the time zone to our current time?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Day 3:

I. Mini Lesson / Lecturette

Customizing Server

Let the student share his or her answers and ideas on the questions inside
the box provided. Processed the student responses and then present the next lesson
to be discuss.

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What are the server roles in Windows Server 2008?
Windows Server 2008 is designed around certain roles and features. A role is a primary
duty that a server performs. For example, you typically would point at a server and say
"that's my domain controller (DC) and DNS server."

A feature is something that helps a server perform its primary duty (Windows Backup,
network load balancing). Certain roles are comprised of sub-elements called Role
Services, which are distinct units of functionality.

What is Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS)?

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is a server role in Active Directory that allows
admins to manage and store information about resources from a network, as well as
application data, in a distributed database.

The structure of the hierarchy includes an AD forest, the forest's domains

and organizational units (OU) in those domains. AD DS integrates security by
authenticating logons and controlling who has access to directory resources.

An organizational unit (OU) is a container within a Microsoft Active Directory domain which can
hold users, groups and computers.
Steps in adding Active Directory Domain Services roles

1. Click the Server Manager icon on the task bar or select Start -> Programs ->
Administrative Tools -> Server Manager
2. In Server Manager right click Roles and select Add Roles from the pop-menu.
NOTE: You can also click the Add Roles icon on the right pane
3. In Add Roles Wizard, click Server Roles on the left pane
4. In the Roles pane, click Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS)
o Click Add required features
o Click Next
o Click Install
o Click close
Benefits and importance of Active Directory Domain Services

There are several benefits to using AD DS for your basic network user and
computer management.

1. You can customize how your data is organized to meet your companies
needs
2. You can manage AD DS from any computer on the network, if necessary
3. AD DS provides built in replication and redundancy: if one Domain Controller
(DC) fails, another DC picks up the load
4. All access to network resources goes through AD DS, which keeps network
access rights management centralized
What Services are Provided in Active Directory Domain Services?

Here are the services that AD DS provides as the core functionality required by a
centralized user management system.

1. Domain Services: Stores data and manages communications between the

users and the DC. This is the primary functionality of AD DS.

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2. Certificate Services: Allows your DC to serve digital certificates, signatures,
and public key cryptography.
3. Lightweight Directory Services: Supports LDAP for cross platform domain
services, like any Linux computers in your network.
4. Directory Federation Services: Provides SSO authentication for multiple
applications in the same session, so users don’t have to keep providing the
same credentials.
5. Rights Management: Controls information rights and data access policies.
For example, Rights Management determines if you can access a folder or
send an email.

II. Facilitating Activities

Now that you have an idea about adding active directory domain services roles,
let’s try your understanding by answering activity 1. Please do it wholeheartedly.

Activity 1: Providing computer name of windows server 2008 r2.

Directions: arrange the picture of what is the first and last step by step
procedure in adding active directory domain services roles through this pictures.
Write the series of number in the space provided for.

________ _________ _________

________ _________ _________

Here is the rubrics for your guidance.

2 3 4 5

Information is The information is Information is Information is

presented in a presented in an presented in a presented logically
disorganized fashion orderly fashion logical manner and naturally.

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that can be that is easily
followed with little followed.
difficulty.

III. Evaluation Activity

Directions: Match column A to column B. Write your answer in the space
provided for.
____ 1. DC A. Domain Name System
____ 2. Windows Server 2008 r2 B. Active Directory Domain Services
____ 3. DNS C. Organizational Unit
____ 4. OU D. Designed around certain roles and
____ 5. ADDS features
E. Domain Controller
F. Domain Networking Services

IV. Reflection

Now that you have understood on how to add active directory domain
services roles, I want you to answer the last question for your reflection.

** Based from your learning experience, does the Windows 7, 8, and

windows 10 has a server manager?
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Day 4:
I. Mini Lesson / Lecturette

Topic: Continue Customizing Server

Let the student share his or her answers and ideas on the questions inside
the box provided. Processed the student responses and then present the next lesson
to be discuss.

What is DNS?
The Domain Name System or DNS is an essential service that allows your computer
to find other computers and services on the network. Active directory relies on DNS
and can't not run without it. It is important to understand how DNS work to support any
active directory environment.
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical and decentralized naming
system for computers, services, or other resources connected to the Internet or a
private network.

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What is dcpromo?
dcpromo (Domain Controller Promoter) is a tool in Active Directory that installs and removes
Active Directory Domain Services and promotes domain controllers. dcpromo, which builds forests
and domains in Active Directory, is found in every version of Windows Server since Windows 2000.
dcpromo is command you have to write it in Run to create a new domain controller and create
active directory.
What is a domain or a forest name?
A forest is a collection of domains. When you create a new domain, you choose whether
to make it the root domain of a new forest, or to make it part of an existing forest.
The forest name is the DNS name of the root domain of the forest, i.e., the first domain
that was created in the forest.
So, the forest name and the DNS name will be the same if and only if the domain is the
forest root domain.
Domain is a logical group of computers that share a central directory service.
What is a domain controller?
A domain controller is a machine that’s runs active directory services.
Think of it as a boss of your network.
What is a forest?
Is comprised of all the domain in your enterprise. Your forest may only one domain.

Installation of dcpromo.exe
1. Select Start and enter "dcpromo" in the search field, then click dcpromo in the search
results.
2. The Active Directory Domain Services Installation Wizard appears. On the
welcome screen, click Next. Do not select Use advanced mode installation.
3. The Operating System Compatibility informational screen appears. Read it and
click Next.
4. The Choose a Deployment Configuration screen appears. Click Create a new domain
in a new forest and then click Next.
5. The Name the Forest Root Domain screen appears.
Enter a fully qualified domain name for the forest root domain. Click Next.
6. The Set Forest Functional Level screen appears. Select "Windows Server 2008 R2
and then click Next.
7. The Additional Domain Controller Options screen appears.
Make sure DNS server is selected and Global catalog is selected by default.
Click Next. The wizard prompts you to create a delegation to the DNS server.
Click Yes
The Location for Database, Log Files, and SYSVOL screen appears. Select folders for the domain
controller database

1. , log files, and SYSVOL. Click Next

2. The Directory Services Restore Mode Administrator Password screen appears. Enter
and confirm a password. Click Next
3. The Summary screen appears. Review your selections and click Next.
4. A process screen appears while the installation runs. Click Reboot on completion.
After the installation finishes, your machine reboots.
5. After the machine reboots, the Install Configuration Tasks screen appears.

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How to remove server roles?
1. Go to server manager.
2. Click on roles and in the right side of the pane you can see the add roles button and
remove roles button.
3. Select on the check box you want to remove example I want to remove DHCP server
tick and uncheck the check box.
4. Once the confirmation screen is display click remove button.
5. Removal result display.
6. Click close and click restart.
7. Log in again to your computer.
8. It will go through the server manager and resuming on removing.
9. Removal progress display.
10. Removal result, click close to finish.
II. Facilitating Activities

Now that you have an idea about adding DNS roles using dcpromo.exe and
removing server roles, let’s try your understanding by answering activity 1. Please do
it wholeheartedly.

Activity 1: Removing Server roles of windows server 2008 r2.

Directions: arrange the picture of what is the first and last step by step
procedure in removing server roles, through this picture. Write the series of number
in the space provided for.

________ _________ _________

Remove roles

________ _________ _________

Here is the rubrics for your guidance.

2 3 4 5

The information is Information is

presented in an presented in a

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Information is orderly fashion logical manner Information is
presented in a that can be that is easily presented logically
disorganized fashion followed with little followed. and naturally.
difficulty.
II. Evaluation Activity
Directions: Answer each question. Write the letter of your answer on the
space provided for.
___ 1. What is the boss of your network?
A. Domain Name System C. Forest name
B. Dcpromo.exe D. Domain Controller
___ 2. What is a logical group of computers that share a central directory service?
A. Domain Name System C. Forest name
B. Dcpromo.exe D. Domain Controller
___ 3. What is a tool in Active Directory that installs and removes Active Directory
Domain Services and promotes domain controllers?
A. Domain Name System C. Forest name
B. Dcpromo.exe D. Domain Controller
___ 4. What does dcpromo means?
A. Domain Controller Promoter C. Domain Control Protocol
B. Domain Controller Program D. Directory Control Protocol
___ 5. Which is active directory relies on and can't not run without it?
A. Domain Name System C. Forest name
B. Dcpromo.exe D. Domain Controller
___ 6. What is the command you have to write it in Run to create a new domain controller
and create active directory?
A. Domain Name System C. Forest name
B. Dcpromo.exe D. Domain Controller
___ 7. What is the DNS name of the root domain?
A. Domain Name System C. Forest name
B. Dcpromo.exe D. Domain Controller
___ 8. What is comprised of all the domain in your enterprise?
C. Domain Name System C. Forest name
D. Dcpromo.exe D. Domain Controller
III. Reflection

Now that you have understood on how to install DNS roles, creating forest
name, and know how to removes server roles, I want you to answer the last
question for your reflection.

** Based from your learning experience, can we install DNS without using
dcpromo? Why?
________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
References:
1. https://commons.deped.gov.ph/MELCS-Guidelines.pdf
2. DICT%20writer/CSS%20Exemplar/MELCS-Guidelines.pdf
3. https://its.ucsc.edu/resnet/docs/router-configuration.html
4. http://cssnctwo.weebly.com/
5. https://techglamour.com/apps/alternative-apps/

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Quality Assured/Evaluated by the Following:
Elderick D. Nicolas
Editha Durban
Celeste Indoyon
Ravennie J. Somosa

Estrelita Ampo-Pena
Education Program Supervisor
Kindergarten & Senior HS Division
Coordinator

Reviewed By:

Evelyn F. Importante
OIC- CID Chief EPS

Raymond M. Salvador
OIC- Assistant Schools Division
Superintendent

Jerry C. Bokingkito
OIC- Assistant Schools Division
Superintendent

Dr. Jeanelyn A. Aleman, CESE

OIC-Schools Division Superintendent
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