Project 1: Implementing Advanced Network Services

Rishabh Patel

American National University

NET229- Network Server Advanced Services

December 14, 2024

 Project 1: Implementing Advanced Network Services

Step 1: Setting Up the Virtual Lab Environment

1. Install a Virtualization Tool

 Use VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, or Hyper-V to set up your virtual lab.

Ensure you have the ISO files for Windows Server 2022 and a client OS

(Windows 10/11 or Linux).

2. Create Virtual Machines (VMs)

 Server VM: Install Windows Server 2022. Assign it at least 2GB of RAM and

40GB of storage.

 Client VM: Install a client OS (e.g., Windows 10/11). Assign it 2GB of RAM and

20GB of storage.

3. Set Up Networking

 Configure both VMs to use an internal network or a private virtual switch.

Step 2: Configuring the DNS Server

2.1 Install the DNS Role

1. Log in to the Server VM as an Administrator.

2. Open Server Manager.

3. Select Manage > Add Roles and Features.

 4. Choose Role-based or feature-based installation.

5. Select the server and click Next.

6. Under Server Roles, check DNS Server, then click Next and Install.

7. Wait for the installation to complete, then restart if required.

2.2 Configure Forward Lookup Zones

1. Open DNS Manager (type dns in the search bar).

2. Right-click on the server name > New Zone.

3. Choose Primary Zone and select Store the zone in Active Directory if prompted.

4. Name the zone (e.g., mydomain.local).

5. Finish the wizard to create the zone.

2.3 Add DNS Records

1. In the newly created zone, right-click > New Host (A or AAAA).

2. Add an entry:

 Name: server.

 IP address: Enter the static IP of the Server VM (e.g., 192.168.1.1).

3. Optionally, add a CNAME record:

 Alias: www.

 FQDN: server.mydomain.local.
 2.4 Test DNS Functionality

1. On the client VM, open the command prompt.

2. Run nslookup server.mydomain.local. Ensure the server responds with the correct IP.

Step 3: Configuring the DHCP Server

3.1 Install the DHCP Role

1. Open Server Manager on the Server VM.

2. Select Manage > Add Roles and Features.

3. Choose Role-based or feature-based installation.

4. Under Server Roles, check DHCP Server, then click Next and Install.

5. After installation, click Complete DHCP Configuration and follow the wizard.

3.2 Configure a New Scope

1. Open DHCP Manager (type dhcpmgmt.msc in the search bar).

2. Right-click on the server name > New Scope.

3. Define the following:

 Scope Name: LabScope.

 Starting IP: 192.168.1.100.

 Ending IP: 192.168.1.200.

 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0.

 4. Configure lease duration (e.g., 8 days).

5. Add DNS options:

 DNS Server: Enter the static IP of the Server VM (e.g., 192.168.1.1).

 Gateway: Enter the router IP (e.g., 192.168.1.254).

6. Activate the scope.

3.3 Test DHCP Configuration

1. On the client VM, set the network adapter to obtain an IP address automatically.

2. Run ipconfig to verify that it receives an IP in the specified range.

Step 4: Testing and Validation

1. Verify IP Assignment

 On the client VM, confirm the assigned IP address is within the defined scope.

2. Ping the Server

 From the client, ping the Server VM’s IP to check connectivity.

3. Test DNS Resolution

 Run nslookup www.mydomain.local. Ensure it resolves correctly.

Step 5: Documentation

1. Step-by-Step Guide
 Ensure you record each action taken in the configuration process, such as

installing roles, setting up zones, and creating records. Here’s an example outline:

DNS Configuration Steps:

1. Install the DNS Server Role on the server using Server Manager.

2. Open DNS Manager and create a new Forward Lookup Zone named

mydomain.local.

3. Add an A Record in the zone:

 Name: server.

 IP Address: 192.168.1.1.

4. Add a CNAME Record:

 Alias: www.

 Points to: server.mydomain.local.

5. Test DNS functionality using the nslookup command on the client machine.

DHCP Configuration Steps:

1. Install the DHCP Server Role using Server Manager.

2. Open DHCP Manager and create a new scope:

 Name: LabScope.

 Starting IP: 192.168.1.100.

 Ending IP: 192.168.1.200.

  Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0.

3. Configure scope options:

 DNS Server: 192.168.1.1.

 Router (Default Gateway): 192.168.1.254.

4. Activate the DHCP scope.

5. Test DHCP functionality by obtaining an IP address automatically on the client

machine.

2. Summary of Key Settings

Provide a concise summary of your DNS and DHCP configurations. Use a format like

this:

 DNS Configuration:

 Zone Name: mydomain.local

 A Record: server.mydomain.local → 192.168.1.1

 CNAME Record: www → server.mydomain.local

 DHCP Configuration:

 Scope Name: LabScope

 IP Range: 192.168.1.100 – 192.168.1.200

 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

 DNS Server Option: 192.168.1.1

 Gateway Option: 192.168.1.254

 Lease Duration: 8 days

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