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Windows Server Installation
Nanda Ganesan, Ph.D.
© N. Ganesan, Ph.D. , All rights reserved.
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