1. Lesson 2-Getting Started: Installing Windows Server 2003
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Lesson 2-Getting Started: Installing Windows Server 2003
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2. Overview Check hardware compatibility. Choose an installation method.
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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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3. Check Hardware Compatibility
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Check Hardware Compatibility
Microsoft Windows Upgrade Advisor utility. (From Installation CD) -LAB
Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) and Windows Server Catalogue.
->The OS that does not support up gradation?
->On line
It is essential to check the compatibility of the hardware with the new operating system before installing the operating system.
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4. Microsoft Windows Upgrade Advisor Utility
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Microsoft Windows Upgrade Advisor Utility
Microsoft Windows Upgrade Advisor utility:
Is used to detect and fix hardware problems before the operating system is installed.
Can be run from the installation CD.
This utility will not work properly if the current operating system cannot be upgraded to Windows Server 2003 directly.
Examples of operating systems that cannot be upgraded to Windows Server 2003 include Windows 98 and Windows XP.
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5. Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) and Windows Server Catalog
The HCL provides a comprehensive list of hardware products by category and keyword.
The Windows Server Catalog tool is used to check hardware compatibility for Windows Server 2003.
The HCL is used to check hardware compatibility with Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP.
HCL does not address Windows Server 2003 hardware compatibility issues.
Windows Server Catalog provides a simple navigation system, which makes it easy to find compatibility information for a piece of hardware.
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6. Choose an Installation Method
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Choose an Installation Method
Attended installation
Unattended installation
Other installation options
Teaching Tip: Tell the students about winnt.exe and winnt32.exe. Discuss the switches that are associated with both the executables.
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7. Attended Installation
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Attended Installation
An attended installation requires a user’s continuous involvement during the installation process.
This installation method requires the least amount of preparation.
Attended installations are time consuming.
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8. Unattended Installation
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Unattended Installation
An unattended installation does not require constant user involvement during the installation process.
The installation can be initiated by pre-configuring an answer file called unattend.txt.
The answer file contains all the necessary settings and options that are selected and entered during an attended installation.
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9. Unattended Installation
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Unattended Installation
Unattended installations are beneficial:
When the operating system is to be installed on several similar servers.
For deploying a large number of client operating systems such as Windows XP or Windows 2000 Professional.
This method WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED HERE. There is No NEED to install many copies of Server
Unattended installation requires a lot of planning; it may be essential to run through at least one attended installation to ensure that all the settings and options entered in the answer file are accurate.
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10. Other Installation Options
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Other Installation Options
Network installation
Imaged installation
Teaching Tip: Make students aware that network and imaged installations fall under the broader category of unattended installation. Students can be taught to perform an unattended installation over a network.
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Network Installation
For installing Windows Server 2003 on computers connected to an existing network:
Copy the \I386 directory from the installation CD to a shared folder on the network.
Copy files, such as answer files and device drivers, to the same folder.
Map the folder to a drive letter on the machine where the operating system is to be installed.
Mapping refers to configuring the shared network folder to be treated like a drive to help the installation program find its files.
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Imaged Installation
Imaged installation is useful when Windows Server 2003 needs to be set up on several identical computers.
Disk image is used to perform imaged installations.
Disk image is an exact image of the hard drive and its contents.
Windows Server 2003 does not make disk images. However, it includes tools that can be used to set up the images and deploy them on other computers.
Teaching Tip: Provide the students with names of disk imaging software. If resources are available, a demonstration of disk imaging software could be provided.
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13. Make Pre-Installation Decisions
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Make Pre-Installation Decisions
Question?
Upgrade or clean installation
Partitioning
File system
Licensing
Server name
Initial password
Network settings
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14. Upgrade or Clean Installation
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Upgrade or Clean Installation
Clean installation:
Refers to installing the operating system on a computer hard drive that does not contain any prior operating system or data.
Eliminates any chance of incompatibilities with older software.
Provides the new operating system maximum control over certain aspects of hardware configuration.
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15. Upgrade or Clean Installation
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Upgrade or Clean Installation
Upgrade installation:
New operating system replaces the existing operating system.
Existing configuration settings and installed applications, and data are preserved.
It does not support downgrades.
The benefit of upgrade installation is the minimal time required to reinstall applications, and reconfigure the hardware and the operating system.
Care must be taken while upgrading the operating system of a server administering a domain-based network.
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Partitioning
A hard drive partition is a discrete portion of the hard drive.
The partition is used as a structure for organizing data on the drive.
The Windows Server 2003 installation program allows a user to:
Install the operating system to an existing partition.
Delete existing partitions.
Create new partitions of varying sizes.
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File System
File system organizes the partition and tracks the location of files on the drive.
The basic file systems are FAT and NTFS.
NTFS:
Allows file- and folder-level access permissions to be set.
Allows files to be encrypted.
Permits selective compression of folders to improve storage management.
FAT:
Is required to boot the server using an older operating system that does not support NTFS and to still access files.
Discussion Point: Review the file systems and their attributes with the students. Ask them to compare the pros and cons of FAT and NTFS.
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18. Licensing The two licensing modes for Windows Server 2003 are:
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Licensing
The two licensing modes for Windows Server 2003 are:
Per-Server licensing.
Per-Device or Per User licensing.
Teaching Tip: Tell the students that they can learn more about Microsoft’s licensing at
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Per-Server Licensing
Per-Server licensing is based on the total number of concurrent connections to a particular server.
It is ideal for small networks.
By default, five concurrent connections are allowed.
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20. Per-Device or Per-User Licensing
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Per-Device or Per-User Licensing
Per Device licensing requires a license for every connection to the server.
There is no limit on simultaneous connections.
It is ideal for large networks where client devices connect to more than one server.
Per Device or Per User licensing was earlier called Per Seat licensing.
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21. Server Name The server name must be unique.
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Server Name
The server name must be unique.
It can contain a maximum of 63 characters.
It can have upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens.
Each computer on the network must have a unique identity to be able to communicate on a network.
Server names should not contain spaces nor be made up entirely of numbers.
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22. Initial Password Passwords are required to keep the system secure.
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Initial Password
Passwords are required to keep the system secure.
They must be changed frequently.
Passwords must not be reused.
Passwords can be weak or strong.
Weak passwords are easy to type and remember.
Strong passwords are difficult to guess.
They must be at least six characters long, and consist of upper and lowercase characters, numbers, and special characters.
Strong passwords must not include any form of the word “administrator.”
Teaching Tip: Ensure that the students understand the importance of secure administrator and user passwords.
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Network Settings
The Windows Server 2003 installation program offers two types of network settings:
Typical settings – Configure the server to use the TCP/IP protocol suite and obtain the correct IP address automatically.
Custom settings – Allow users to select and configure the required networking protocols and services.
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24. Install and Activate Windows Server 2003
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Install and Activate Windows Server 2003
Perform an attended installation.
Test the installation.
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25. Perform an Attended Installation
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Perform an Attended Installation
Windows Setup screen
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26. Perform an Attended Installation
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Windows Licensing Agreement
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27. Perform an Attended Installation
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Perform an Attended Installation
Partition information
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28. Perform an Attended Installation
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Perform an Attended Installation
File system
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29. Perform an Attended Installation
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Perform an Attended Installation
Once the regional settings have been confirmed, the user would be required to personalize the software.
Regional settings
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30. Perform an Attended Installation
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Perform an Attended Installation
After the product key code is provided, the user would be required to select the licensing mode.
Product Key code
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31. Perform an Attended Installation
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After the required name and password is provided, the user would be required to:
Provide the modem dialing information.
Set the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings dialog box.
Computer name and administrator password
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32. Perform an Attended Installation
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Perform an Attended Installation
After providing the information for network settings, the user would be required to choose between joining a workgroup or a computer domain.
Network Settings screen
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33. Test the Installation Log on to Windows Server 2003.
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Test the Installation
Log on to Windows Server 2003.
Microsoft Product Activation (MPA) and Windows Server 2003.
The first indication of a successful Windows Server 2003 installation is that the system effectively reboots into the new operating system at the end of the process.
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34. Log on to Windows Server 2003
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Log on to Windows Server 2003
The Ctrl-Alt-Delete key combination prevents malicious programs from displaying fake logon prompts to record user names and passwords.
The first logon to Windows is done using the administrator account and password.
A special window titled “Manage Your Server” appears when Windows Server 2003 starts for the first time.
This window provides a variety of options for configuring the operating system to handle server roles.
The Welcome to Windows logon prompt
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35. Microsoft Product Activation (MPA) and Windows Server 2003
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Microsoft Product Activation (MPA) and Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Product Activation (MPA) is a new approach to reduce piracy of operating systems, office suites, and other Microsoft products.
Through MPA, products must be activated within a limited number of days or they will not work.
Products can be activated only on one computer system, thus eliminating the value of illicit copies of the software.
Software piracy refers to the illicit copying and distribution of software.
The time limit for activating Windows Server 2003 is set to 30 days.
Teaching Tip: Students can find out more about Microsoft Product Activation at
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36. Microsoft Product Activation (MPA) and Windows Server 2003
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Microsoft Product Activation (MPA) and Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Product Activation for Windows Server 2003
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37. Update Windows Server 2003 Windows Update Configure Windows Update
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Update Windows Server 2003
Windows Update
Configure Windows Update
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Windows Update
Windows Update is a Web-based service built into Windows Server 2003.
It provides a quick and easy way to check and install updates.
Windows Update makes it easy to correct critical flaws in the operating system.
Teaching Tip: Information about Microsoft security and a link to Windows Update can be found at
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39. Windows Update The four categories of updates are:
1 Critical updates – Address security flaws or problems that could result in data loss or 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 to the operating system.
4 Driver updates – Improvements to software programs that allow hardware components to communicate with the operating system.
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40. Configure Windows Update
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Configure Windows Update
The Settings section on the Automatic Updates tab provides the following options for installing updates:
Notify Before Downloading.
Download Updates and Notify Before Installing.
Automatically Download and Install.
The Automatic Updates tab on the My Computer Properties dialog box is used to access the configuration settings for Windows Update.
The “Notify Before Downloading” option receives information about available updates when the user is connected to the Internet, and notifies users about the same.
The “Download Updates and Notify Before Installing” option transfers the update files to the computer as they become available. The users review them and choose the required update for installation.
The “Automatically Download and Install” option automatically installs the available updates at the stipulated period and reboots the system if required.
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41. Troubleshoot Common Installation Problems
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Troubleshoot Common Installation Problems
Installation failures
Installation aborts
Post-installation problems
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42. Installation Failures
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Installation Failures
Windows Server 2003 installation may fail if:
The operating system upgrade path does not support its installation.
The computer does not support bootable CDs.
The user fails to press the required key at the stipulated time to boot the system from the CD drive.
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43. Installation Aborts Resuming a failed installation:
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Installation Aborts
Resuming a failed installation:
If the installation program reboots into the graphical interface, it will start the process from where it left off.
If the installation fails during text mode portion, it would be necessary to repartition and reformat the drive.
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44. Post-Installation Problems
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Post-Installation Problems
Addressing unexpected performance problems:
Check for device driver compatibility.
Check for application updates.
Check Windows Update for recent upgrades.
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Summary
Microsoft Windows Upgrade Advisor, HCL, and Windows Server Catalog can be used to check hardware compatibility.
Windows Server 2003 can be installed using the attended or unattended installation method.
Aspects such as the type of installation, the file system, 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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