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COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING

Quarter 1
MODULE 1:SET-UP COMPUTER SERVER (Set-up User Access)
COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING – Grade 12

Quarter 1 - Module 1:Set-up Computer Server: (Set-up User Access)

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COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING – Grade 12

Quarter 1 - Module 1:Set-up Computer Server: (Set-up User Access)

I. Introduction:
This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to set-up computer servers for
LANs and SOHO systems. It consists of competencies to set-up user access and configures network
services as well as to perform testing, documentation and pre-deployment procedures.

II. Objectives
At the end of the lesson you
are expected to:

1. Explain the peer-to-peer and client-server network. TLE_IACSS9-12SUCS-IIIa-e-37

2. Enumerate the advantage and disadvantages of peer-to-peer and client-server network.
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3. Recognizes the importance of creating a workgroup in setting up networks. TLE_IACSS9-
12SUCS-IIIa-e-37

III. Vocabulary List

Computer system - The complete computer comprises the central processing unit (CPU), memory
and related electronics (main cabinet), all the peripheral devices connected to it, and its operating
system. Computer systems fall into two broad divisions: client and server. Client machines fall into
three categories from low to high end: laptop, desktop, and workstation. Servers range from small to
large: low-end, midrange, and mainframes.

Computer network(or network)- A collection of computers and other hardware interconnected by

communication channels that allow sharing of resources and information. Where at least one process
in one device is able to send/receive data to/from at least one process residing in a remote device, then
the two devices are said to be in a network. It is a group of devices connected to each other. Networks
may be classified into a wide variety of characteristics, such as the medium used to transport the data,
communications protocol used, scale, topology, benefit, and organizational scope.

Configuration - The makeup of a system; to "configure" is to choose options in order to create a

custom system. “Configurability” is a system’s ability to be changed or customized.

Connector - Any plug and socket that links two devices together. Although taken for granted and
rarely in the limelight, connectors are a huge industry, and the quality of these components is more
critical than most people would imagine. When not designed or constructed properly, they often
become the weakest element in an electronic system.
LAN local area network) - A computer network that interconnects computers in a limited area such
as a home, school, computer laboratory, or office building using network media. The defining
characteristics of LANs, in contrast to wide area networks (WANs), include their usually higher data
transfer rates, smaller geographic area, and lack of a need for leased telecommunication lines.

Operating system - The master control program that runs the computer; the first program loaded
when the computer is turned on, its main part, the “kernel,” resides in memory at all times. The
operating system sets the standards for all application programs that run in the computer. The
applications “talk to” the operating system for all user interfaces and file management operations.

Server - A computer system in a network that is shared by multiple users. Servers come in all sizes
from x86-based PCs to IBM mainframes. A server may have a keyboard, monitor and mouse directly
attached, or one keyboard, monitor and mouse may connect to any number of servers via a KVM
switch. Servers may be also be accessed only through a network connection as well.

IV. Pre-Test
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in your answer sheet.

1. What is an IP subnet that is connected by fast link?

a. Domain c. Active Directory
b. Site d. Directory Service

2. What is a method of controlling setting across your network?

a. Group Policy c. Work Group
b. Active Directory d. Domain

3. It is a group of computer systems and other computing hardware devices that are linked
together through communication channels to facilitate communication and resources-sharing
among a wide rage user?

a. Ethernet c. Computer Network

b. Internet d. Wireless router

4. Usually a small network constrained to a small geographic area?

a. Wide Area Network (WAN)
b. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
c. Local Area Network (LAN)
d. Personal Area Network (PAN)

5. Refers to the concept of sharing the work involved in processing data between the client
computers and server computer?
a. Client/Server Network c. Virtual Private Network
b. Windows Server d. Peer to Peer Network
 V. Learning Activities
Activity 1 – “LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE”

Direction: You will rearrange the scramble the letters to form a word. Write the answer at your
answer sheet provided.
1. EERP OT REPE ETWORNK 1.

2. ENTILC – RVESRE ETWORNK 2.

3. OOKRGRPWU 3.

4. IOMADN 4.

5. CLLAO ETWORKN 5.

6. RVRESE 6.

7. TNEILC 7.

Activity 2 – “WE ARECONNECTED”

Direction: Connect the computer using P2P Networks or Client Server Network. Write the answer
at your answer sheet provided.
 A Computer Network is a group of connected computers that allow each other to make
resources available to other computers. A client computer must have an operating system that allows
it to share its resources. The compute can have Microsoft Windows, Linux, or apple, etc. Below are
the 2 of most common use in computer Network;

PEER-TO-PEER NETWORK

This type of network is where two or

more computers are connected together
without needing a file server to be part of
the network.
A peer to peer network or P2P network
can be as simple as two people in the same
room temporarily connecting their
computers via a Universal Serial Bus to
enable them to transfer or share files
directly with one another.
It can also include a more permanent
network where say half-a-dozen computers
in a small office are connected together with copper cables.
This type of network means that every PC, once connected to the network is acting both
as a server and a client. There is no need for a special network operating system.
Access rights to files, folders, and data is controlled by setting the sharing permissions
on individual machines.
Permissions can be set to allow complete access to every file, folder, and document
stored on your system or just for particular things.

Client-Server Network

With a client server network the files will

not be stored on the hard drive of each
workstation. Instead they will be stored on a
specialized computer called a server. A server
is designed to efficiently provide data to a
remote client.
If you are using a client server network,
then you will have a user account and you will
have to log on with a user name and
password.
 There are a number of reasons why you do this.
The first is to identify you to the server so that it knows which files belong to you and so
it can make them available for you.
The second is so that the security systems can check that you are actually who you say
you are and that the account belongs to you.
On a large network there may be more than just the file server. There might also be an
email server which deals with the internal email system. There may be a web server that
controls access to the internet and blocks access to any unsuitable sites and a print server
which deals with all of the printing requests.
So that is the 'server' part of the client server network. - file, email and web servers
The 'client' part is the workstation that is connected to the network.
The 'clients' rely on servers to do their job and fetch the files that the users require and
manage the tasks and peripherals that the user wants to access.

PEER-TO-PEER NETWORK
Advantages

▪ No need for a network operating system.

▪ Does not need an expensive server because individual workstations are used to access
the files.
▪ No need for specialist staff such as network technicians because each user sets their
own permissions as to which files they are willing to share.
▪ Much easier to set up than a client-server network - does not need specialist
knowledge.
▪ If one computer fails it will not disrupt any other part of the network. It just means
that those files aren't available to other users at that time.
Disadvantages

▪ Because each computer might be being accessed by others it can slow down the
performance for the user.
▪ Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up.
▪ Files and resources are not centrally organized into a specific ‘shared’ area.
▪ Ensuring that viruses are not introduced to the network is the responsibility of each
individual user.
▪ There is little or no security besides the permission.

CLIENT-SERVER NETWORK

Advantages
▪ All files are stored in a central location.
▪ Network peripherals are controlled centrally.
 ▪ Backups and network security is controlled centrally.
▪ Users can access shared data which is centrally controlled.

Disadvantages
▪ A specialist network operating system is needed.
▪ The server is expensive to purchase.
▪ Specialist staff such as a network manager is needed.
▪ If any part of the network fails a lot of disruption can occur.
Computers on home networks are usually part of a workgroup and possibly a
homegroup, and computers on workplace networks are usually part of a domain.
In a workgroup:

▪ All computers are peer; no computer has control over another computer.
▪ Each computer has a set of user accounts. To log on to any computer in the
workgroup, you must have an account on that computer.
▪ There are typically no more than twenty computers.
▪ A workgroup is not protected by a password.
▪ All computers must be on the same local network.

In a homegroup:
▪ Computer on a home network must belong a workgroup, but they can also belong to a
homegroup.
▪ A homegroup is protected with a password, but you only need to type the password
once, when adding your computer to the homegroup.

In a domain:
▪ One or more computers are servers.
▪ If you have a user account in the domain, you can log one to any computer on the
domain without needing an account on that computer.
▪ There can be thousands of computers in a domain.
The computers can be on different local networks.
➢ PEER TO PEER(Do this in both Client and Server Computers)
1. Connect Server and Client computer with Crossover Cable
2. Turn off Windows Firewall ƒ

- Click LAN icon in Taskbar

- Then Click “Open Network
and Sharing Center”
-

- Click “Windows
Firewall”
- Click “Turn Windows
Firewall On or Off”
-

- Select “Turn off Windows

Firewall” in both Private and
Public Network Then
- Click Ok.
3. WORKGROUP name Should
be same in both computers
(Server & Client) ƒ .

- Windows Logo (START)

-> Computer (Right Click)
- >Properties

- Change Settings -> Change -> WORKGROUP (“Type WORKGROUP”) ->

OK

4. Assign IP Address in both computers(Server & Client)

- Click LAN icon in Taskbar
- Local Area Connection -> Properties -> Internet Protocol Version
4(TCP/IPv4)

-
-
-
- Select “Use the
following IP Address”
and “Use the
following DNS Server
addresses”

- Enter IP Address -> Ok

 VI. Practice Tasks

Practice Task #1 Direction: Connect the computers using Peer to Peer Network.
Write the answer at your answer sheet provided.

Guide Question:

1. What is a peer-to-peer network and its features?

2. Why do we need to setup a network?

Direction: Connect the computers using Server/Client Network. Write

Practice Task #2 the answer at your answer sheet provided.

Guide Question:

1. What is a client-server network and its features?

2. Why do we need to setup a network?

Practice Task #3

Direction: Identify the following: Write PA if the statement is advantage of P2P, CA for advantage
of client-server, PD for disadvantages of P2P and CD for client server. Write the answer at your
answer sheet provided.

1. A specialist network operating system is needed.

2. All files are stored in a central location.

3. Backups and network security is controlled centrally.

4. Because each computer might be being accessed by others

it can slow down the performance for the user.
5. Does not need an expensive server because individual
workstations are used to access the files.
6. Files and folders cannot be centrally backed up.
7. Network peripherals are controlled centrally.

8. No need for a network operating system.

9. The server is expensive to purchase.

10. There is little or no security besides the permission.

Guide Question:

1. What are the differences of peer-to-peer and client-server network?

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2. What do you think is the importance of peer-to-peer network and client-server

network?
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 VII. Post Test

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in your answer sheet.

1. What is an IP subnet that is connected by fast link?

a. Domain c. Active Directory
b. Site d. Directory Service
2. What is a method of controlling setting across your network?
a. Group Policy c. Work Group
b. Active Directory d. Domain
3. It is a group of computer systems and other computing hardware devices that are linked together
through communication channels to facilitate communication and resources-sharing among a wide
rage user?
a. Ethernet c. Computer Network
b. Internet d. Wireless router
4. Usually a small network constrained to a small geographic area?
a. Wide Area Network (WAN) c. Local Area Network (LAN)
b. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) d. Personal Area Network (PAN)
5. Refers to the concept of sharing the work involved in processing data between the client computers
and server computer?
a. Client/Server Network c. Virtual Private Network
b. Windows Server d. Peer to Peer Network
6. There are dedicated servers or hierarchy among the computers?
a. Virtual Private Network c. Client/Server Network
b. Wireless Router d. Peer to Peer Network
7. In Computer System Servicing, LAN means __________?
a. LAND Area Network c. Local Area Network
b. Local Are Network d. LAN Are Network
8. When you connect the server and client computer with Crossover Cable, what are you doing to the
firewall of your computers?
a. Turn on firewall to protect your files
b. Turn on firewall and connect the server and client computers
c. Turn off the firewall to enable the connection of computers
d. Turn off the firewall to protect your files?
9. What is a group of connected computers that allow each other to make resources available to other
computers?
a. Computer System c. Computer Hardware
b. Computer Network d. Computer Connection
10. It is a computer that provides data to other computers. It may serve data to system on Local Area
Network or Wide Area Network?
a. Computer Server c. Computer Hardware
b. Computer Network d. Computer Connection
 VIII. Assignment/Additional Activities

1. Search types of Computer Networks

IX. Answer Key

PRACTICE TASK

Practice Task #1 Practice Task #2

Practice Task #3 POST TEST

1. CD 1. B
2. CA 2. A
3. CA 3. C
4. PD 4. C
5. PA 5. A
6. PD 6. D
7. CA 7. C
8. PA 8. C
9. CA 9. B
10. PD 10. A
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