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TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL
LIVELIHOOD 12
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC
II
First Quarter

(Week 1 -4)

DRAFT ONLY

Name: _____________________
Section: ___________________

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the ICT-Computer Systems Servicing NC II Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Introduction to Server Computing, Setting Up
Peer-to-Peer Network and Setting Up Client-Server Network.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators

both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in
helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this
also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking
into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body
of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the learner:

Welcome to the Computer System Servicing NC II Grade 12 Alternative

Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Introduction to Server Computing, Setting
Up Peer-to-Peer Network and Setting Up Client-Server Network!.

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used
to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies
in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be

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enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

What I Need to Know

This module aims to introduce you to the concept of servers. The lesson is
part of the core competency Setting Up Computer Servers with the
following learning outcome:

LO1: Set up user access

1.1 Create user folder in accordance with network operating system
features
1.2 Configure user access level based on NOS features
1.3 Establish network access policies/end user requirements
1.4 Perform security check in accordance with established network
access policies/end user requirements

After the lesson you should be able to:

 define server
 enumerate the types and advantages of servers
 appreciate the server’s role in computer networks.

What I Know

I. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen
letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. It is a server that provides clients with network connectivity.
a. communications server c. proxy server
b. name server d. media server
2. It is a hardware or software that gives services to other hardware or
software entity.
a. workstation c. client
b. server d. operating system
3. It is a server operating system developed by Microsoft.
a. CentOS c. Ubuntu OS
b. Red Hat Enterprise d. Windows Server
4. Which of the following is not an advantage of using servers?
a. Servers are manufactured and optimized for 24 x 7 operations.
b. They are built to support multiple user applications and multiple
user access.
c. Servers are mostly rack-mountable.
d. Servers have more graphical capabilities compared to desktops.
5. It is a personal computer designed for high end applications.
a. workstation c. client
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 b. server d. operating system
6. It is a system software that performs automation, calculation and other
functions that are not directly used by people.
a. server operating system c. system services server
b. media server d. proxy server
7. It is an advanced operating system designed to run on server sides.
a. client OS c. workstation OS
b. server OS d. Red Hat Enterprise Linux
8. These servers act as an intermediary between clients and servers to
implement network functions.
a. proxy server c. communications server
b. database server d. system services server
9. These servers look up resources on a network such as users, groups
and devices.
a. system services server c. communications server
b. applications server d. directory services server
10. These servers look up addresses such as mapping a domain name to
an IP.
a. name server c. applications server
b. communications server d. file server

II. Fill in the blanks with the correct word(s).

1. One of the most popular server OS is the Windows Server developed by
_______________.
2. Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu OS, Cent OS, SUSE
OS and Oracle Linux Server are examples of _____________ .
3. Servers are optimized for __________ operations.
4. _______ servers respond to requests from client computers such as web
browsers.
5. ________ servers deliver media such as streaming video or audio.

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 Lesson
Introduction to Server
1 Computing

What’s In

Activity: Write the term/words you think are associated with servers. One
example is already given. You can add more circles if needed.

Client

Server

What’s New

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When we connect to the internet, there are instances that we encounter
the error message: “Cannot establish connection to server.” In this lesson,
we will be discussing the definition, types and advantages of a server.

The image below is a representation of a server. The image shows that

the server is connected to other computers whether a desktop or a laptop.
The next section will discuss more on servers.

source: https://www.hiclipart.com/free-transparent-
background-png-clipart-bgzwn

What is It

Server
It is a physical computer that provides services to all client computers
connected to it, allowing them (client computer) to access available
information or resources.
An entity in the client/server programming model, where the server is a
software or a program, running on one or more computers, that manages
resources and services of the network, while handling requests from
different computers to access said resources.
A server therefore is a hardware or software that gives services to other
hardware and software entity.

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Types of Servers
 Web servers respond to requests from client computers such as web
browsers (e.g. Google Chrome)
 Application servers provide services to applications such as mobile
app.
 Communications servers provide network connectivity and other
communications such as voice.
 Name servers look up addresses such as mapping a domain name to
an IP.
 Directory service servers look up resources on a network such as users,
groups and devices.
 Application Programming Interface (API) servers implement
functionality for other software by offering an API.
 Database server provides access to database.
 File server provides access to files.
 Game server implements games or services for a gameplay.
 Media servers deliver media such as streaming video or audio.
 Proxy servers act as an intermediary between clients and servers to
implement network functions (e.g. security, monitoring)
 System services server is a system software that performs automation,
calculation and other functions that are not directly used by people.

Advantages of Using Servers

 Servers contain more powerful processors than a desktop computer.
 Servers support advanced RAM technologies.
 They have higher storage capacity as multiple disks can be inserted
into them.
 Servers are manufactured and optimized for 24 x 7 operation.
 They are built to support multiple user applications and multiple user
access.
 Servers are mostly rack-mountable.
 Servers are maintained by a system administrator from a central
location.

Server vs. Workstation

A server is an application or device that performs service for connected
clients as part of client-server architecture. A workstation is a personal
computer that is used for high-end applications such as graphic design,
video editing and others.

Server Operating System

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Server Operating System or server OS is an advanced OS designed to run
on server sides, which is a specialized computer to serve the request of
connected client computers on the network.
One of the most popular server OS is the Windows Server developed by
Microsoft. Other examples of server OS are Red Hat Enterprise Linux,
Ubuntu OS, Cent OS, SUSE OS and Oracle Linux Server.

What’s More

Loop-a-word: Find and encircle the 10 types of servers that are found on
the puzzle.
C S Y S T E M S E R V I C E S
O S D A E C A M O D E M P F G
M E A B G O P A M M W N E I S
M R T C G O P E F O O C R L A
U V A E S M A P I D R L B G N
N E B E F M L I L U K I E S O
I D A D O U I O E L S R W E I
C I S U P N C U O E T E O R T
A R E I L I A A M F A N R V A
T E B L P C G A M E T T M O C
I P R O X Y T E D R D I A C I
O C N P F A I R U N I I N E L
N T R Q I T O O L O O P A S P
S O F L L I N A B C D E F D P
J R J U N O E U M E D I C F A

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 What I Have Learned

Answer the following questions.

1. What is a server?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2. What are the advantages of servers? Give at least 5.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3. What are the types of servers? Give at least 5.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Visit and observe a nearby computer shop and answer the following
questions.
1. How are the computers connected to each other?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

2. Look for the shop’s server. What is its operating system? How does it
control the other computers in the shop?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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 Assessment

I. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. It is an advanced operating system designed to run on server sides.

a. client OS c. workstation OS
b. server OS d. Red Hat Enterprise Linux
2. These servers act as an intermediary between clients and servers to
implement network functions.
a. proxy server c. communications server
b. database server d. system services server
3. These servers look up resources on a network such as users, groups
and devices.
a. system services server c. communications server
b. applications server d. directory services server
4. These servers look up addresses such as mapping a domain name to an
IP.
a. name server c. applications server
b. communications server d. file server
5. It is a server that provides clients with network connectivity.
a. communications server c. proxy server
b. name server d. media server
6. It is a hardware or software that gives services to other hardware or
software entity.
a. workstation c. client
b. server d. operating system
7. It is a server operating system developed by Microsoft.
a. CentOS c. Ubuntu OS
b. Red Hat Enterprise d. Windows Server
8. Which of the following is not an advantage of using servers?
a. Servers are manufactured and optimized for 24 x 7 operations.
b. They are built to support multiple user applications and multiple
user access.
c. Servers are mostly rack-mountable.
d. Servers have more graphical capabilities compared to desktops.
9. It is a personal computer designed for high end applications.
a. workstation c. client
b. server d. operating system
10. It is a system software that performs automation, calculation and
other functions that are not directly used by people.
a. server operating system c. system services server
b. media server d. proxy server

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II. Fill in the blanks with the correct word(s).
1. _______ servers respond to requests from client computers such as web
browsers.
2. ________ servers deliver media such as streaming video or audio.
3. Servers are optimized for __________ operations.
4. One of the most popular server OS is the Windows Server developed by
_______________.
5. Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu OS, Cent OS, SUSE
OS and Oracle Linux Server are examples of _____________ .

What I Need to Know

This module aims to let you set up a peer-to-peer network. The lesson is
part of the core competency Setting Up Computer Servers with the
following learning outcome:

LO1: Set up user access

1.1 Create user folder in accordance with network operating system
features
1.2 Configure user access level based on NOS features
1.3 Establish network access policies/end user requirements
1.4 Perform security check in accordance with established network
access policies/end user requirements

After the lesson you should be able to:

 define peer-to-peer network
 enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of peer-to-peer
networks
 properly set up a peer-to-peer network

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 What I Know

I. Write A if the given phrase is an advantage of peer-to-peer networks

and D if it is a disadvantage.
_____ 1. less hardware required
_____ 2. no central location for file storage
_____ 3. network is less secure
_____ 4. ease in set up

II. Write a check to the statement which describes a peer-to-peer network.

_____ 1. All computers have the same ability.
_____ 2. No central computer manages the network.
_____ 3. New technology and hardware can be easily integrated into the
system.
4. Computer users are allowed to share files to each other
_____
computers.
5. Allow networks to centralize functions and applications.
_____
6. There is a center of the system, allowing access to resources
_____ and instituting security.
7. This system is not based with having a file server or centralized
management source.
_____

III. Arrange the steps in setting up a peer-to-peer network. Write the

numbers 1-4.
_____ 1. Access shared folder through the network
_____ 2. Create and share folder
_____ 3. Change advance sharing settings
_____ 4. Configure computer name and workgroup name

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 Lesson
Set Up Peer-to-Peer
2 Network

What’s In

Activity
The following are devices, aside from computers, that we connect in a
network. Identify them by writing their name on the blank provided.

1.

_______________________

2.

_______________________

3.

_______________________

What’s New

Refer to the picture on the right. It shows six

computers that are connected to each other.
One computer is connected to the other five
computers. How could it be possible? Of course
they should be connected with cables but they
must also be connected by configuring each
computer. The next section will discuss on how
to configure these computers to be able to
connect each other.

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 What is It

Peer-to-peer Network (P2P)

In a peer-to-peer network, computer users are allowed to share files and
resources with each other connected computers. This is no central
computer that manages the connected computers. In this network, all
computers are equal; they share all the same abilities to use resources on
the network. Each computer in the network is referred to as peer.
Advantages of having a peer-to-peer network include ease in setup and
less hardware required because there is no server needed for the
network. On the other hand, this network is less secure and has no central
location for file storage.

Fig. 1 Peer-to-peer Network

with 4 computers

Basic File Sharing on Peer-to-peer Network

Before you start:
 Ensure that at least two computers are connected to the network.
 Connect router to switch, and switch to PCs.
 All the computers should have unique IP address either
Static/Dynamic.

Step 1: Configure computer name and workgroup name

1. Click on Start, Right click Computer and select Properties.

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 2. Select Change Settings and click on Change

3. Type in the Computer Name and

Workgroup Name.

Computer Name=YOURNAME-PC1
Workgroup Name=CSSLAB

4. Click on Ok and select Yes to Restart.

5. Do the same for other PC just change the

name to YOURNAME-PC2, but use the
same Workgroup Name – CSSLAB

Step 2: Change advance sharing settings

1. Right click on LAN icon (PC) or Wifi icon (Laptop) at the notification
bar and select Open Network and Sharing Center

2. Select Change advanced sharing settings

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 3. Turn network discovery, file and printer sharing…
Scroll down and Turn off password protected sharing

4. Do the same for Home or Work

5. Finally select save changes

6. Do the same for the next pc.

Step 3: Create and share folder

1. Create a folder on the desktop, name it to YOURNAME-My Shared Files
2. Right click on folder and select Properties

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3. Click on Share, Select Everyone, click on Add,
Check Permission Level to Read/Write and select Share

1 3

4
2
5

4. Click on Advance Sharing

5. Check Share this folder, click on Permission and check Allow-Full Control.
Click on Apply and Ok. Then Click on Apply and Ok once again.

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2 4

Step 4: Access shared folder through the network

1. Click on Start, Right click Computer and select Open.

2. Click on Network

3. You should see two computers just like below:

ERIC-PC1 ERIC-PC2

4. Just open the other computer and you should be able to see open
the shared folder.

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 What’s More

Activity
Draw a peer-to-peer network with seven(7) connected computers.

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 What I Have Learned

Answer the following questions.

1. What is a peer-to-peer network?

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of peer-to-peer
network?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Activity
Using two computers, try to set up a simple peer-to-peer network. Use the
following:
 Computer 1 name: Comp1
 Computer 2 name: Comp2
 Workgroup: ComLab
 Shared folder name: Shared Files

Be sure you followed the steps correctly.

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 Assessment

I. Write a check to the statement which describes a peer-to-peer network.

_____ 1. This system is not based with having a file server or centralized
management source.
2. All computers have the same ability.
_____
3. New technology and hardware can be easily integrated into the
_____
system.

_____ 4. Computer users are allowed to share files to each other

computers.
_____ 5. Allow networks to centralize functions and applications.
_____ 6. There is a center of the system, allowing access to resources
and instituting security.
_____ 7. No central computer manages the network.

II. Write A if the given phrase is an advantage of peer-to-peer networks

and D if it is a disadvantage.
_____ 1. ease in set up
_____ 2. no central location for file storage
_____ 3. network is less secure
_____ 4. less hardware required

III. Arrange the steps in setting up a peer-to-peer network. Write the

numbers 1-4.

_____ 1. Access shared folder through the network

_____ 2. Create and share folder
_____ 3. Configure computer name and workgroup name
_____ 4. Change advance sharing settings

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 What I Need to Know

This module aims to let you set up a Client-Server network. The lesson is
part of the core competency Setting Up Computer Servers with the
following learning outcome:

LO1: Set up user access

1.1 Create user folder in accordance with network operating system
features
1.2 Configure user access level based on NOS features
1.3 Establish network access policies/end user requirements
1.4 Perform security check in accordance with established network
access policies/end user requirements

After the lesson you should be able to:

 define Client-Server network
 differentiate between client-server and peer-to-peer networks
 enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of Client-Server
networks

What I Know

I. Write A if the given statement is an advantage of Client-Server networks

and D if it is a disadvantage.
_______ 1. Centralized servers are more stable.
2. Security is provided through the server.
______ 3.
[ New technology and hardware can be easily integrated into
_ the system.
_______ 4. Hardware and the operating system can be specialized, with
a focus on performance.
_______ 5. Servers are able to be accessed remotely from different
locations and types of systems.
_______ 6. Buying and running a server raises costs.
7. Dependence on a central location for operation.
_______ 8. Requires regular maintenance and updates.
_______
_______

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II. Arrange the steps in physical set up of client-server networks. Write the
numbers 1 – 5.
_______ Connect the devices.
_______ Install Windows 7 Ultimate on the client computer.
_______ Install the needed drivers on both computers.
_______ Install Windows Server 2008 R2 on the computer server.
_______ Prepare the other devices and LAN cables.

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n Set Up Client-Server Network
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What’s In

Activity
The jumbled letters are devices that are used in computer networks.
Arrange them using the clues provided.
ITSCWH 1. This device enables computers on a network to
communicate.

RRTOUE 2. This device enables computers to communicate and

they can pass information between two networks—
such as between your home network and the
Internet.
TCPHA NEPAL
3. It is a panel that allows multiple devices to be
connected and managed in a more efficient
manner.
NLA ABCEL

4. It is used extensively for local-area networks (LANs)

and telephone connections.
ARDUMOL OBX

5. It is used to cover a portion of a wall where there is

an opening for networking outlets.

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 What’s New

In the previous lesson, you have learned about peer-to-peer networks. In

this module we will be dealing with the other type of network – Client-
Server. As you may observe, the term is from two words, client and
server. Unlike the peer-to-peer network, this network has one more
powerful computer (server) and a less powerful one (clients). Clients
request for access to files and services while servers grant the request.
We will discuss more on this type of network on the next section.

What is It

Client-Server Network
In a client-server network, computers and other hardware devices are
connected on a specialized computer called server. The connected
devices are then referred to as clients. The server is the center of the
system, instituting security and centralized use of resources. In other
terms, this network is also called as server-based network.
The advantages include:
 Centralized servers are more stable.
 Security is provided through the server.
 New technology and hardware can be easily integrated into the
system.

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  Hardware and the operating system can be specialized, with a focus
on performance.
 Servers are able to be accessed remotely from different locations
and types of systems.

The disadvantages include:

 Buying and running a server raises costs.
 Dependence on a central location for operation.
 Requires regular maintenance and updates.

A client-server network can be wired, wireless or a combination of both.

The client-server network is the most efficient way to provide:
 Databases and management of applications such as Spreadsheets,
Accounting, Communications and Document management.
 Network management.
 Centralized file storage.

Setting Up Client-Server Network (Physical Set-Up)

To set up a client server network with two (2) computers:

1. Install Windows Server 2008 R2 on the computer server.
2. Install Windows 7 Ultimate on the client computer.

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3. Install the needed drivers on both computers.
4. Prepare the other devices and LAN cables.
5. Use the diagram above as guide to connect the devices.

You have now completed the physical set up for a client-server network.
The next lessons will let you configure the software set up of the network.

What’s More

Activity
Refer to the table below and answer the questions that follow.
Basis of Client-Server Peer-to-Peer
comparison
Data Centralized server is Each peer has its own
used to store the data data
Implementation Less expensive Less expensive
Differentiation Clients and server and Clients and server are not
differentiation, specific differentiated
server and clients are
present
Security Very much secure Less secure

1. What basis of comparison is(are) common to both peer-to-peer and

client-server networks?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

2. Why do you think peer-to-peer network is less secure than client-

server network?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
3. Why are peer-to-peer network computers not differentiated?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

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 What I Have Learned

Answer the following questions.

1. What is a Client-Server network?

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2. What is the difference between Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer
networks?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

3. Which of these two networks is more secure? Why?

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Activity
Set up a client-server network following the steps discussed in the lesson.
No need to configure the devices as these will be discussed on the next
lessons.

Assessment

I. Write A if the given statement is an advantage of Client-Server networks

and D if it is a disadvantage.
_______ 1. Security is provided through the server.
_______ 2. New technology and hardware can be easily integrated into
the system.
_______ 3. Hardware and the operating system can be specialized, with

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 a focus on performance.

_______ 4. Servers are able to be accessed remotely from different

locations and types of systems.
_______ 5. Dependence on a central location for operation.
_______ 6. Buying and running a server raises costs.
_______ 7. Requires regular maintenance and updates.
_______ 8. Centralized servers are more stable.

II. Arrange the steps in physical set up of client-server networks. Write the
numbers 1 – 5.
_______ Prepare the other devices and LAN cables.
_______ Connect the devices.
_______ Install Windows 7 Ultimate on the client computer.
_______ Install the needed drivers on both computers.
_______ Install Windows Server 2008 R2 on the computer server.

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Computer System Servicing NCII
Talamisan, Eric M. Competency-Based Learning Material in Computer
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