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Lesson 2-Getting Started: InstallingWindows Server 2003
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Overview
Check hardware compatibility.
Choose an installation method.
Make pre-installation decisions. Install and activate Windows Server
2003.
Update Windows Server 2003. Troubleshoot common installation
problems.
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Check HardwareCompatibility
Microsoft Windows Upgrade Advisorutility. (From Installation CD) -LAB
Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)and Windows Server Catalogue.->The OS that does not support up gradation?
->On line
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Computer and processor
PC with a 133-MHz processor required; 550-MHz or fasterprocessor recommended; support for up to four processors on oneserver
Memory
128 MB of RAM required; 256 MB or more recommended; 4 GBmaximum
Hard disk 1.2 GB for network install; 2.9 GB for CD install
Drive
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Display
VGA or hardware that supports console redirection required;Super VGA supporting 800 x 600 or higher-resolution monitorrecommended
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Microsoft Windows UpgradeAdvisor Utility
Microsoft Windows Upgrade Advisorutility:
Is used to detect and fix hardwareproblems before the operating system isinstalled.
Can be run from the installation CD.
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Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)and Windows Server Catalog
The HCL provides a comprehensivelist of hardware products by categoryand keyword.
The Windows Server Catalog tool isused to check hardware compatibilityfor Windows Server 2003.
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Choose an InstallationMethod
Attended installation
Unattended installation
Other installation options
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Attended Installation
An attended installation requires ausers continuous involvement duringthe installation process.
This installation method requires theleast amount of preparation.
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Unattended Installation
An unattended installation does notrequire constant user involvementduring the installation process.
The installation can be initiated bypre-configuring an answer file calledunattend.txt.
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Unattended Installation
Unattended installations are beneficial:
When the operating system is to be installedon several similar servers.
For deploying a large number of clientoperating systems such as Windows XP orWindows 2000 Professional.
This method WILL NOT BE
DISCUSSED HERE. There is No NEEDto install many copies of Server
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Other Installation Options
Network installation
Imaged installation
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Network Installation
For installing Windows Server 2003on computers connected to anexisting network:
Copy the \I386 directory from theinstallation CD to a shared folder on thenetwork.
Copy files, such as answer files and device
drivers, to the same folder.
Map the folder to a drive letter on themachine where the operating system is tobe installed.
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Imaged Installation
Imaged installation is useful whenWindows Server 2003 needs to beset up on several identical
computers.
Disk image is used to performimaged installations.
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Make Pre-InstallationDecisions
Question?
Upgrade or clean installation
Partitioning
File system
Licensing
Server name
Initial password
Network settings
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Upgrade or CleanInstallation
Clean installation:
Refers to installing the operating systemon a computer hard drive that does not
contain any prior operating system ordata.
Eliminates any chance of
incompatibilities with older software.Provides the new operating system
maximum control over certain aspectsof hardware configuration.
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Upgrade or CleanInstallation
Upgrade installation:
New operating system replaces theexisting operating system.
Existing configuration settings andinstalled applications, and data arepreserved.
It does not support downgrades.
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Partitioning
A hard drive partition is a discreteportion of the hard drive.
The partition is used as a structurefor organizing data on the drive.
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File System
File system organizes the partitionand tracks the location of files on thedrive.
The basic file systems are FAT andNTFS.
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Licensing
The two licensing modes for WindowsServer 2003 are:
Per-Server licensing.
Per-Device or Per User licensing.
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Per-Server Licensing
Per-Server licensing is based on thetotal number of concurrentconnections to a particular server.
It is ideal for small networks.
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Per-Device or Per-UserLicensing
Per Device licensing requires alicense for every connection to theserver.
There is no limit on simultaneousconnections.
It is ideal for large networks whereclient devices connect to more thanone server.
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Server Name
The server name must be unique.
It can contain a maximum of 63characters.
It can have upper and lowercaseletters, numbers, and hyphens.
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Initial Password
Passwords are required to keep thesystem secure.
They must be changed frequently.
Passwords must not be reused.
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Network Settings
The Windows Server 2003installation program offers two typesof network settings:
Typical settings Configure theserver to use the TCP/IP protocolsuite and obtain the correct IPaddress automatically.
Custom settings Allow users toselect and configure the requirednetworking protocols and services.
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Install and ActivateWindows Server 2003
Perform an attended installation.
Test the installation.
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Perform an AttendedInstallation
Windows Setup screen
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Perform an Attended Installation
Windows Licensing Agreement
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Perform an Attended Installation
Partition information
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Perform an AttendedInstallation
File system
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Perform an Attended Installation
Regional settings
f d d
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Perform an AttendedInstallation
Product Key code
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Perform an Attended Installation
Computer name and administrator password
Perform an Attended Installation
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Perform an Attended Installation
Network Settings screen
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Test the Installation
Log on to Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft Product Activation (MPA)and Windows Server 2003.
L t Wi d S
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Log on to Windows Server2003
The Welcome to Windows logon prompt
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Microsoft Product Activation (MPA) and Windows
Server 2003
Microsoft Product Activation (MPA) is a newapproach to reduce piracy of operating systems,office suites, and other Microsoft products.
Through MPA, products must be activated withina limited number of days or they will not work.
Products can be activated only on one computersystem, thus eliminating the value of illicit copies
of the software.
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Microsoft Product Activation (MPA)and Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Product Activation forWindows Server 2003
U d t Wi d S
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Update Windows Server2003
Windows Update
Configure Windows Update
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Windows Update
Windows Update is a Web-basedservice built into Windows Server2003.
It provides a quick and easy way tocheck and install updates.
Windows Update
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Windows UpdateThe four categories of updates are:
1 Critical updates Address security
flaws or problems that could result in data lossor system failure.
2 Service packs Collection of updates,improvements, and additions to the operating
system released after intensive testing. 3 Windows Server 2003 family
Includes minor refinements and additions tothe operating system.
4 Driver updates Improvements tosoftware programs that allow hardwarecomponents to communicate with theoperating system.
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Configure Windows Update
The Settings section on theAutomatic Updates tab provides thefollowing options for installing
updates: Notify Before Downloading.
Download Updates and Notify BeforeInstalling.
Automatically Download and Install.
T o ble hoot Common
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Troubleshoot CommonInstallation Problems
Installation failures
Installation aborts
Post-installation problems
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Installation Failures
Windows Server 2003 installation mayfail if:
The operating system upgrade path
does not support its installation.
The computer does not support bootableCDs.
The user fails to press the required keyat the stipulated time to boot thesystem from the CD drive.
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Installation Aborts
Resuming a failed installation:
If the installation program reboots intothe graphical interface, it will start the
process from where it left off. If the installation fails during text mode
portion, it would be necessary torepartition and reformat the drive.
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Post-Installation Problems
Addressing unexpected performanceproblems:
Check for device driver compatibility.
Check for application updates.
Check Windows Update for recentupgrades.
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Summary
Microsoft Windows Upgrade Advisor, HCL, andWindows Server Catalog can be used to checkhardware compatibility.
Windows Server 2003 can be installed using the
attended or unattended installation method.
Aspects such as the type of installation, the filesystem, partitioning, licensing mode, password,and network settings must be considered before
installing Windows Server 2003. Windows Update is used to check and install new
updates.
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