IPSec Security Policies
IPSec Security Policies are rules and filters that provide a specified level of security. You can create your own policies, but Windows provides three built-in ones: Client (Respond Only). The client will use IPSec if requested but won’t initiate an … Continue reading
Overview of IPSec
Security is a key part of any network. Companies need to protect their network from eavesdropping and tampering. Windows provides ACLs (Access Control Lists) which can be used to prevent access to data over the network. However, ACLs don’t protect … Continue reading
DHCP on a Routed Network
Since DHCP uses broadcasts, and routers block broadcasts, clients on remote subnets may be unable to receive TCP/IP information from a DHCP Server. Clients will use Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) if they are unable to locate a DHCP server. … Continue reading
Configuring a DHCP Server
To access the DHCP server click Administrative Tools> DHCP. To view DHCP server statistics, right-click on the server. Then select Display Statistics. The Server Statistics box shows general information about the DHCP server such as the number of Acknowledgements and … Continue reading
Setting up a DHCP Scope
Access DHCP server click Start>Administrative Tools>DHCP. The green arrow next to the server indicates that the DHCP service is running. To create a new scope right-click on the server. Select New Scope. Click Next. Fill in Scope name and description, Click Next to continue. Next, specify … Continue reading
Installing DHCP
To install DHCP using the Server Manager click on Start. Select Server Manager. Or from the Quick Launch Taskbar. Select Roles. Then Add Roles. Click Next to continue. Select DHCP Server. Click Next to continue. Then Click Next. Select Network … Continue reading
Introduction to DHCP
In large networks the task of assigning TCP/IP addresses can be troublesome. The administrator will have to manually give every machine an IP address and subnet mask, as well as additional information such as DNS and WINS server addresses. A … Continue reading
Troubleshooting DNS
NSLOOKUP is an important utility that performs query testing and troubleshooting of DNS servers at the command prompt window. NSLOOKUP can be accessed by going to the command prompt window and typing in NSLOOKUP and pressing Enter. Use the buttons … Continue reading
Configuring DNS Clients
Before the DNS server will be of any use, the clients on the network will need to be configured to use the server. To do this bring up the TCP/IP properties of your network adapter. In the Preferred DNS server … Continue reading
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