Installing or Upgrading to Windows 2000. Overview Preparing for Installation Installing Windows 2000 Professional from a Compact Disc Installing Windows

Installing or Upgrading to Windows 2000

Overview

Preparing for Installation

Installing Windows 2000 Professional from a Compact Disc

Installing Windows 2000 Advanced Server from a Compact Disc

Upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional

Upgrading to Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Identifying Setup Errors


Determining Which Operating System to Use

Identifying System Requirements

Determining Disk Partition Options

Determining Which File System to Select

Determining Which Licensing Mode to Select

Determining Whether to Join a Workgroup or Domain

Completing a Pre-Installation Checklist

Determining Which Operating System to Use

Windows 2000Professional

Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Windows 2000Server

Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

Identifying System Requirements

CPUCPUCPUCPU

P133 MHz or HigherP133 MHz or Higher

MemoryMemoryMemoryMemory


64 MB recommended

Windows 2000 Advanced Server128 MB supported

256 MB recommended


64 MB recommended

Windows 2000 Advanced Server128 MB supported

256 MB recommended

Hard Disk SpaceHard Disk SpaceHard Disk SpaceHard Disk Space

2.0 GB2.0 GB

DisplayDisplayDisplayDisplay

NetworkingNetworkingNetworkingNetworking

AccessoriesAccessoriesAccessoriesAccessories

Other DrivesOther DrivesOther DrivesOther Drives

Verify Hardware on Windows 2000 HCL

Determining Disk Partition Options

Create New Partition on Unpartitioned Hard Disk

Create New Partition on Partitioned Hard Disk

Install on Existing Partition Delete Existing Partition to Make Disk Space Available

Determining Which File System to Select

File- and Folder-Level Security

File CompressionDisk QuotasFile Encryption

File- and Folder-Level Security

File CompressionDisk QuotasFile Encryption

NTFSNTFSNTFSNTFS

Supports Dual Boot Configurations

No File- and Folder- Level Security

Supports Dual Boot Configurations

No File- and Folder- Level Security

FAT/FAT32FAT/FAT32FAT/FAT32FAT/FAT32

Windows 2000

Windows 98

Determining Which Licensing Mode to Select

Per Seat Licensing

Each Client Requires a CALEach Client Requires a CAL

CAL CAL

Per Server Licensing

Each Connection Requires a CALEach Connection Requires a CAL

CALCAL

Determining Whether to Join a Workgroup or Domain

Workgroup

Domain

SAMSAM SAMSAMSAMSAM

Single User Account

Active Directory

Completing a Pre-Installation Checklist

Verify Hardware SupportedVerify Hardware Supported

Verify That Hardware Meets Minimum RequirementsVerify That Hardware Meets Minimum Requirements

Verify 2 GB or More of Available Disk SpaceVerify 2 GB or More of Available Disk Space

Select File System for the Windows 2000 PartitionSelect File System for the Windows 2000 Partition

Select Licensing Mode for Windows 2000 Advanced ServerSelect Licensing Mode for Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Determine Domain or Workgroup NameDetermine Domain or Workgroup Name

Create Domain Computer Account in the DomainCreate Domain Computer Account in the Domain

Create Password for the Local Administrator AccountCreate Password for the Local Administrator Account

Determine the Operating System to InstallDetermine the Operating System to Install


Running the Setup ProgramRunning the Setup Program

Completing the Setup WizardCompleting the Setup Wizard

Installing Network Components Installing Network Components

Running the Setup Program

Start the computer from the compact discStart the computer from the compact disc

Select to install a new copy of Windows 2000Select to install a new copy of Windows 2000

Read and accept the licensing agreementRead and accept the licensing agreement

Select the partition on which to installSelect the partition on which to install

Select the file systemSelect the file system

To Run the Setup ProgramTo Run the Setup ProgramTo Run the Setup ProgramTo Run the Setup Program

Completing the Setup Wizard

Change regional settings (if necessary)Change regional settings (if necessary)

Enter your name and organizationEnter your name and organization

Enter the computer name and password for local Administrator accountEnter the computer name and password for local Administrator account

Select date and time settingsSelect date and time settings

To Complete the Setup WizardTo Complete the Setup WizardTo Complete the Setup WizardTo Complete the Setup Wizard

Installing Network Components

To Install Network ComponentsTo Install Network ComponentsTo Install Network ComponentsTo Install Network Components

Choose a network settingChoose a network setting

Provide a workgroup or domain nameProvide a workgroup or domain name

Enter local Administrator account and passwordEnter local Administrator account and password




Click Finish to restart the computerClick Finish to restart the computer

Configure the network ID for the computerConfigure the network ID for the computer


Running the Setup ProgramRunning the Setup Program

Completing the Setup WizardCompleting the Setup Wizard

Installing Network Components Installing Network Components

Configuring the ServerConfiguring the Server

Running the Setup Program

Start the computer from the compact discStart the computer from the compact disc

Select to install a new copy of Windows 2000Select to install a new copy of Windows 2000

Read and accept the licensing agreementRead and accept the licensing agreement

Select the partition on which to installSelect the partition on which to install

Select the file systemSelect the file system

To Run the Setup ProgramTo Run the Setup ProgramTo Run the Setup ProgramTo Run the Setup Program

Completing the Setup Wizard

Change regional settings (if necessary)Change regional settings (if necessary)

Enter your name and organizationEnter your name and organization

Select a licensing modeSelect a licensing mode

Enter the computer name and password for local Administrator accountEnter the computer name and password for local Administrator account

Select Windows 2000 optional componentsSelect Windows 2000 optional components

To Complete the Setup WizardTo Complete the Setup WizardTo Complete the Setup WizardTo Complete the Setup Wizard

Select time and date settingsSelect time and date settings

Installing Network Components




Enter local Administrator account and passwordEnter local Administrator account and password

Configuring the ServerWindows 2000 Configure Your Server

Home

Register Now

Active Directory

File Server

Print Sever

Web/Media Sever

Networking

Application Server

Advanced

From the menu at the left, choose the services that you want to run on this server. You can set up any or all of the services, depending on how you want to customize your network.

Configure Your Sever

To set up or find out more about a service, click the service name on the menu.

Find out What’s New in Windows 2000 Server.

Check out the latest walkthroughs.

To reopen this window at any time, click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Configure Your Server.

Return to Server Choices page.

Show this screen at startup.


Identifying Client Upgrade Paths

Upgrading Clients Running Windows 95 or Windows 98

Upgrading Clients Running Windows NT Workstation 3.5.1 or 4.0

Installing the Directory Service Client

Identifying Client Upgrade Paths

Windows 95 and Windows 98


Windows 2000 Professional


Windows NTWorkstation 3.5.1 or 4.0




Windows for Workgroups

3.1

Windows for Workgroups

3.1





Upgrading Clients Running Windows 95 or Windows 98



• Generate a compatibility report

• Run the Setup Program to install Windows 2000. This includes:

• Specifying update packets

• Reviewing upgrade reports

• Generate a compatibility report

• Run the Setup Program to install Windows 2000. This includes:

• Specifying update packets

• Reviewing upgrade reports

Upgrading Clients Running Windows NT Workstation 3.5.1 or 4.0

• Same Registry• Same Application Support• Same Device Support• Easiest Upgrade to


• Same Registry• Same Application Support• Same Device Support• Easiest Upgrade to


Windows NT Workstation 3.51 or 4.0


Installing the Directory Services Client

The Directory Services Client Allows Computers Running Windows 95 and Windows 98 That Cannot Run Windows 2000 To: Use Domain-Based Dfs

Search Active Directory

Change Passwords on any Domain Controller


Identifying Server Upgrade Paths

Backing Up Critical Data Files and Settings

Identifying Server Upgrade Paths

Domain Controllers

Domain ControllerWindows 2000


PDC or BDCWindows NT 3.5.1 or 4.0

PDC or BDCWindows NT 3.5.1 or 4.0

Windows NT3.1 or 3.5

Windows NT 3.1 or 3.5Windows NT 3.1 or 3.5 Windows NT 3.5.1 or 4.0Windows NT 3.5.1 or 4.0 Windows 2000 Windows 2000

MemberServers

Member ServerWindows NT 3.5.1 or 4.0

Member ServerWindows NT 3.5.1 or 4.0

Member ServerWindows 2000

Member ServerWindows 2000



OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional

Backing Up Critical Data Files and Settings

Perform the Following Tasks to Back Up Critical Files and Settings:

Fix Errors Listed in Event Viewer

Back Up All Drives

Back Up Registry

Update Emergency Repair Disk

Remove Virus scanners, Third Party Network Services, or Client Software

Disconnect Serial Cables to UPS

Reserve IRQs for Non-Plug and Play ISA Devices


Media ErrorsMedia Errors

Non-Supported CD-ROM DriveNon-Supported CD-ROM Drive

Insufficient Disk SpaceInsufficient Disk Space

Inability to Connect to the Domain ControllerInability to Connect to the Domain Controller

Failure of Windows 2000 to Install or StartFailure of Windows 2000 to Install or Start

Failure of Dependency Service to StartFailure of Dependency Service to Start

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