LECTURER INFORMATIONFull Name: Nguyn Hoi LinhMobile: 0906 356 270Business email: LinhNH2@fpt.edu.vnPersonal email: HLINH1988@gmail.comExperience:Operator at iGreen Data Center: 01 (year)System Engineer at Vietnix Hosting: 01 (year)Certified: MCP, MCTS, MCSA + MCSE (Windows Server 2003), MCITP EA (Windows Server 2008), CCNA, LINUX LPI 1+2, VCA - Data Center Virtualization, VCA - Cloud, VCA - Workforce Mobility.

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Servers

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Presentation: 60 minutesLab: 60 minutesThis module helps students to identify the appropriate usage scenario and installation type for a server, and then install and configure the appropriate server roles and features.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Install Windows Server 2008 Manage server roles and features Describe the Server Core Installation option

Required materialsTo teach this module, you need the Microsoft Office PowerPoint file 6421A_01.ppt.

Important It is recommended that you use PowerPoint 2002 or a later version to display the slides for this course. If you use PowerPoint Viewer or an earlier version of PowerPoint, all the features of the slides might not be displayed correctly.

Preparation tasksTo prepare for this module: Read all of the materials for this module. Practice performing the demonstrations and the lab exercises. Work through the Module Review and Takeaways section, and determine how you will use this section to reinforce student learning and enable them to use the knowledge they acquire to improve their on-the-job performance.

Make sure that students are aware that there are additional information and resources for the module on the Course Companion CD.

Chapter 1: Installing Windows Server 2008Windows Server 2008 EditionsWindows Server 2008 Installation Requirements Common Installation Scenarios Process for Installing Windows Server 2008

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*

Windows Server 2008 Editions

EditionServer CoreWindows Server 2008 StandardYesWindows Server 2008 EnterpriseYesWindows Server 2008 DataCenterYesWindows Web Server 2008/2008 R2No/YesWindows Server 2008 for Itanium-based SystemsNo

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*The choice of edition depends on your business requirements. For example:Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition is best suited to smaller environments that do not utilize hardware scalability and clustering.Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition is best suited for Enterprise environments in which clustering, failover, virtualization, and hardware scalability are a business requirement for availability.Windows Server 2008 DataCenter Edition (IA-64 DataCenter Edition) is optimized for high workload scenarios, such as database server and Line-of-Business (LOB) applications. This version of Microsoft Windows Server offers unlimited virtualization usage rights, making it a preferable edition for server consolidation projects.Three of the platforms, Standard, Enterprise, and DataCenter include Full and Server Core functionality.Server Core is a good alternative platform for hosting services such as: Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, Domain Name System (DNS) server, File Services, and Print Server. These roles would be managed through the command-line interface (CLI) on the console or from Management Tools on other 2008 Servers and Vista Administrative clients.The Microsoft WindowsServer2008 for Itanium-Based Systems operating system provides high levels of performance, reliability, and scalability, and it is a competitor to reduced instruction set computer (RISC)-based UNIX systems. Windows Server2008 for Itanium-Based Systems is designed for scalable database workloads and for custom and line-of-business applications. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772344(v=ws.10).aspxWindows HPC Server2008 provides enterprise-class tools for a highly productive high-performance computing (HPC) environment. Built on Windows Server 2008, 64-bit technology, Windows HPC Server2008 can efficiently scale to thousands of processing cores and includes management consoles that help you to proactively monitor and maintain system health and stability. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc510343(v=ws.10).aspxWindows Server2008R2 Foundation is an operating system that enables core IT resources, such as file and print sharing, remote access, and security. It provides a network foundation from which you can centrally manage settings on your computers that are based on the Windows operating system, and upon which you can run the most popular business applications. It also provides a familiar Windows user experience that helps you manage users and safeguard business information. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744832(v=ws.10).aspx

ReferencesWindows Server 2008 System Requirements: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=112068&clcid=0x409

Benefits of a Server Core InstallationBenefits of a Server Core installation include:Reduced attack surface

Reduced maintenance

Reduced management

Less disk space required

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Reduced maintenanceBecause the Server Core installation option installs only what is required to provide a manageable server for AD DS, AD LDS, DHCP, DNS, File, Print, and/or Streaming Media Services, less maintenance is required than on a full Windows Server 2008 installation.Reduced attack surfaceBecause Server Core installations are minimal, there are fewer applications running on the server, thereby decreasing the attack surface.Reduced managementBecause fewer applications and services are installed on a server running the Server Core installation, there is less to manage.Less disk space requiredA Server Core installation requires only about 1 GB of disk space, while operations after the installation require approximately 2 GB.A server core installation provides numerous benefits to many organizations. The roles the server can host are somewhat limited compared to a FULL install. However, there are benefits. A server core installation:Reduces the software to maintain since only a subset of a roles required binary files are installed.Reduces the management required to maintain the server.Reduces the attack surface of the operating system.After a core install, the command prompt is the primary user interface for configuration.

ReferencesServer Core Installation Option:http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=99831&clcid=0x409

Windows Server 2008 Installation Requirements

ComponentRequirementProcessorMinimum: 1 GhzRecommended: 2 GhzOptimal: 3 Ghz or fasterMemoryMinimum: 512 MB RAMRecommended: 1 GB RAMOptimal: 2 GB RAM (Full) or 1 GB RAM (Server Core) or moreMaximum (32-bit): 4 GB (Standard) or 64 GB (Enterprise and Datacenter)Maximum (64-bit): 32 GB (Standard) or 2 TB (Enterprise, Datacenter, and Itanium-based systems)Available Disk SpaceMinimum: 8 GBRecommended: 40 GB (Full); 10 GB (Core)Optimal: 80 GB (Full); 40 GB (Core)Optical DriveDVD-ROMDisplay and PeripheralsSuper VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitorKeyboardMicrosoft mouse or compatible pointing device

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Use the slide to describe the components and their system requirements. Additionally, emphasize the following considerations:Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition has maximum memory of 4 gigabytes (GB) for 32-bit and 32 GB for 64-bit.Windows Server 2008 Enterprise and DataCenter Editions have maximum memory of 64 GB for 32-bit and 2 terabytes (TB) for 64-bit (including Itanium-based systems).Actual requirements will vary based on the system configuration, and the applications and features that are, or will be, installed. Network-based installations may require additional disk space.Other Considerations:Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems require an Intel Itanium 2 processor.Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files.

ReferencesWindows Server 2008 System Requirementshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb414778.aspx

Common Installation Scenarios

Clean installations

Upgrades

Unattended installations

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Briefly describe the common installation scenarios. Clean InstallationsInstalling the Server 2008 platform on new or clean hardware via network or DVD media.UpgradesGuide for Upgrading to Windows Server 2008: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755199(v=ws.10).aspxWindows Server 2008 R2 Upgrade Paths: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd979563(WS.10).aspxUnattended installationsYou can automate the entire deployment for Windows Deployment Services. To do this, you will need to create two different unattend files (one for the Windows Deployment Services UI screens, and one for the later phases of Setup) and associate them using the procedures in this topic. Two files are necessary because Windows Deployment Services can deploy images that support the Unattend.xml format as well as images that do not support the Unattend.xml format (Windows Server 2003 and older versions of Windows).Performing an Unattended Installationhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd637990(v=ws.10).aspxConfigure an Unattended Installationhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732723.aspx

Installing Windows Server 2008: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755116(v=ws.10).aspx#BKMK_5Installing Windows Server 2008 R2http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd379511(v=ws.10).aspx

Process for Installing Windows Server 2008

Provide language and preferencesAdministrator configures the server using the Initial Configuration Tasks page at first logonSetup copies and installs Windows132

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Describe the process for installing Windows Server 2008.Provide language and preferences

Specify Product Key (Packaged Product, Multiple Activation Key [MAK], or use of an internal Key Management Service [KMS] server for activation) and whether to automatically activate when online (MAK and Individual product key).If key is not provided, you must specify the edition of Server 2008 to install (make sure you know which edition to install, as keys are version specific):2008 SERVERSTANDARDSERVERSTANDARDCORE2008 SERVERENTERPRISESERVERENTERPRISECORE2008 SERVERDATACENTERSERVERDATACENTERCORE

Accept the license terms.Choose to upgrade or install a clean copy of Windows.Configure disk partitions and specify mass storage controller drivers.

Setup copies and installs Windows

Setup copies files and expands themInstalls default featuresInstalls updates, if availableInstallation completes and the system reboots

Administrator configures the server using the Initial Configuration Tasks page at first logon

Windows Server Initial Configuration Taskshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755215.aspx

Installing Windows Server 2008

DEMO

Tools Used for Administrative Tasks

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Ensure that the students know that the first screen that appears after an installation is the Initial Configuration Tasks page. Explain some of the options, such as specifying the admin password, computer name, joining a domain, and enabling windows update and server roles.Provide Computer InformationUpdate This ServerCustomize This ServerDescribe Server Manager and its purpose. Note that there is a demonstration later in this module, but ensure that the students understand that this tool is for installing and managing roles and features.View and make changes to server roles and features installed on the server.Perform management tasks associated with the servers operational life cycle, such as starting or stopping services, and managing local user accounts.Perform management tasks associated with the operational life cycle of roles installed on the server.Determine server status, identify critical events, and analyze and troubleshoot configuration issues or failures.Install or remove roles, role services, and features by using a Windows command line.Microsoft Management Console (MMC)Use the many preconfigured tools in Administrative Tools.Create your own customized tool with MMC.Windows PowerShell is a new command-line shell with 130 commands and a built-in scripting language. You can use it for many management tasks across the Windows Server 2008 family.Microsoft Windows PowerShell is a new command-line shell and scripting language.Managing command-line services, processes, registry, and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) data.Terminal Server management.Deploying and configuring Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0.

ReferencesProvide Computer Informationhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731383.aspxUpdate This Serverhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731322.aspxCustomize This Serverhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772018.aspx

Tools Used for Administrative Tasks

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Ensure that the students know that the first screen that appears after an installation is the Initial Configuration Tasks page. Explain some of the options, such as specifying the admin password, computer name, joining a domain, and enabling windows update and server roles.Provide Computer InformationUpdate This ServerCustomize This ServerDescribe Server Manager and its purpose. Note that there is a demonstration later in this module, but ensure that the students understand that this tool is for installing and managing roles and features.View and make changes to server roles and features installed on the server.Perform management tasks associated with the servers operational life cycle, such as starting or stopping services, and managing local user accounts.Perform management tasks associated with the operational life cycle of roles installed on the server.Determine server status, identify critical events, and analyze and troubleshoot configuration issues or failures.Install or remove roles, role services, and features by using a Windows command line.Microsoft Management Console (MMC)Use the many preconfigured tools in Administrative Tools.Create your own customized tool with MMC.Windows PowerShell is a new command-line shell with 130 commands and a built-in scripting language. You can use it for many management tasks across the Windows Server 2008 family.Microsoft Windows PowerShell is a new command-line shell and scripting language.Managing command-line services, processes, registry, and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) data.Terminal Server management.Deploying and configuring Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0.ReferencesServer Manager: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=99828&clcid=0x409

What Are Server Roles?A server role describes the primary function of a server

Administrators can dedicate an entire computer to one role or install multiple server roles on a single computer

Each role can include one or more role servicesor subelement of a role

Server Manager is the tool that is used to install, configure, and remove Server Roles

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Ensure that the students understand why they would want to dedicate a server to a particular role and why they would commonly see many roles installed on one server. Briefly discuss the different roles that are available and for what they are used.Roles provided by Windows Server 2008 include:Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)Application ServerDynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ServerDomain Name System (DNS) ServerFax ServerFile ServicesNetwork Policy and Access ServicesPrint ServicesTerminal ServicesUniversal Description, Discovery, and Integration (UDDI) ServicesWeb Server (IIS)Windows Deployment Services and Windows SharePoint Services

ReferencesServer Manager Technical Overview http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/18dd1257-2cd1-48f0-91f1-3012cf0fcc83#BKMK_WhatisRMT

What Are Server Features?Server features provide auxiliary or supporting functions to servers

Typically, administrators add features, not as the primary function of a server, but to augment the functionality of installed roles

Server Manager is the tool that you can use to install, configure, and manage features in Windows Server 2008

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Explain to the students that features offer more functionality to the server than adding a role does. Often, the inclusion of features augments the functionality of installed roles. Discuss some of the common features, such as Group Policy Management, Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT), network load balancing (NLB), Backup, Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS), Powershell, and the Windows Recovery Disk.To explain this topic, refer to the features and their descriptions in the table in the What are features? section of the Web page, Microsoft TechNet: Windows Server 2008 Technical Library: Server Manager: Windows Server 2008 Server Manager Technical Overview.

ReferencesWindows Server 2008 Server Manager Technical Overview: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=99827&clcid=0x409

Chapter 2: Planning Storage SolutionsDisk ManagementBasic Disk v.s Dynamic Disk

Simple VolumeSpanned VolumeStripped Volume (RAID 0)Mirrored Volume (RAID 1)RAID 5 Volume (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)DEMO

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*

Disk ManagementOpen Command Prompt: diskmgmt.mscOpen Server Manager Storage Disk Management:

Basic Disk v.s Dynamic DiskBasic Disk:

Simple VolumeDynamic Disk:

Simple VolumeSpanned VolumeStripped Volume (RAID 0)Mirrored Volume (RAID 1)RAID 5 Volume (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)

Basic and Dynamic Diskshttp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa363785(v=vs.85).aspx

Change a Basic Disk into a Dynamic Diskhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731274.aspxModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*

Simple VolumeA simple volume must reside on a single disk and cannot be extended beyond the space available on that disk.Dynamic Disk: The equivalent of a partition on a basic disk

Using simple volumeshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc785158(v=ws.10).aspxModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*

Spanned Volumespan multiple physical disk drives or be comprised of multiple, non-contiguous volumes on a single disk drive

Create a Spanned Volumehttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772180.aspx

Extend a Simple or Spanned Volumehttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753058.aspxModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*

Stripped VolumeMinimum 2 disksExcellent performance (as blocks are striped)No redundancy (no mirror, no parity)Dont use this for any critical system

Create a Striped Volumehttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732422.aspxModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*

Mirrored VolumeMinimum 2 disksGood performance (no striping, no parity)Excellent redundancy (as blocks are mirrored)

Partitions and Volumeshttp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd163559.aspx

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*

RAID 5 VolumeMinimum 3 disksGood performance (as blocks are striped)Good redundancy (distributed parity)

Best cost effective option providing both performance and redundancy. Use this for DB that is heavily read oriented. Write operations will be slow.

http://www.acnc.com/raidedu/0Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*

Planning Storage Solutions

DEMO

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Presentation: 60 minutesLab: 60 minutesThis module helps students to identify the appropriate usage scenario and installation type for a server, and then install and configure the appropriate server roles and features.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Install Windows Server 2008 Manage server roles and features Describe the Server Core Installation option

Required materialsTo teach this module, you need the Microsoft Office PowerPoint file 6421A_01.ppt.

Important It is recommended that you use PowerPoint 2002 or a later version to display the slides for this course. If you use PowerPoint Viewer or an earlier version of PowerPoint, all the features of the slides might not be displayed correctly.

Preparation tasksTo prepare for this module: Read all of the materials for this module. Practice performing the demonstrations and the lab exercises. Work through the Module Review and Takeaways section, and determine how you will use this section to reinforce student learning and enable them to use the knowledge they acquire to improve their on-the-job performance.

Make sure that students are aware that there are additional information and resources for the module on the Course Companion CD.Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*The choice of edition depends on your business requirements. For example:Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition is best suited to smaller environments that do not utilize hardware scalability and clustering.Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition is best suited for Enterprise environments in which clustering, failover, virtualization, and hardware scalability are a business requirement for availability.Windows Server 2008 DataCenter Edition (IA-64 DataCenter Edition) is optimized for high workload scenarios, such as database server and Line-of-Business (LOB) applications. This version of Microsoft Windows Server offers unlimited virtualization usage rights, making it a preferable edition for server consolidation projects.Three of the platforms, Standard, Enterprise, and DataCenter include Full and Server Core functionality.Server Core is a good alternative platform for hosting services such as: Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, Domain Name System (DNS) server, File Services, and Print Server. These roles would be managed through the command-line interface (CLI) on the console or from Management Tools on other 2008 Servers and Vista Administrative clients.The Microsoft WindowsServer2008 for Itanium-Based Systems operating system provides high levels of performance, reliability, and scalability, and it is a competitor to reduced instruction set computer (RISC)-based UNIX systems. Windows Server2008 for Itanium-Based Systems is designed for scalable database workloads and for custom and line-of-business applications. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772344(v=ws.10).aspxWindows HPC Server2008 provides enterprise-class tools for a highly productive high-performance computing (HPC) environment. Built on Windows Server 2008, 64-bit technology, Windows HPC Server2008 can efficiently scale to thousands of processing cores and includes management consoles that help you to proactively monitor and maintain system health and stability. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc510343(v=ws.10).aspxWindows Server2008R2 Foundation is an operating system that enables core IT resources, such as file and print sharing, remote access, and security. It provides a network foundation from which you can centrally manage settings on your computers that are based on the Windows operating system, and upon which you can run the most popular business applications. It also provides a familiar Windows user experience that helps you manage users and safeguard business information. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744832(v=ws.10).aspx

ReferencesWindows Server 2008 System Requirements: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=112068&clcid=0x409Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Reduced maintenanceBecause the Server Core installation option installs only what is required to provide a manageable server for AD DS, AD LDS, DHCP, DNS, File, Print, and/or Streaming Media Services, less maintenance is required than on a full Windows Server 2008 installation.Reduced attack surfaceBecause Server Core installations are minimal, there are fewer applications running on the server, thereby decreasing the attack surface.Reduced managementBecause fewer applications and services are installed on a server running the Server Core installation, there is less to manage.Less disk space requiredA Server Core installation requires only about 1 GB of disk space, while operations after the installation require approximately 2 GB.A server core installation provides numerous benefits to many organizations. The roles the server can host are somewhat limited compared to a FULL install. However, there are benefits. A server core installation:Reduces the software to maintain since only a subset of a roles required binary files are installed.Reduces the management required to maintain the server.Reduces the attack surface of the operating system.After a core install, the command prompt is the primary user interface for configuration.

ReferencesServer Core Installation Option:http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=99831&clcid=0x409 Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Use the slide to describe the components and their system requirements. Additionally, emphasize the following considerations:Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition has maximum memory of 4 gigabytes (GB) for 32-bit and 32 GB for 64-bit.Windows Server 2008 Enterprise and DataCenter Editions have maximum memory of 64 GB for 32-bit and 2 terabytes (TB) for 64-bit (including Itanium-based systems).Actual requirements will vary based on the system configuration, and the applications and features that are, or will be, installed. Network-based installations may require additional disk space.Other Considerations:Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems require an Intel Itanium 2 processor.Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files.

ReferencesWindows Server 2008 System Requirementshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/bb414778.aspxModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Briefly describe the common installation scenarios. Clean InstallationsInstalling the Server 2008 platform on new or clean hardware via network or DVD media.UpgradesGuide for Upgrading to Windows Server 2008: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755199(v=ws.10).aspxWindows Server 2008 R2 Upgrade Paths: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd979563(WS.10).aspxUnattended installationsYou can automate the entire deployment for Windows Deployment Services. To do this, you will need to create two different unattend files (one for the Windows Deployment Services UI screens, and one for the later phases of Setup) and associate them using the procedures in this topic. Two files are necessary because Windows Deployment Services can deploy images that support the Unattend.xml format as well as images that do not support the Unattend.xml format (Windows Server 2003 and older versions of Windows).Performing an Unattended Installationhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd637990(v=ws.10).aspxConfigure an Unattended Installationhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732723.aspx

Installing Windows Server 2008: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755116(v=ws.10).aspx#BKMK_5Installing Windows Server 2008 R2http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd379511(v=ws.10).aspxModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Describe the process for installing Windows Server 2008.Provide language and preferences

Specify Product Key (Packaged Product, Multiple Activation Key [MAK], or use of an internal Key Management Service [KMS] server for activation) and whether to automatically activate when online (MAK and Individual product key).If key is not provided, you must specify the edition of Server 2008 to install (make sure you know which edition to install, as keys are version specific):2008 SERVERSTANDARDSERVERSTANDARDCORE2008 SERVERENTERPRISESERVERENTERPRISECORE2008 SERVERDATACENTERSERVERDATACENTERCORE

Accept the license terms.Choose to upgrade or install a clean copy of Windows.Configure disk partitions and specify mass storage controller drivers.

Setup copies and installs Windows

Setup copies files and expands themInstalls default featuresInstalls updates, if availableInstallation completes and the system reboots

Administrator configures the server using the Initial Configuration Tasks page at first logon

Windows Server Initial Configuration Taskshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755215.aspxModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Ensure that the students know that the first screen that appears after an installation is the Initial Configuration Tasks page. Explain some of the options, such as specifying the admin password, computer name, joining a domain, and enabling windows update and server roles.Provide Computer InformationUpdate This ServerCustomize This ServerDescribe Server Manager and its purpose. Note that there is a demonstration later in this module, but ensure that the students understand that this tool is for installing and managing roles and features.View and make changes to server roles and features installed on the server.Perform management tasks associated with the servers operational life cycle, such as starting or stopping services, and managing local user accounts.Perform management tasks associated with the operational life cycle of roles installed on the server.Determine server status, identify critical events, and analyze and troubleshoot configuration issues or failures.Install or remove roles, role services, and features by using a Windows command line.Microsoft Management Console (MMC)Use the many preconfigured tools in Administrative Tools.Create your own customized tool with MMC.Windows PowerShell is a new command-line shell with 130 commands and a built-in scripting language. You can use it for many management tasks across the Windows Server 2008 family.Microsoft Windows PowerShell is a new command-line shell and scripting language.Managing command-line services, processes, registry, and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) data.Terminal Server management.Deploying and configuring Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0.

ReferencesProvide Computer Informationhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731383.aspxUpdate This Serverhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731322.aspxCustomize This Serverhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772018.aspxModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Ensure that the students know that the first screen that appears after an installation is the Initial Configuration Tasks page. Explain some of the options, such as specifying the admin password, computer name, joining a domain, and enabling windows update and server roles.Provide Computer InformationUpdate This ServerCustomize This ServerDescribe Server Manager and its purpose. Note that there is a demonstration later in this module, but ensure that the students understand that this tool is for installing and managing roles and features.View and make changes to server roles and features installed on the server.Perform management tasks associated with the servers operational life cycle, such as starting or stopping services, and managing local user accounts.Perform management tasks associated with the operational life cycle of roles installed on the server.Determine server status, identify critical events, and analyze and troubleshoot configuration issues or failures.Install or remove roles, role services, and features by using a Windows command line.Microsoft Management Console (MMC)Use the many preconfigured tools in Administrative Tools.Create your own customized tool with MMC.Windows PowerShell is a new command-line shell with 130 commands and a built-in scripting language. You can use it for many management tasks across the Windows Server 2008 family.Microsoft Windows PowerShell is a new command-line shell and scripting language.Managing command-line services, processes, registry, and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) data.Terminal Server management.Deploying and configuring Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0.ReferencesServer Manager: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=99828&clcid=0x409 Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Ensure that the students understand why they would want to dedicate a server to a particular role and why they would commonly see many roles installed on one server. Briefly discuss the different roles that are available and for what they are used.Roles provided by Windows Server 2008 include:Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)Application ServerDynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) ServerDomain Name System (DNS) ServerFax ServerFile ServicesNetwork Policy and Access ServicesPrint ServicesTerminal ServicesUniversal Description, Discovery, and Integration (UDDI) ServicesWeb Server (IIS)Windows Deployment Services and Windows SharePoint Services

ReferencesServer Manager Technical Overview http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/18dd1257-2cd1-48f0-91f1-3012cf0fcc83#BKMK_WhatisRMTModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Explain to the students that features offer more functionality to the server than adding a role does. Often, the inclusion of features augments the functionality of installed roles. Discuss some of the common features, such as Group Policy Management, Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT), network load balancing (NLB), Backup, Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS), Powershell, and the Windows Recovery Disk.To explain this topic, refer to the features and their descriptions in the table in the What are features? section of the Web page, Microsoft TechNet: Windows Server 2008 Technical Library: Server Manager: Windows Server 2008 Server Manager Technical Overview.

ReferencesWindows Server 2008 Server Manager Technical Overview: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=99827&clcid=0x409 Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*

Basic and Dynamic Diskshttp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa363785(v=vs.85).aspx

Change a Basic Disk into a Dynamic Diskhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731274.aspxModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Using simple volumeshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc785158(v=ws.10).aspxModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Create a Spanned Volumehttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772180.aspx

Extend a Simple or Spanned Volumehttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc753058.aspxModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Create a Striped Volumehttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732422.aspxModule 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*Partitions and Volumeshttp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd163559.aspx

Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*http://www.acnc.com/raidedu/0Module 1: Installing and Configuring ServersCourse 6421A*