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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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Partition information

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File system


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Regional settings

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Product Key code


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Computer name and administrator password



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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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