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 Administrators 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.

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