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70-687 Lab Setup GuidePage 1 of 19Lab setup guide

The Configuring Windows 8 (Exam 70-687) title of the Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) series includes several options for delivering the course, including a lab manual. The exercises in the lab manual are designed either for a virtual machine environment or for classroom use under the supervision of an instructor or lab aide. In an academic setting, the computer lab might be used by a variety of classes each day, so you must plan your setup procedure accordingly. For example, consider automating the classroom setup procedure and using removable hard disks in the classroom. You can use the automated setup procedure to rapidly configure the classroom environment, and remove the fixed disks after teaching this class each day.

This document describes the process by which instructors teaching the course in a standard wired classroom lab should set up and install the servers and workstations the students will need to complete the exercises in the lab manual. This setup guide can also be adapted for use with a workstation-based virtual machine environment, such as Microsoft Virtual PC, with each student computer running the required server and workstations. For instructors using MOAC Labs Online, no setup or installation is necessary, as the virtual machines in the online labs are pre-configured and ready for the students to use.

Building the Lab This course should be taught in a lab containing networked computers where students can develop their skills through hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows 8. The exercises in the lab manual require the computers to be installed and configured in a specific manner. Failure to adhere to the setup instructions in this document can produce unanticipated results when the students perform the exercises.

The lab configuration for each student (or group of students) consists of a single server running Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and two workstations running Windows 8 or, for update purposes, Windows 7.

The lab computers are located on an isolated network, which is configured as an Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) domain for some labs, and uses a workgroup configuration for others. The Windows Server 2012 computer functions as an Active Directory Domain Services domain controller, as well as performing a number of other roles at various times throughout the course. Each student LAN is separate from the rest of the classroom and the school or organization network.Lab Configuration TablesTo accommodate the requirements for the various exercises in the lab manual, there are four network configurations, numbered I to IV. Each configuration consists of the same three computers or virtual machines (one server and two workstations), but the computers perform different roles in each one.

Table 1 lists the lab configurations required for each of the labs in the manual.

Table 1: Configuration Required for LabsLab NumberLab Configuration Required

Lab 1II

Lab 2I

Lab 3II

Lab 4III

Lab 5III

Lab 6III

Lab 7III

Lab 8III

Lab 9III

Lab 10III

Lab 11III

Lab 12III

Lab 13III

Lab 14IV

Lab 15III

Lab 16III

Lab 17IV

Lab 18III

Lab 19III

Lab 20III

Lab 21III

Lab 22III

Lab 23III

Lab 24III

Lab 25III

Lab 26III

The bulk of this document consists of task lists for each of the lab configurations, as well as instructions for performing each of the required tasks.Lab Configuration ILab Configuration I includes a bare metal computer on which students will perform a clean installation of Windows 8. There is also a Windows 7 workstation, which the students will upgrade to Windows 8.

Used for: Lab 2. Installing Windows 8

Table 2 lists the tasks that you must complete to create Lab Configuration I.

Table 2: Lab Configuration I Task ListComputer 1Computer 2Computer 3

Install Windows Server 2012Bare metal computerInstall Windows 7

Mount Windows 8 installation DVD Mount Windows 8 installation DVD

Create default user Ocox with password: Pa$$w0rd

Set Administrator Password: Pa$$w0rd

Set time zoneSet time zone

Configure IP Address: 10.0.0.1/24Configure IP Address: 10.0.0.4/24

Configure DNS Server Address: 10.0.0.1Configure DNS Server Address: 10.0.0.1

Change computer name: SVR-DC-AChange computer name: WKSTN-MBR-D

Install Active Directory Domain Services role: adatum.comJoin to domain: adatum.com

Install Internet Information Services (IIS) with default settings

Lab Configuration IILab configuration II includes both Windows 7 and Windows 8 workstation, to facilitate exercises that involve migration of data between the two.

Used for: Lab 1. Evaluating Hardware Readiness and Capability Lab 3. Migrating and Configuring User Data

Table 3 lists the tasks that you must complete to create Lab Configuration II.

Table 3: Lab Configuration II Task ListComputer 1Computer 2Computer 3

Install Windows Server 2012Install Windows 8 Install Windows 7

Set Administrator Password: Pa$$w0rdCreate default user Ocox with password: Pa$$w0rdCreate default user Ocox with password: Pa$$w0rd

Set time zoneSet time zoneSet time zone

Configure IP Address: 10.0.0.1/24Configure IP Address: 10.0.0.2/24Configure IP Address: 10.0.0.4/24

Configure DNS Server Address: 10.0.0.1Configure DNS Server Address: 10.0.0.1Configure DNS Server Address: 10.0.0.1

Change computer name: SVR-DC-AChange computer name: WKSTN-MBR-BChange computer name: WKSTN-MBR-D

Install Active Directory Domain Services role: adatum.comJoin to domain: adatum.com Join to domain: adatum.com

Set Maximum Password Age policy in Default Domain Policy GPO to 0.

Share C:\Users\Administrators\Favorites\Downloads as Downloads, with Full Control share permissions for EveryoneInstall Internet Information Services (IIS) with default settings

Download Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant and copy to the Downloads share

Lab Configuration IIILab configuration III consists of an Active Directory Domain Services environment, which the students will use for the majority of the labs in the course.

Used for: Lab 4. Configuring Devices and Device Drivers Lab 5. Installing and Configuring Desktop Applications Lab 6. Installing and Configuring Windows Store Applications Lab 7. Controlling Access to Local Hardware and Applications Lab 8. Configuring Internet Explorer Lab 9. Configuring Hyper-V Lab 10. Configuring IP Settings Lab 11. Configuring Network Settings Lab 12. Configuring and Maintaining Network Security Lab 13. Configuring Remote Management Lab 15. Configuring File and Folder Access Lab 16. Configuring Local Security Settings Lab 18. Configuring Remote Connections Lab 19. Configuring Mobility Options Lab 20. Configuring Security for Mobile Devices Lab 21. Configuring and Managing Updates Lab 22. Managing Local Storage Lab 23. Monitoring System Performance Lab 24. Configuring Backup Lab 25. Configuring System Recovery Options Lab 26.Configuring File Recovery Options

Table 4 lists the tasks that you must complete to create Lab Configuration III.

Table 4: Lab Configuration III Task ListComputer 1Computer 2Computer 3

Install Windows Server 2012Install Windows 8 Install Windows 8

Set Administrator Password: Pa$$w0rdCreate default user Ocox with password: Pa$$w0rdCreate default user Ocox with password: Pa$$w0rd

Set time zoneSet time zoneSet time zone

Configure IP Address: 10.0.0.1/24Configure IP Address: 10.0.0.2/24Configure IP Address: 10.0.0.3/24

Configure DNS Server Address: 10.0.0.1Configure DNS Server Address: 10.0.0.1Configure DNS Server Address: 10.0.0.1

Change computer name: SVR-DC-AChange computer name: WKSTN-MBR-BChange computer name: WKSTN-MBR-C

Install Active Directory Domain Services role: adatum.comJoin to domain: adatum.com Join to domain: adatum.com

Set Maximum Password Age policy in Default Domain Policy GPO to 0.

Create domain user Student with password Pa$$w0rdInstall Internet Information Services (IIS) with default settings

Turn on Network Discovery and File SharingTurn on Network Discovery and File SharingTurn on Network Discovery and File Sharing

Install and configure the Remote Access role: RRAS with Custom option, selecting VPN onlyInstall and initialize two additional 20 GB disks

Open the Administrator Properties sheet and, on the Dial-in tab, select Allow access

Share C:\Users\Administrator \Favorites\Downloads as Downloads, with Full Control share permissions for Everyone

Create the C:\Software folder and share it as Software, with Full Control share permissions for Everyone

Copy the sol.exe and cards.dll files from a Windows XP computer to the Downloads share

Download the Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 8 and copy the file to the Downloads share

Download the Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 10 and copy to the file to the Downloads share

Copy the Windows 8 installation ISO file to the Software share

Lab Configuration IVLab configuration IV uses the same three computers as configuration III, except that instead of joining them to an Active Directory Domain Services domain, they remain members of the default WORKGROUP workgroup. This enables the students to perform exercises that call for the creation of individual workstation accounts.

Used for: Lab 14. Configuring Shared Resources Lab 17. Configuring Authentication and Authorization

Table 5 lists the tasks that you must complete to create Lab Configuration IV.

Table 5: Lab Configuration IV Task ListComputer 1Computer 2Computer 3

Install Windows Server 2012Install Windows 8 Install Windows 8

Set Administrator Password: Pa$$w0rdCreate default user Ocox with password: Pa$$w0rdCreate default user Ocox with password: Pa$$w0rd

Add local user Ocox to local Administrators groupAdd local user Ocox to local Administrators group

Member of workgroup WORKGROUPMember of workgroup WORKGROUPMember of workgroup WORKGROUP

Set time zoneSet time zoneSet time zone

Configure IP Address: 10.0.0.1/24Configure IP Address: 10.0.0.2/24Configure IP Address: 10.0.0.3/24

Configure DNS Server Address: 10.0.0.1Configure DNS Server Address: 10.0.0.1Configure DNS Server Address: 10.0.0.1

Change computer name: SVR-WKGRP-AChange computer name: WKSTN- WKGRP-BChange computer name: WKSTN- WKGRP-C

Install the DNS role

Turn on Network Discovery and File Sharing and set the network location to PrivateTurn on Network Discovery and File Sharing and set the network location to PrivateTurn on Network Discovery and File Sharing and set the network location to Private

Set the Maximum Password Age local security policy to 0Set the Maximum Password Age local security policy to 0Set the Maximum Password Age local security policy to 0

Share C:\Users\Administrators \Downloads as Downloads, with Full Control share permissions for EveryoneActivate the local Guest account and assign it the password: Pa$$w0rd

Turn on the Guest account in Control Panel

Remove the Guest account from the local Deny access to the computer from the network user right

Performing Windows Server 2012 Lab Configuration TasksThe following sections contain instructions for completing the configuration tasks on your Windows Server 2012 lab computers.Installing Windows Server 2012The minimum system requirements for all editions of Windows Server 2012 are as follows: Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor RAM: 512 MB Disk space: 32 GB DVD or USB flash drive Super VGA (800x600) or higher resolution monitor

To perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2012, use the following procedure.

GET READY. Prepare the computer for the Windows Server 2012 installation by making sure that all of its external peripheral devices are connected and powered on. 1.Turn on the computer and insert the Windows Server 2012 installation disk into the DVD drive. 2.Press any key to boot from the DVD (if necessary). A progress indicator screen appears as Windows is loading files.3.The computer loads the Windows graphical interface and the Windows Setup page appears.4.Using the drop-down lists provided, select the appropriate Language to install, Time and currency format, and Keyboard or input method and then click Next. The Windows Setup page appears.5.Click Install Now. The Windows Setup Wizard appears, displaying the Select the operating system you want to install page.6.Select the operating system edition and installation option you want to install and click Next. The License Terms page appears.7.Select the I accept the license terms checkbox and click Next. The Which type of installation do you want? page appears.8.Click the Custom: Install Windows Only (advanced) option. The Where do you want to install Windows? page appears.9.From the list provided, select the partition on which you want to install Windows Server 2012, or select an area of unallocated disk space where the Setup program can create a new partition. Then click Next. The Installing Windows page appears. 10.After several minutes, during which the Setup program installs Windows Server 2012, the computer restarts and the Settings page appears.11.In the Password and Reenter Password text boxes, type Pa$$w0rd and press Enter. The system finalizes the installation and the Windows sign-on screen appears.

NOTEFor the purposes of this lab, all server and workstation passwords, for user accounts and other purposes, will be set to Pa$$w0rd. This is obviously not a secure practice in a real world situation, and instructors should remind students of this at the outset.

Configuring the Windows Server 2012 Time Zone1. Click the Server Manager icon on the Taskbar. The Server Manager console appears.2. In the left pane, click Local Server. The Properties tile appears in the right pane.3. Click the Time Zone value. The Date and Time dialog box appears.4. Click Change Time Zone, if necessary. The Time Zone Settings dialog box appears.5. In the Time Zone drop-down list, select the (UTC -05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) time zone and click OK. 6. Click OK to close the Date and Time dialog box.

NOTEYou can use any time one for the lab configurations, as long as all three computers are set to the same time and use the same time zone.

Configuring the Windows Server 2012 TCP/IP Client1. Click the Server Manager icon on the Taskbar. The Server Manager console appears.2. In the left pane, click Local Server. The Properties tile appears in the right pane.3. Click the Ethernet value. The Network Connections dialog box appears.4. Right-click the Ethernet connection and, from the context menu, select Properties. The Ethernet Properties sheet appears. 5. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties sheet appears.6. Select the Use the following IP address option and type values in the following text boxes: IP address Subnet mask7. Select the Use the following DNS server addresses option and type a value in the following text box: Preferred DNS server8. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties sheet.9. Click OK to close the Ethernet Properties sheet.10. Close the Network Connections window.Changing the Computer Name 1. Click the Server Manager icon on the Taskbar. The Server Manager console appears.2. In the left pane, click Local Server. The Properties tile appears in the right pane.3. In the Properties tile, click the Computer name value. The System Properties sheet appears.4. Click Change. The Computer Name/Domain Changes dialog box appears.5. In the Computer name text box, type the new name for the computer.6. Click OK. A message box appears, prompting you to restart the computer.7. Click OK.8. Click Close to close the System Properties dialog box. Another message box appears, prompting you to restart the computer.9. Click Restart now. The system restarts.Installing Active Directory Domain Services

GET READY. Log on to the server running Windows Server 2012 using an account with administrative privileges. The Server Manager window appears.1.From the Manage menu, select Add Roles and Features. The Add Roles and Features Wizard appears, displaying the Before you begin page. 2.Click Next. The Select Installation Type page appears.3.Click Next. The Select Destination Server page appears.4.Click Next. The Select Server Roles page appears.5.Select the Active Directory Domain Service role. An Add features that are required for Active Directory Domain Services dialog box appears.6.Click Add Features to accept the dependencies, and then click Next. The Select features page appears.7.Click Next. The Active Directory Domain Services page appears, displaying information about the role. 8.Click Next. A Confirm installation selections page appears.9.Click Install. The Installation progress page appears. Once the role has been installed, a Promote this server to a domain controller link appears.10.Click the Promote this server to a domain controller hyperlink. The Active Directory Domain Services Configuration Wizard appears, displaying the Deployment configuration page.11.Select the Add a new forest option and in the Root domain name text box, type adatum.com and click Next. The Domain controller options page appears.12.In the Password and Confirm Password text boxes, type Pa$$w0rd and click Next. The DNS options page appears, with a warning that a delegation for the DNS server cannot be created, because the DNS Server service is not installed yet.13.Click Next. The Additional options page appears, displaying the NetBIOS equivalent of the domain name you specified. 14.Click Next. The Paths page appears.15.Click Next. The Review options page appears.16.Click Next. The Prerequisites Check page appears. 17.Once the system has passed all of the prerequisite checks, click Install. The wizard creates the new forest and configures the server to function as a domain controller. 18.Restart the computer.

Preventing Password ExpirationWindows Server 2012, by default, creates a default Group Policy object for every Active Directory domain. One of the settings in this GPO causes user passwords to expire after 42 days. To avoid having to change passwords partway through the course, you should modify this setting using the following procedure.

GET READY. Log on to the server running Windows Server 2012 using an account with administrative privileges. The Server Manager window appears.1. From the Tools menu, select Group Policy Management. The Group Policy Management console appears. 2. Browse to the Forest: adatum.com > Domains > adatum.com > Group Policy Objects container.3. Right-click the Default Domain Object GPO and, from the context menu, select Edit. The Group Policy Management Editor appears.4. Browse to the Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Account Policies\Password Policy container.5. Double-click the Maximum Password Age setting. The Maximum Password Age Properties sheet appears.6. Change the default value of 42 to 0 and click OK. 7. Close all open windows.Creating the Student User in the Domain

1. In Server Manager, click Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers. \2. Right-click the Users container and, from the context menu, select New > User. The New Object User dialog box appears.3. In the Full name and User logon name text boxes, type Student and click Next.4. In the Password and Confirm password text boxes, type Pa$$w0rd.5. Clear the User must change password at next logon checkbox and click Next. 6. Click Finish,Selecting the Private Location Type on a Server

1. Open the Local Security Policy console.2. Browse to the Security Settings > Network List Manager Policies folder.3. Double-click Unidentified Networks. The Unidentified Networks Properties sheet appears.4. Select the Private option and click OK.Enabling Network Discovery and File Sharing1. Open the Windows Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.2. Click Network and Internet. The Network and Internet window appears.3. Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window appears.4. Click Change advanced sharing settings. The Advanced Sharing Settings dialog box appears.5. In the currently active profile, select the Turn on network discovery and Turn on file and printer sharing options.6. Click Save Changes.Creating SharesGET READY. Log on to Windows Server 2012 using an account with Administrator privileges. The Server Manager window appears.1.Click the File and Storage Services icon and, in the submenu that appears, click Shares. The Shares homepage appears.2.From the Tasks menu, select New Share. The New Share Wizard appears, displaying the Select the profile for this share page.3.From the File share profile list, select SMB ShareQuick and click Next. The Select the server and path for this share page appears.4.Select Type a custom path and type C:\Users\Administrators Downloads. Then click Next. The Specify share name page appears.5.Click Next. The Configure share settings page appears.6.Click Next. The Specify permissions to control access page appears.7.Click Next. The Confirm selections page appears.8.Click Create. The View results page appears as the wizard creates the share. 9.CLOSE the New Share Wizard. 10. Repeat the procedure to create and share the C:\Software folder.

Supplying Required Software

Some of the labs in the manual require additional software downloaded from the Internet. Table 6 contains the required software packages, the URLs where you can obtain them, and the locations where you should store them on the lab network.

Table 6: Additional Software Required for LabsLabSoftwareLocationCan be obtained from:

1Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant (Windows8-UpgradeAssistant.exe)\\SVR-DC-A\softwarehttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/buy

5Windows XP Solitaire program files (Sol.exe and Cards.dll)\\SVR-DC-A\DownloadsAny Windows XP installation

7Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 8 (Windows6.2-KB2693643-x64.msu)\\SVR-DC-A\Downloadshttp://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=28972

9Windows 8 installation ISO\\SVR-DC-A\Software\Any Windows 8 installation disk

21A patch for Internet Explorer 10 (Windows8-RT-KB2761465-x64)\\SVR-DC-A\Downloadshttp://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35881

Installing the DNS Role;GET READY. Log on to the server running Windows Server 2012 using an account with administrative privileges. The Server Manager window appears.1.From the Manage menu, select Add Roles and Features. The Add Roles and Features Wizard appears, displaying the Before you begin page. 2.Click Next. The Select Installation Type page appears.3.Click Next. The Select Destination Server page appears.4.Click Next. The Select Server Roles page appears.5. Select the DNS Server checkbox. An Add features that are required for DNS Server dialog box appears.6.Click Add Features to accept the dependencies, and then click Next. The Select features page appears.7.Click Next. The Active Directory Domain Services page appears, displaying information about the role.

Installing and Configuring Remote AccessGET READY. Log on to the server running Windows Server 2012 using an account with administrative privileges. The Server Manager window appears.1.From the Manage menu, select Add Roles and Features. The Add Roles and Features Wizard appears, displaying the Before you begin page. 2.Click Next. The Select Installation Type page appears.3.Click Next. The Select Destination Server page appears.4.Click Next. The Select Server Roles page appears.5.Select Remote Access. The Add features that are required for Remote Access? dialog box appears.6.Click Add Features.7.Click Next. The Select Features page appears.8.Click Next. The Remote Access page appears.9.Click Next. The Select Role Services page appears.10.Click Next. The Confirm Installation Selections page appears.11.Click Install. The Wizard installs the role.12. Click Close.13.From the Tools menu, select Routing and Remote Access. The Routing and Remote Access console appears.14.From the Action menu, select Configure and Enable Routing and Remote Access. The Routing and Remote Access Server Setup Wizard appears.15.Click Next. The Configuration page appears.16.Select Custom Configuration and click Next. The Custom Configuration page appears.17.Select the VPN access checkbox and click Next. The Completing the Routing and Remote Access Server Setup Wizard appears.18.Click Finish. A message box appears.19.Click Start Service. The Routing and Remote Access service starts.20.Close all open windows.Performing Windows 8 Lab Configuration TasksThe following sections contain instructions for completing the configuration tasks on your Windows 8 lab workstation computers.Installing Windows 8

The minimum system requirements for all editions of Windows Server 2012 are shown in Table 7.

Table 7 Minimum System Requirements for Windows 832-bit (x86)64-bit (x64)

Processor speed1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster1 GHz or faster

System memory1 gigabyte (GB)2 GB

Available hard disk space16 GB20 GB

Graphics adapterDirectX 9 graphics adapter with WDDM driverDirectX 9 graphics adapter with WDDM driver

To perform a clean installation of Windows 8, use the following procedure.

GET READY. Prepare the computer for the Windows 8 installation by making sure that all of its external peripheral devices are connected and powered on. 1.Turn on the computer and insert the Windows 8 installation disk into the DVD drive. 2.Press any key to boot from the DVD (if necessary). A progress indicator screen appears as Windows is loading files.3.The computer switches to the Windows graphical interface and the Windows Setup screen appears.4.Using the drop-down lists provided, select the appropriate Language to install, Time and currency format, and Keyboard or input method and then click Next. The Windows 8 Install now page appears.5.Click the Install now button. The License terms page appears.6.Select the I accept the license terms checkbox and click Next. The Which type of installation do you want? page appears.7.Click the Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) option. The Where do you want to install Windows? page appears.8.From the list provided, select the partition on which you want to install Windows 8, or select an area of unallocated disk space where the Setup program can create a new partition. Then click Next. The Installing Windows page appears. 9.After several minutes, during which the Setup program installs Windows 8, the computer reboots and the Personalize page appears.10.In the PC name text box, type WKSTN-MBR-B and click Next. The Settings page appears. 11.Click User Express Settings. The Sign in to your PC page appears.12.Click Sign in without a Microsoft account. Another Sign in to your PC page appears.13.Click Local account. Another Sign in to your PC page appears.14.In the User name text box, type ocox.15.In the Password and Reenter password text boxes, type Pa$$w0rd. 16.In the Password hint text box, type hint and click Finish. A series of screens introducing Windows 8 functions appear, followed by the Windows 8 Start screen..At this point, you can remove the installation disk from the drive.

Setting the Time Zone

1. Open the Windows 8 Control Panel.2. Click Clock, Language, and Region > Date and Time. The Date and Time dialog box appears.3. Click Change Time Zone, if necessary. The Time Zone Settings dialog box appears.4. In the Time Zone drop-down list, select the (UTC -05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) time zone and click OK. 5. Click OK to close the Date and Time dialog box.Configuring Network Settings

1. Open the Windows 8 Control Panel.2. Click Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window appears.3. Click Change adapter settings. The Network Connections window appears.4. Right-click the Ethernet connection and, from the context menu, select Properties. The Ethernet Properties sheet appears. 5. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties sheet appears.6. Select the Use the following IP address option and type values in the following text boxes: IP address Subnet mask7. Select the Use the following DNS server addresses option and type a value in the following text box:Preferred DNS server8. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties sheet.9. Click OK to close the Ethernet Properties sheet.10. Close the Network Connections window.Changing a Computer Name

1. Open the Windows 8 Control Panel.2. Click System and Security > System > Change Settings. The System Properties sheet appears.3. Click Change. The Computer Name/Domain Changes dialog box appears.4. In the Computer name text box, type the new name for the computer.5. Click OK. A message box appears, prompting you to restart the computer.6. Click OK.7. Click Close to close the System Properties dialog box. Another message box appears, prompting you to restart the computer.8. Click Restart now. The system restarts.Joining a Workstation to a Domain

1. Open the Windows 8 Control Panel.2. Click System and Security > System > Change Settings. The System Properties sheet appears.3. Click Change. The Computer Name/Domain Changes dialog box appears.4. Select the Domain option, type adatum.com in the text box, and click OK.5. A Windows Security dialog box appears.6. In the User name text box, type Administrator.7. In the Password text box, type Pa$$w0rd and click OK. The computer is joined to the domain and a Welcome message appears.8. Click OK, OK, Close, and Restart Now. The system restarts.Preventing Password Expiration1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor console.2. Browse to the Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Account Policies > Password Policy folder.3. Double-click the Maximum Password Age setting. The Maximum Password Age Properties sheet appears.4. Change the default value of 42 to 0 and click OK. 5. Close all open windows.Selecting the Private Location Type on a Workstation

1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor console.2. Browse to the Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Network List Manager Policies folder.3. Double-click Unidentified Networks. The Unidentified Networks Properties sheet appears.4. Select the Private option and click OK.Turning on Network Discovery and File Sharing

1. Open the Windows Control Panel. The Control Panel window appears.2. Click Network and Internet. The Network and Internet window appears.3. Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and Sharing Center window appears.4. Click Change advanced sharing settings. The Advanced Sharing Settings dialog box appears.5. In the currently active profile, select the Turn on network discovery and Turn on file and printer sharing options.6. Click Save Changes.Activating the Local Guest Account

1. Open the Windows 8 Control Panel.2. Click User Accounts and Family Safety > User Accounts > Manage another account.3. Click the Guest account. The Do you want to turn on the Guest account page appears.4. Click Turn on. 5. Open the Computer Management console. 6. In the Local Users and Groups snap-in, right-click the Guest user and, from the context menu, select Set password. The Set Password for Guest message box appears. 7. Click Proceed.8. In the New password and Confirm password text boxes, type Pa$$w0rd and click OK. A message box appears, confirming the password.9. Click OK. 10. Open the Local Group Policy Editor console.11. Browse to the Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment folder.12. Open the Properties sheet for the Deny access to this computer from the network user right.13. Remove the Guest user and click OK.14. Close all open windows. Initializing New Hard Disks

1. Open the Computer Management console.1. In the left pane, click Disk Management. The Disk Management snap-in appears.1. Right-click the tile for the new disk and, from the context menu, select Online.1. Right-click the tile a second time and, from the context menu, select Initialize Disk. The Initialize Disk dialog box appears.1. Select the GPT (GUID Partition Table) option and click OK. The disk status changes to Online. 1. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to initialize additional disks.Adding IIS to Windows 8

1. Open the Windows 8 Control Panel.2. Click Programs > Turn Windows features on or off. 3. Select Internet Information Services and click OK. 4. Click Close.