1. W2K Server Installation It is very important that before you begin to install Windows 2000 Server, you must prepare for the installation by gathering specific information about your company, domain, users and other specific related items.

2. Preparing for Installation Reviewing the list of tasks: Verify that you computer meets the minimum hardware requirements. Working with DNS: Joining a domain you must know the DNS name Recording information: What will be the name of your computer, Domain name or workgroup, IP address, DHCP scope Backing up files: Back your old data if you are upgrading Disconnecting UPS devices: Uninterrupted Power Supply (detect problem) Reviewing applications: Look at the Readme.doc to see what applications need to be disabled before an upgrade Checking for boot sector viruses: Run Makedisk.bat to check for viruses. The file is located on you W2K server CD under \Valuadded\3rdparty\CA_antiv directory Gathering materials: Read documentation, have the CD and formatted floppies ready

3. Hardware Compatibility Hardware and software automatically checked for compatibility. It is always better to check the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL.txt) The HCL.txt file is located on you W2K Server CD under the folder \Support HCL lists all the devices that is compatible with the operating system Microsoft always releases updated versions of the HCL. You can get the most updated version from the following web site: Http:\\www.microsoft.com/hwtest/hcl

4. Hardware requirements Preparing for Windows 2000 Server Installation (cont.) ComponentMinimum Requirement CPU speed133 MHz RAM64 MB VGA monitor640x480 resolution Hard disk space2 GB CD-ROM drive (optional)12x speed Floppy disk drive (optional)1.44 MB

5. Disk Partitions Microsoft Windows 2000 can be installed on a new partition or on an existing partition. Must have at least 2GB available. The operating system starts from the system partition or boot partition which is always your C:\\ drive. You must also decide on a file system: FAT NTFS Windows 2000 support FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS 5.0 If you are going to be dual booting with other operating systems you be careful on what file systems you choose since some operating systems can not boot from NTFS.

6. FAT16, FAT32, NTFS See page 49 for details in comparison between File Systems Contains basic capabilities of FAT plus advanced features Requires Microsoft Windows NT or Windows 2000 Used when a Windows 2000 partition requires specific features such as file and folder security.

7. FAT16 and FAT32 Allow access by and are compatible with more than one operating system Do not offer many of the features supported by NTFS Often used to support a dual-boot environment

8. Licensing Client Access License (CAL): Give computers the right to access and connect to computers running Windows 2000 Server. Per Server mode: Costs more and CALs are assigned to parprticular server. Each CAL allows one connection per client computer to the server. More economical for smaller networks. Per Seat mode: This type of licensing mode requires a separate CAL for each client computer used to access windows 2000 Server. More economical for larger networks

9. Installation Methods Windows 2000 Server can be installed in three different ways using: Setup boot disk (4 disks) you can create the four bootable diskettes by using Makeboot.exe or Makebt32.exe from the bootdisk directory. Type D:\bootdisk\makebt32.exe CD ‑ ROM Over-the-network (unattended Installation)

10. Windows 2000 Setup Programs Setup.exe launches either Winnt.exe or Winnt32.exe Winnt.exe: Used for a clean installation on a computer running MS ‑ DOS or Windows 3.x (usually older O/S) Winnt32.exe: Used for a clean installation on a computer running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT Workstation Used for a clean installation or upgrade on a computer running Windows NT Server 3.51, Windows NT Server 4.0, or an earlier version of Windows 2000 Server Can be executed from the Windows 2000 Server installation CD ‑ ROM or from a network share

11. Preparing for a Windows NT Domain Upgrade Back up the hard disks before upgrading any of the servers. Disconnect the network cable of a BDC in the Windows NT domain. Ensure that there is plenty of disk space on any computer that will be made a domain controller in the Windows 2000 domain.

12. There are two types of Windows 2000 networks: Domains: In domains, a separate computer is used to provide centralized administration and security services to computers in the domain and to users. Workgroups: In workgroups, administration and security is the responsibility of each member computer of the network. Preparing for Windows 2000 Server Installation

13. Installation types Attended: Requires you to respond to various prompts issued by the setup program and the prompts related to configuration information. Unattended: Requires the use of an answer file that contains pre-determined responses to the setup prompts. Upgrade: During installation, Setup detects whether you have Microsoft Windows NT installed on your server and prompts you to choose an upgrade installation. Preparing for Windows 2000 Server Installation (cont.)

14. Installation media Windows 2000 Server can be installed from: CD-ROM: Installation from CD-ROM is the easiest and you can start the computer with the CD-ROM disk inserted in the drive in order to automatically start the setup. Diskettes: To create installation diskettes, the computer should have both a CD-ROM drive, with the Windows 2000 Server Setup CD-ROM disk inserted, and a diskette drive. The network: To install Windows 2000 Server from a network share, first connect to the network share and run WINNT.EXE or WINNT32.EXE. Preparing for Windows 2000 Server Installation (cont.)

15. Server setup program Setup is initiated by executing the file, Setup.exe. When installing from the CD-ROM, Setup.exe will be in the root of the Windows 2000 Server Setup Disk. When installing using diskettes, Setup.exe will be present in the root of Installation Diskette # 1. When installing over a network, Setup.exe will be present in the network share. Installing Windows 2000 Server

16. In the GUI-phase of installation, the Your Product Key Screen of the Setup Program screen is shown. Enter the Windows 2000 product key. This product key is a sequence of numbers and letters provided with the CD. Attended Installation (cont.)

17. The Licensing Modes screen of the Setup Program is displayed. Select either Per Seat or Per Server, and then click Next. Attended Installation (cont.)

18. In the Computer Name and Administrator Password screen, enter the computer name and the password for the administrator account. Then, click Next.

19. Attended Installation (cont.) To install all default components, click Next on the Windows Components screen.

20. Attended Installation (cont.) On the Date and Time Settings screen, set the data and time, and click Next.

21. Attended Installation (cont.) In the Network Settings screen, select Typical Settings and click Next.

22. In the Directory Services Restore Mode Administrator Password screen, type in a password and confirm it in the text area provided. Click Next. W2K Server Installation (cont.)

23. Lets start installing… W2K Server Installation (cont.)