Windows Server Installation

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Windows Server Installation

Nanda Ganesan, Ph.D.

Objective

• Outline the step-by-step installation of the server installation

References

• Windows 2003 Server Installation Tutorial

• Setting-up and Managing a File Server in Windows 2003

• Upgrading from Win2K server to Windows 2003

Windows Server System

• Hardware requirements for installation

• Server System Overview

Installation Options

• Clean install• Upgrade

Installation Methods

• Using CD• From another operating system on

the computer• From a network computer

Using CD Notes

• Set CD-ROM to be a bootable device

• Select this option by pressing the key when the systems– Otherwise the computer will start

from an already active partition containing an operating system

Unattended Installation

• A script file can be created to continue with unattended installation– It will have the answer to all the

questions such as for example, the language of operation etc.

Clean Install

Options Before Installation

Windows Systems Verification

• All operating systems on the machine will be verified

• Only the NT family of operating systems can be upgraded

• In the case of the others, only an upgrade is allowed

Setup Steps

• Inspects the hardware configuration• Loads drivers• Copies temporary files from CD to

the local hard disk• Creates or appends the boot.ini file

and continue with the installation • Reboots and continues with the

installation using the local files

Setup Options

Partitioning

• A partition can be created for installing the server operating system

• Although not recommended, the OS can be installed in an already existing partition containing another OS

Partition Points

• Always install all the programs in one partition

• Create additional partitions for data

• Concepts– Primary partition– Extended partition– Logical drives

File System

• Use the NTFS file system to format the partition– NTFS 5.0– It is secure

• Use, if necessary the FAT32 file system in another partition to store information to be shared by other OSs on the server or to allow direct access to the data in the partition without security – This is not recommended

Language of Operation

Regional and Language Options

Personal Information

• Organization• Name

Licensing Mode

• Per seat• Per user

Client Access License (CAL)

• Each client or device requires a separate license to access the server

• Per user licensing mode is normally used by large companies

• Per user licensing mode is normally used by small companies

Administration

• Computer name• Administrator’s password

– Guidance offered on the composition of the password

Network Setting

• Dynamic IP– Not recommended for servers

• Static IP– Specify the IP parameters such as IP

address, subnet mask etc. • Note: Network setting will only be

displayed if the OS recognizes the network card

Joining a Network

• Domain• Workgroup

Role of the Server

• Stand-alone• Member server of a domain

Additional Server Configuration

• Domain controllers• File servers• Print servers• Web and media servers• Application servers• Networking and communication

servers• Etc.

Product Activation

• The product need to be activated within 30 days– Mostly verifies legality of the copy

Important Additional Setup Installations/Operations

• Driers– Motherboard, video card, sound card

etc.

• Service Pack• Updates and patches• Dynamic Update feature• Antivirus, firewalls etc.

The End