Windows Networking Practical – Complete
Configuration Steps
4.2.1 Disk Partitioning
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Open Disk Management.
Shrink the C: drive so it uses one third of the disk.
Create a new simple volume from remaining space.
Assign drive letter D: and format as NTFS.
4.2.2 System Protection
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Open System Protection from Start menu.
Enable protection on C: drive.
Set disk usage and apply settings.
Create a restore point named 'Initial Configuration'.
4.2.3 Desktop Background
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Right-click Desktop and choose Personalize.
Select Picture background.
Browse and select organisation logo.
4.2.4 Time Zone & Sync
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Open Time & Language settings.
Set correct time zone.
Enable automatic time and synchronise.
4.2.5 Power Settings
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Open Power & Sleep settings.
Set screen turn-off to 10 minutes.
Set sleep to 30 minutes.
4.3 DHCP Configuration
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Install DHCP role on Windows Server.
Create scope 192.168.10.0/24.
Activate the scope.
Set clients to obtain IP automatically.
4.4 DNS Test
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Change DNS to incorrect value.
Verify internet failure.
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Restore correct DNS settings.
Confirm internet connectivity.
4.5 DHCP vs Static IP
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Use DHCP for dynamic devices like PCs.
Use static IPs for servers and printers.
4.6 Internet Recommendation
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Recommended connection type: Fibre.
Reasons include speed, reliability and cost.
Risk: fibre outage.
Mitigation: LTE backup connection.
4.7 File Sharing
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Create D:\BusinessShare on Client 1.
Enable network discovery and file sharing.
Map shared folder as Z: on Client 2.
Create Proof.txt to verify access.