...McFadden NT1230 Unit 8 Assignment 1 The Just Legal Company in Figmont, Nebraska has acquired a new internet address - www.justafigmont.com. They want to set up a DNS server. What would a basic DNS file look like? Describe the file. The DNS or (Domain Name System) names the number mappings on your computer. For example www.justfigmont.com could be the number 160.92.3.6. This is achieved through the DNS. The DNS is a hierarchy. There are a small number of root domain name servers that are responsible for tracking the top level domains and who are under them. The root domain servers between them know about all the people who have name servers that are authoritative for domains under the root. A basic DNS file may look like this: C:\>nslookup Default Server: vnsc-bak.sys.gtei.net Address: 4.2.2.2 > set type=mx > bellcs.com Server: vnsc-bak.sys.gtei.net Address: 4.2.2.2 Non-authoritative answer: bellcs.com MX preference = 0, mail exchanger = bellcs.com bellcs.com nameserver = ns2.server766.net bellcs.com nameserver = ns.server766.net bellcs.com internet address = 66.78.26.7 "Setting up a Basic DNS Server for a Domain." Setting up a Basic DNS Server for a Domain. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Aug. 2015. "Learn Exchange Server 2000: Setting Up DNS for Internet Access." RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Aug. 2015. Unit 8 Assignment 2 What benefits do you see in moving an organization to an Active Directory environment? Four Benefits of Moving an Organization...
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...“Microsoft Active Directory: How to effectively manage corporate network environments with cost savings” while adhering to the requirements for the final research paper for English 235: Technical Writing. Throughout my report I will show examples of per computer cost savings that can be achieved by using Microsoft Active Directory. These savings can be leveraged on any size corporate network to help make IT services more effective and enhance productivity. I will also explain how Active Directory makes IT management easier in regards to implementing large scale changes while securing the corporate network. The report will show different levels of Microsoft’s Infrastructure Optimization Model, along with options and cost savings. The report will further investigate how each optimization option can save money per PC each year by implementing one of these models. The audience of this report includes Chief Information Officers (CIO) and other leadership personnel from corporations large and small. The report will show how each company can independently profit from taking advantage from one or more of the strategies included. The report will explain the different strategies of the Infrastructure Optimization Model, how they can be implemented and the cost benefit for each. After reading through this report readers should have a greater understanding of how Active Directory secures a network and also how it can save on IT costs. Microsoft Active Directory English 101 ...
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...Jason Wells NT 1230 Unit 8 Assignment 2 Active Directory Benefits Multimaster replication and sites One of the benefits of an Active Directory environment is the concept of sites and multimaster replication. In Windows NT, when you make a change to the SAM (Security Accounts Manager), the change is applied directly to the PDC (Primary Domain Controller) and is later replicated to each BDC (Backup Domain Controller). In an Active Directory multimaster replication environment, each domain controller contains a copy of Active Directory, not just the information for a single domain. Therefore, when a change is made to Active Directory, the change is applied to whatever domain controller is the closest, and is then replicated to the remaining domain controllers. This prevents a designated PDC (Primary Domain Controller) from being overburdened. A better representation of the network Centralization sums up a primary reason for implementing Active Directory. The Active Directory structure makes it possible for you to achieve truly centralized management of users, regardless of how big the client’s network has become. In Windows NT a domain is a completely independent entity, and while it's possible to create a trust relationship between domains that exist on a common network, the domains are never truly integrated with each other because there is no higher authority that manages the domains. With Active Directory, this is possible. Organizational Structure The domain level...
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...Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Judith Che Strayer University of Maryland Author Note Judith Che, Strayer University of Maryland. Any questions regarding this article should be address to Judith Che. Strayer University Maryland, White Marsh, MD 21085. Company’s today relay on good networking in order for their business to grow and succeed. A system engineer requires the ability, knowledge, and skill to plan and manage today’s networking which faces an ever-increasing variety of applications. We need to be skilled and informed to manage a network running Windows Server 2003 Active Directory. Present day networking administrators have difficulties ensuring that network resources are available to users when access is needed and securing the network in such a way that available resources are accessible to the proper user with the proper permission. We will have to solve networking problems including troubleshooting, configuration, installation, administration, and managing element. Starting from choosing the best Windows Server 2003 Edition that will meet the company’s needs in terms of price, performance and features; work group woes, name resolution nightmares and DNS name conflicts to server security. These problems can be solved with proper planning, managing, and designing a day-to-day administration of an Active Directory domain within their Windows Server 2003 network environment. We predict that implementing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory will beat and exceed...
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...Solving Theory Computer Structure and Logic Strategies for the Technical Professional 2nd QTR NT1210 Introduction to Networking NT1230 Client-Server Networking I MA1210 College Mathematics I 3rd QTR NT1310 NT1330 MA1310 4th QTR PT1420 NT1430 EN1320 5th QTR PT2520 NT2580 EN1420 6th QTR NT2640 NT2670 CO2520 7th QTR NT2799 SP2750 Physical Networking Client-Server Networking II College Mathematics II Introduction to Programming Linux Networking Composition I Database Concepts Introduction to Information Security Composition II IP Networking Email and Web Services Communications Network Systems Administration Capstone Project Group Theory The follow diagram indicates how this course relates to other courses in the NSA program: 1 Date: 8/31/2012 Client-Server Networking I Syllabus NT2799 NSA Capstone Project NT2580 Introduction to Information Security NT2670 Email and Web Services NT2640 IP Networking PT2520 Database Concepts NT1330 Client-Server Networking II NT1230 Client-Server Networking I NT1430 Linux Networking PT1420...
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...place FSMO and Global Catalog roles in Active Directory During installation of Active Directory on a Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 all FSMO roles will automatically be installed on the first server. But Best Practice dictates to move some of theese Flexible Single Master of Operation (FSMO) roles to seperate servers. If you only have one domain controller (not recommended), there is nothing to do since all roles must be on this server, but if you have multiple servers you should move some of theese roles on to more servers. It is also important to be aware of what servers are Global Catalog servers, especially if you have more than one domain and even if only one domain, they will be prefered by applications like Exchange server. It is recommended to place the forest roles on one Domain Controller (DC) and the domain roles on another server. If not all Domain Controllers are Global Catalog servers, it is also important to place the infrastructure master on a server that is NOT a Global Catalog server. Recommended Best Practice setup of FSMO roles. Domain Controller #1 Place the two forest roles on this server. * Schema Master * Domain Master Domain Controller #2 Place the domain roles on this server. * RID Master * Infrastructure Master * PDC Emulator If more domains exist in the forest, place the domain roles on a server in theese domains like Domain Controller #2 Global Catalog configuration. In Windows 2008 Active Directory all Domain Controllers are by default...
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...Lesson 5 Active Directory Administration Key Terms access token Created when a user logs on, this value identifies the user and all of the user’s group memberships. Like a club membership card, it verifies a user’s permissions when the user attempts to access a local or network resource. Anonymous Logon Special identity that refers to users who have not supplied a username and password. authenticate To gain access to the network, prospective network users must identify themselves to a network using specific user accounts. authentication Process of confirming a user’s identity using a known value such as a password, pin number on a smart card, or the user’s fingerprint or handprint in the case of biometric authentication. authorization Process of confirming that an authenticated user has the correct permissions to access one or more network resources. batch file Files, typically configured with either a .bat extension or a .cmd extension, that can be used to automate many routine or repetitive tasks. built-in user accounts Accounts automatically created when Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is installed. By default, two built-in user accounts are created on a Windows Server 2008 computer: the Administrator account and the Guest account. Comma-Separated Value Directory Exchange (CSVDE) Command-line utility used to import or export Active Directory information from a comma-separated value (.csv) file. Comma-Separated...
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...Marcy Ostrander Client/Server 1, fall 2015 Saturday AM Mr. Bonie Unit 8 Assignment 1 DNS Zone File: The Just Legal Company in Figmont, Nebraska has acquired a new Internet address – www.justfigmont.com. They want to set up a DNS server. What would a basic DNS file look like? Well first DNS stands for Domain Name System; this is a hierarchical naming system for any resource that can connect to the internet. An example is laptop, desktop, phone and tablet. It translate domain names meaningful for users to the numerical IP addresses needed for the purpose of locating computer services around the world. How would a DNS file look like? Well since computers do not understand our language the URL is translated into an IP address which can be used for further work. Assignment 2 Active Directory Benefits: The Active Directory provides all types of network services. 1) LDAP. 2) Kerberos – based and single sign – on authentication. 3) DNS – based naming and other network information. 4) A central location for network administration and delegation of authority. The main benefit of this service is that it allows for the storage, organization and access to a directory among common items on a network. It allows files, folders, printers and groups to share devices and other objects. The Active Directory was the new addition to Windows Server when Microsoft did away with support for Windows NT. Exercise 1 Active Directory: From: Computer Guru To: Rebop Pakulah, Acme Engineering Co. RE:...
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...Unit 8 Assignment 2 Benefits of Active Directory An Active Directory structure is a hierarchical arrangement of information about objects. The objects fall into two broad categories: resources (e.g., printers) and security principals (user or computer accounts and groups). Security principals are assigned unique security identifiers (SIDs). Each object represents a single entity—whether a user, a computer, a printer, or a group—and its attributes. Certain objects can contain other objects. An object is uniquely identified by its name and has a set of attributes—the characteristics and information that the object represents— defined by a schema, which also determines the kinds of objects that can be stored in Active Directory. The schema object lets administrators extend or modify the schema when necessary. However, because each schema object is integral to the definition of Active Directory objects, deactivating or changing these objects can fundamentally change or disrupt a deployment. Schema changes automatically propagate throughout the system. Once created, an object can only be deactivated—not deleted. Changing the schema usually requires planning. Sites are physical (rather than logical) groupings defined by one or more IP subnets. AD also holds the definitions of connections, distinguishing low-speed (e.g., WAN, VPN) from high-speed (e.g., LAN) links. Site definitions are independent of the domain and OU structure and are common across the...
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...Lab #3 – Assessment Worksheet Identify & Classify Data for Access Control Requirements Course Name & Number: IS3230 ______________________________________________________________ Student Name: Heather Young ______________________________________________________________________ Instructor Name: MR. Gibbs _____________________________________________________________________ Lab Due Date: Jan. 2014 _______________________________________________________________________ Overview This lab provides the student with the opportunity to develop a data classification standard with procedures and guidelines to classify data access based on the job responsibilities – not an organizational position. In this lab, students aligned a data classification standard with the job function and roles that are required to access specific data. This alignment allows access controls policy definition to be properly implemented throughout the IT infrastructure to mitigate risk from unauthorized access. Lab Assessment Questions & Answers 1. What is the Data Classification Standard used in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)/Military?Google “Data Classification Standard + DoD”. Summarize the different data classifications. Top Secret- highest level of information sensitivity Secret- information that would cause serious damage, most common classification level Confidential- Is the lowest of sensitivity. This information may only be handled by personnel with a clearance, may...
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...Tutorial on Classification Igor Baskin and Alexandre Varnek Introduction The tutorial demonstrates possibilities offered by the Weka software to build classification models for SAR (Structure-Activity Relationships) analysis. Two types of classification tasks will be considered – two-class and multi-class classification. In all cases protein-ligand binding data will analyzed, ligands exhibiting strong binding affinity towards a certain protein being considered as “active” with respect to it. If it is not known about the binding affinity of a ligand towards the protein, such ligand is conventionally considered as “nonactive” one. In this case, the goal of classification models is to be able to predict whether a new ligand will exhibit strong binding activity toward certain protein biotargets. In the latter case one can expect that such ligands might possess the corresponding type of biological activity and therefore could be used as ‘’hits” for drug design. All ligands in this tutorial are described by means of an extended set of MACCS fingerprints, each of them comprising 1024 bits, the “on” value of each of them indicating the presence of a certain structural feature in ligand, otherwise its value being “off”. Part 1. Two-Class Classification Models. 1. Data and descriptors. The dataset for this tutorial contains 49 ligands of Angeotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) and 1797 decoy compounds chosen from the DUD database. The set of "extended" MACCS fingerprints is used as...
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...[pic] Active Directory Benefits for Smaller Enterprises Microsoft Corporation Published: September 2004 Abstract Microsoft® Active Directory® (AD) has been available since early 2000, and while most organizations have completed their AD deployment and are realizing the many business benefits of having deployed Active Directory, there are still organizations that have either not completed their deployment or have yet to take advantage of some of the important features of Active Directory that yield the greatest business benefits. This whitepaper is designed to help small and medium-sized organizations understand the business advantages that can be realized quickly and easily through the use of Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory. This paper was written based on feedback from hundreds of business executives on the reasons they chose to migrate to Active Directory, and the ongoing benefits they have realized. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. This White Paper is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT...
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...held at the secret sensitivity. 2. Describe one way to help prevent unauthorized users from logging onto another person’s user account and accessing his/her data? By authorization, a person have to identify his/herself, the access control system verifies the person’s identity, the access control system must determine whether the person is authorized with a username and passwords 3. What permissions are necessary to allow an Active Directory Group called AD_Group to read and write files in a Sensitive directory such as C:\ERPdocuments\HRfiles? Read-Write permissions (Author) 4. How would you apply the permissions (ACLs) stated above (M,RX) to the AD_Group on C:\ERPdocuments\HRfiles from the command prompt using built-in Windows tools? You can use the extended change access control List tool (Xcals.exe) to modify and view NTFS permissions for files or folders 5. When adding permissions to a directory in an Active Directory Domain, would you prefer to add Groups or individual User accounts to said directories? Explain. I would prefer to add Groups, instead of adding permissions to each individual, if it is a large organization 6. Based on Microsoft’s Step-by-Step Guide on Understanding GPOs http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb742376.aspx what is the significance of the “Block Inheritance” feature of GPOs and why would it be used? You can...
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...ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE NT1310 Physical Networking GRADED ASSIGNMENTS ------------------------------------------------- Student Professional Experience Project NSA SPE Project 1 (to be completed by the end of NT1310): Install, Configure, Test, Maintain and/or Document the Worksite Local Area Network and Its Components Purpose The purpose of the Student Professional Experience (SPE) project is to provide you an opportunity for work experience in your field or in a related field to add to your résumé. You may have an opportunity to serve your community or work for a local employer for a project that will take between 20 and 30 hours. Project Logistics Career Services will identify an employer with needs in the following areas: Network related tasks (mostly confined to the LAN and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 environments) Students are expected to practice various skills discussed in all the technical courses in Quarters 1 through 3 of the NSA program at an employer’s site on network related tasks (more confined to the LAN and Microsoft Windows Networking with Server 2008 environments) that would involve installation, configuration, testing, maintenance and documentation of the worksite network and its components, and to properly document the technical information in all involved activities. Such documentation will be used as the source material for Items 2 and 3 defined in the Deliverables section of this document. Possible example projects could...
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...M Infrastructure Optimization Driving Down Costs of the Business Desktop Abstract Deployment and management costs of PCs and the infrastructure that supports them use up 30 to 45 percent of most organizations’ IT budget. However, increasingly complex IT environments often incur increased costs and require service level compromises. This paper presents the results of surveys and analysis conducted during 2005 at 14 private enterprises. These organizations used best practices and management software technologies to optimize their organization’s IT infrastructure and reduce PC management costs. Results of this study indicate a direct correlation between the number of best practices adopted, the management technologies used, and the positive impact on reducing PC-related labor costs. Technical decision makers, especially those responsible for desktop PC environments, will gain insight into how they can better manage their IT environment with fewer financial resources. April 2006 William Barna, MBA Senior Program Manager Windows Enterprise Management Division The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft or its respective suppliers cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the...
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