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Solutions Manual for 70 215 MCSE Guide to Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Certification Edition 2nd edition by Michael Palmer, Paul Kammerling, Conan Kezema, James Michael Stewart and Ray

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Solutions Manual for 70 215 MCSE Guide to Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Certification Edition 2nd edition by Michael Palmer, Paul Kammerling, Conan Kezema, James

Michael Stewart and Ray Marky

Chapter 2 Planning for Server Hardware Objectives

After reading this chapter and completing the exercises you will be able to:

Determine specifications for your server in terms of the right processor type, bus type, and

advanced bus features

applications and data storage

2 Discuss why even the minimum system requirements are very relative, particularly in relation to variables such as the actual hardware that is selected, the number of users, and the types of

software applications For example, compare minimally configuring a server that will be used for

a small eight-person office compared to minimally configuring a multimedia server that will house instructional applications

Windows 2000 Server Compatibility

1 As you introduce the HCL, provide some specific examples of hardware on the list For

example, present representative topical areas (Audio, Display Adapter, etc.), on the HCL and give one or two examples per each area

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Solutions Manual for 70 215 MCSE Guide to Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Certification Edition 2nd edition by Michael Palmer, Paul Kammerling, Conan Kezema, James Michael Stewart and Ray Marky

2 Emphasize why consulting the HCL can be very important If you know of implementations in which users had problems because they did not consult the HCL, describe the problems to your students

3 There are different philosophies about selecting brand-name equipment compared to using generic equipment or equipment that is custom built Discuss these philosophies in class, comparing issues such as:

1 Faster CPUs are developed all of the time Consider developing a timeline showing the evolution

of CPUs from the 8086/8088 to the present Or ask your students to develop their own timelines

Pentium Computers

1 Explain the variety of Pentium computers that are viable for use as Windows 2000 servers

2 Explain processor cache and why this is important Particularly stress L2 cache Describe

your experiences with processors that have different levels of caching

3 Research server benchmarks that relate to different levels of L2 caching and present your findings

to the students For example, consult Network World's Net Fusion Web site for benchmarks Also, discuss how L2 cache influences performance for different types of applications:

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2 Develop a list of situations in which you personally would deploy an SMP computer and

share your list and reasons with the students

Clustering Computers

1 If your school uses clustered computers, enable students to see a demonstration of these

clustered servers in action

2 If you have a copy of Windows 2000 Advanced Server or Datacenter, set up two or more servers in a clustered configuration for students to see Or demonstrate in front of the class how

to set up clustered servers in Windows 2000

Bus Architectures

1 Prepare a table for students that shows the advantages and disadvantages of the main

bus architectures

I2O Architecture

1 Discuss with students examples of servers that use I20 architecture Describe situations in

which you would use this architecture in a server

2 Describe elements of mainframe I20 architecture that have been adapted for use in servers and elements that have not

3 To give students perspective, discuss in general the elements of mainframe and

minicomputers that have been implemented in Pentium computers, such as:

Plug and Play

1 For students who have not set up components in a computer with Plug and Play, give an in-class demonstration of how it works in Windows 2000, such as by connecting a new printer or

pointing device

2 Consider providing students with a background in why Plug and Play was not truly available

in Windows NT

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USB

1 Demonstrate how to connect a new device, such as a printer or modem, through a USB port on

a computer

2 Discuss new computers (particularly workstations), such as models from Compaq, that

primarily implement USB technology for easy setup

Choosing NICs

1 Show students examples of the different types of cable that are connected to NICs,

particularly coax and twisted pair

2 Provide students with a demonstration of different types of cable connectors and show them how to identify defective cable connections to a NIC

3 Obtain several different NICs, from different manufacturers and for different types of cable, and pass these around in class for students to see

4 Discuss how a slow NIC can become a bottleneck on an expensive server Compare the cost

of replacing a NIC to the cost of the entire server, as a way to illustrate how inexpensively a NIC problem can be solved

Memory Sizing

1 Describe the types of memory that are available for server computers If you have examples

of physical memory modules, pass these around for students to view

2 Use an example of a server implementation with which you are familiar (or use an example from your school's IT department) and show students how to calculate the amount of memory that is

appropriate for that example Or, ask your students to calculate in class the memory needed

Quick Quiz

1 Which is likely to be larger on a Pentium computer L1 or L2

cache? Answer: L2 cache

2 What is the minimum memory requirement for a Windows 2000 server that has only four

users? Answer: 64 MB

3 memory keeps some memory in reserve to be used when a memory problem occurs

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Answer: error checking and correcting (ECC)

4 True or False: Windows Advanced Server and Datacenter support the shared disk model for clustering

Answer: true

5 True or False: For the sake of backward compatibility to Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server does not support Plug and Play Answer: false

Disk Storage

1 Emphasize the importance of considering how disk storage will be used when configuring a

server Some considerations include:

using planning documents – two-year and five-year plans, for example

2 Have a representative from your school's IT department (or the IT department at a local

business) discuss disk capacity planning with your students

3 Make up and present in class two or three disk capacity scenarios and have your students

participate in the capacity planning For example, one scenario might be for a lab server in

a college and another might be for an accounting server in a medium-sized business

Disk Contention

1 For those students who have not seen disk controllers and SCSI adapters, provide an in-class demonstration of how they are set up in a computer Also, consider demonstrating all of the factors that go into a successful SCSI implementation: cable, devices, device numbering,

terminator, etc

2 Discuss with students why it is valuable to have multiple SCSI pathways for reducing contention between disk drives and between other SCSI devices, such as tape drives

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Solutions Manual for 70 215 MCSE Guide to Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Certification Edition 2nd edition by Michael Palmer, Paul Kammerling, Conan Kezema, James Michael Stewart and Ray Marky Disk Storage Fault Tolerance

1 To help emphasize the importance of disk storage fault tolerance, give students examples of

organizations that have suffered losses because they did not have adequate fault tolerance

2 Make sure that students know the difference between disk mirroring and disk duplexing

3 Demonstrate each of the following in class by showing students different computers set up for: 

Disk striping

5 Provide an in-class demonstration of the general features of the MMC Disk Management snap-in

Selecting Disk Storage Fault Tolerance

1 As an in-class project, have students divide into groups Give each group the same scenario to plan disk fault tolerance Have each group report how they would address the scenario and then compare their solutions For example, the scenario might have the following elements:

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You are planning a server that will store the vacation and sick leave data for an organization that has 5,200 full time employees and 2,223 part-time employees (who have sick leave benefits)

Software RAID Compared to Hardware RAID

1 Describe how hardware RAID works compared to software RAID

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2 Compare for students the advantages and disadvantages of hardware RAID

Travan Tape Backup Options

Uncompressed Compressed Travan Level Tape Capacity Tape Capacity

Historically popular among network administrators is Digital Audio Tape (DAT) tape

technology that stores data in the medium gigabyte range Many administrators have moved from the initial 4mm tape, which holds 2 to 24 GB per tape, to the newer 8mm format, which holds 2 to 40 GB DAT tape drives operate in the 1 to 2 Mbps range for data transfer Network administrators with high-capacity backup needs are also moving to the Digital Linear Tape (DLT) systems, which store data in the 10 to 40 GB+ range DLT tapes are more resistant to damage than DAT or QIC/Travan tapes and have a longer shelf life at up to 30 years Also, DLT systems write information to tape faster than QIC/Travan and DAT at 4 Mbps for 28 GB drives and 6 Mbps for 40 GB drives

Choosing a CD-ROM Drive

1 Discuss CD-ROM drive speeds and how these have dramatically increased in the last few

years Also, explain the importance of having at least one CD-ROM drive in the server from which to quickly load the operating system and other software

2 If your school has an example of a CD-ROM array, give students an in-class demonstration of how it works

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Michael Stewart and Ray Marky Setting Up and Testing the Server

1 If students will be practicing how to install server components, introduce them to the wrist

grounding strap and show them why it is important Or, consider bringing a wrist grounding strap to class so that students can see it

2 Discuss the value of fully testing the computer components prior to loading the Windows 2000 Server operating system

Quick Quiz

1 The speed of a disk is its _

Answer: disk access time

2 True or False: When you use a SCSI adapter, individual disk drives do not need a disk controller Answer: false

3 Disk striping is the same as which RAID level? Answer: RAID level 0

4 True or False: The main difference between software and hardware RAID is that you cannot hot swap a disk in hardware RAID

Answer: false

5 RAID level 5 requires a minimum of _ disks

Answer: 3

Class Discussion Topics

1 What are some problems that can result when you do not consult the Microsoft HCL to

configure a computer for a server?

2 Which is more important when you configure a server, CPU speed or the amount of memory?

3 Why might a 64-bit processor offer more flexibility than a 32-bit processor in a server?

Discuss this issue as it relates to specific types of implementations

4 Which would you rather have, a single 64-bit processor or a dual 32-bit processor server? Why?

5 Under what circumstances might a Celeron processor be adequate for a Windows 2000 server?

6 What are examples of situations in which an SMP computer would not be effective for

improving server performance?

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7 How do you think the role of USB ports will grow in server computers? Why is USB so popular?

8 What are some general guidelines that can help an organization plan for disk capacity on

its Windows 2000 servers?

9 Assume you are planning a server that will host Web access to bank customers The customers will be transacting business on the server, such as transferring money, viewing account balances, applying for loans, and so on Given this general context, which kind of disk access is likely to

be needed, SCSI or Fibre Channel? Why?

10 List situations in which you would employ RAID level 0, RAID level 1, and RAID level 5

In your opinion, which RAID level is most versatile for different kinds of situations?

11 On what kind of server would planning backup hardware be unnecessary?

Additional Projects

1 Have students prepare a timeline to show the development of 8086/8088 computers to the present

Or simply have them show the evolution of Pentium computers

2 Ask students to research CPU benchmarks for a server dedicated to multimedia applications and create a list of the CPUs that work best for this type of implementation

3 Have students find two or three examples of manufacturers who make SMP computers and

present details about the architecture of these computers Also, have students determine for what types of situations these manufacturers recommend their SMP computers

4 Ask students to use the Internet to research typical server computers made by at least two

manufacturers such as Compaq, Dell, Gateway, HP, IBM, and others For their research,

have students focus on determining the typical configuration of expansion slots, buses, and

ports in those computers

5 Create a lab project that enables students to practice setting up a printer or another type

of peripheral using Plug and Play and a USB port

6 Provide students with two scenarios and have them calculate the memory needed for each one For example, one scenario might be a small server for 22 users who have an average use of 3 MB; another might be for a server that has 452 users (average use is also 3 MB), which functions as a DHCP server with TCP/IP and SNMP services

7 Create a lab project in which students can practice installing a SCSI adapter and multiple

disk drives in a computer running Windows 2000 Server

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8 If you have access to hardware RAID, prepare a lab in which students practice setting up

hardware RAID and then practice setting up software RAID Have them compare the differences

in setting up the two kinds of RAID

9 Have students obtain pricing information for components used in disk mirroring and in RAID-5 Next, give them a disk capacity figure, such as 32 GB, and have students determine the cost of using disk mirroring versus the cost of using RAID-5 to store this much data

Further Readings

1 Microsoft Corporation "Chapter 7 – Planning Your Windows 2000 Server Installation." Windows

2000 Corporate Preview Guide November, 1999

2 Dean Porter “Fibre Channel, SCSI, and You.” Windows NT Magazine September, 1997

3 Marc Songini “IBM Adds Muscle to Storage Network Line,” Network World, March 20, 2000

4 Steven Wilson and the Storage Networking Industry Association Managing a Fibre Channel

Storage Area Network November 20, 1998 (Also see other white papers available at the SNIA

Web site, www.snia.org.)

5 Unisys Unisys e-@ction Solutions for Windows 2000 February 17, 2000 (Provides

information about the new Unisys SMP servers that support up to 32 processors.)

Technical Notes for the Hands-on Projects

The lab setup for the Chapter 2 hands-on projects includes the following elements (see the table):

For many of these assignments students will need user accounts that have administrator privileges.

CONNECTIVITY OPERATING

REQUIRED

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