Title: Lab 3: Configuring Local Storage
Course: CTS 2234 Server Operating Systems > Section: Module 2 - Configuring Storage and File Permissions

Directions: The following exercises can be performed either in a computer lab or on a virtual machine. The detailed instructions for these exercises and the lab worksheets are in the Labs Online for Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 published by John Wiley & Sons. You should complete the lab worksheet, save it as a document (YourName_LabX.docx) and submit it to the drop box for this assignment. For information on grading, see the attached rubric.

Exercise 3.1 Initializing Disks

Overview: In this exercise, you use two different tools to bring three new disks online and initialize them in preparation for creating storage volumes.

Exercise 3.2 Creating Simple Volumes

Overview: In this exercise, you use two methods to create simple volumes, using Server Manager and the Disk Management snap-in.

Exercise 3.3 Creating a Storage Pool

Overview: In this exercise, you use the Server Manager console to create a storage pool, which consists of space from multiple physical disks.