2. Network Operating System (NOS)
Definition
Characteristics of NOS
Types of Network Operating System (Architecture)
Popular NOS
NOS 2
3. Network Operating System (NOS)
Network + Operating System
Network
• is a communication path between two or more systems
Operating System
• program that manages the computer hardware
• provides a basis for application programs and acts as an
intermediary between the user and the hardware
• Types of Operating Systems
(Microsoft Windows, Linux and Unix, Mac OS etc)
NOS 3
7. Characteristics of NOS
Centrally manage network resources, such as programs, data & devices.
Secure access to a network.
Allow remote users to connect to a network.
Allow users to connect to other networks like the Internet.
Backup data and make sure it's always available.
Allow for simple additions of clients and resources.
NOS 7
8. Types of Network Operating System (Architecture)
Peer-to-peer NOS
• This system is not based with having a file
server or centralized management source.
NOS 8
Client/Server NOS
• It can be based on a client/server architecture in
which a server enables multiple clients to share
resources.
10. Windows Server
Windows servers are more powerful versions of their desktop
operating system counterparts and are designed to more
efficiently handle corporate networking, Internet/intranet
hosting, databases, enterprise-scale messaging and similar
functions.
Windows Server 2012 R2 is the latest release of Windows
Server, and focuses on cloud computing.
NOS 10
11. Windows
Microsoft products are regarded as the standard option for most
businesses.
Cost is also an important factor; license fees are expensive.
The more employees you have, the more expensive it will become.
Versions of Windows Server
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Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2000
Windows NT 4.0
Windows NT 3.51
Windows NT 3.5
Windows NT 3.1
12. Linux Server
A Linux server is a high-powered variant of the Linux open source
operating system that's designed to handle the more demanding
needs of business applications such as network and system
administration, database management and Web services.
Linux servers are frequently selected over other server operating
systems for their stability, security and flexibility advantages.
NOS 12
13. Linux
You can download, modify it and re-distribute it without spending
any money.
Linux is installed on over 95% of the world's best supercomputers
demonstrating that it is the fastest performing OS with the smallest
resource footprint.
No OS is perfect;
one of the major downsides of Linux is that as it is a lesser
known platform you will find it harder to administrators with the
skills to configure and support the system in-house.
NOS 13
14. Linux Server Distributions
The followings are Leading Linux server operating systems
(Top 10 Linux Server Distributions of 2017/18)
Source serverwatch.com
• Ubuntu
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Suse Linux Enterprise Server
• CentOS
• Debian
• Oracle Linux
• Mageia/Mandriva
• ClearOS
• Arch Linux
• Slackware
NOS 14
15. NOS 15
Which NOS is best for your business?
“Selecting the right platform is important for the health of your
business. It's worth building a test system running your preferred OS
so you can spot any issues and check security and performance prior to
going live, with minimal disruption for your users.”
David Barker is the technical director of 4D Data Centers
17. Windows Network Concepts
Networking models
The difference between workgroup and domain
Overview of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS )
Overview of Domain Controllers (DC)
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19. Workgroup Model
All computers are equal
Also known as peer-to-peer
Each computer maintains own set of
• Resources
• Accounts
• Security information
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21. Domain Model
Centralizes all shared resources
Single point of administrative and security control
Simpler to manage from administrative and security standpoint
Requires at least one domain controller (DC)
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23. Overview of AD DS
What Are AD DS Domains?
AD Structure
AD Objects
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Overview of AD DS
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25. What is AD ?
A database (NTDS.DIT) on a Domain Controller
Based on X.500/LDAP
Uses Kerberos
Consistent synchronization across peer Domain Controllers
Extensible
Interoperates with other Domains /Forests
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29. AD Structure (Forest)
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31. AD Structure (Federation)
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Federation
Federation allow different domains to access their resources in common
(i.e. it is not domain specific)
32. AD DS is composed of both physical and logical components
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AD DS
Physical components Logical components
• Data store
• Domain controllers (DC)
• Global catalog server
• RODC (Read Only DC)
• Partitions
• Schema
• Domains
• Domain trees
• Forests
• Sites
• OUs (Organizational Units)
33. AD DS Domains?
AD DS requires one or more domain controllers
All domain controllers hold a copy of the domain
database which is continually synchronized
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• The domain is the context within which user,
group, and computer accounts are created
• The domain is a replication boundary
• An administrative center for configuring and
managing objects
• Any domain controller can authenticate any logon
in the domain
35. AD Objects (OUs )
Containers that can be used to group objects
within a domain
Create OUs to:
• Delegate administrative permissions
• Apply Group Policy
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What Are OUs?
36. AD Objects (Sites and Site Links)
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37. Overview of Domain Controllers
What Is a Domain Controller?
What Is the Global Catalog?
The AD DS Logon Process
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38. What Is a Domain Controller?
Servers that host the Active Directory database (NTDS.DIT) and SYSVOL
Kerberos authentication service and KDC services perform authentication
•Kerberos is a security mechanism built into the AD (not invented by
Microsoft but also used in other many authentication scheme as well)
•Advantage: it doesn't transfer the actual password over the network
•when user is logged on, it provides Ticket grant system (TGT)
Best practices:
• Availability: At least two domain controllers in a domain
• Security: RODC and BitLocker
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39. What Is the Global Catalog?
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Configuration
Schema
Domain A
Configuration
Schema
Domain B
Configuration
Schema
Domain B
Configuration
Schema
Global catalog:
Hosts a partial attribute set for other
domains in the forest Supports queries
for objects throughout the forest
Global catalog server
40. The AD DS Logon Process
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The AD DS logon process:
1. User Account is authenticated to DC1
2. DC1 returns TGT back to client
3. Client uses TGT to apply for access to
WKS1
4. DC1 grants access to WKS1
5. Client uses TGT to apply for access to
SVR1
6. DC1 returns access to SVR1
41. Get start lab session by installing
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Virtualization software (Vmware or virtual box)
MS Server 2012 R2
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