Installing Windows 2003 Server

1. Installing Windows 2003 Server MIS 431 –Rev. Spring 2008

2. Installation is Easy! • Do your advance preparations • HCL: what hardware components? • Which file system • Installed NIC • Network protocols to install • Name of server • Active directory design • Setup is a step-by-step Wizard MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

3. CPU type & # Type of bus (PCI,ISA) Hard disk and adapter type (manufacturer and model) Hard disk capacity CD-ROM drive and adapter type BIOS boot drive order (CD, C, A) Mouse/pointing device Monitor and video card Keyboard type Floppy drive type Tape drive and adapter NIC (mfgr, model, specs) Server Hardware Components – check HCL! MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

4. Decisions before Starting • Get current drivers before or have another PC that you can use to download drivers • How to partition the hard drive • Which file system (FAT, NTFS) • Server name and administrator password • Which protocols to install • Which licensing method (per server, seat) • If the server is a DC, what is domain name MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

5. Decisions .. Partitioning • Decisions • Use existing partition? • Delete existing partition and create new? • Create new partition if non exists? • Size of the partition (MS recommends min 2 GB for partition for system files) • Dual boot machine? • Can boot FAT partition with Windows client OS • Rest of machine is NTFS with Windows 2003 MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

6. Disk Partitioning • Can use DOS FDISK program to partition the FAT area, DOS FORMAT program to format the FAT • Windows 2003 boot loader menu is specified in boot.ini file • [boot loader] … from my home server which uses SCSI • timeout=30 • default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT • [operating systems] • multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows 2003 Server" /fastdetect MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

7. Windows NTFS File System • NTFS is superior! • Best security and performance • Encryption and file compression (not available in FAT) • Can use FAT now and convert partition to NTFS later • If FAT and <= 2 GB, WS03 uses FAT16 • If FAT and > 2 GB, WS03 uses FAT32 MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

8. Decisions – server name • Seen in Network Neighborhood (Win 9x) or My Network Places (later versions) • Use short name - easy to type and remember • Make sure name is not already used by another network computer • Name mnemonically, not numerically MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

9. Decisions – Administrator PW • Do Not Forget This Password – ever!!! • User name is Administrator and has access to all of the server’s resources • Password tips for this sensitive PW • Up to 14 characters, 10 or more is good • Make it difficult to guess! MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

10. Decisions - Protocols • TCP/IP is best – preferred protocol • NetBEUI is OK for small networks without routers • May need NWlink if logging in to a Novell NetWare server; will also need Client Service for NetWare MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

11. Decisions - Licensing • Per server means total # of clients that can be logged on at one time; preferred • Per seat means buying a license for each client computer; may be good if you have one user logging in to multiple servers MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

12. Decisions – Network Server Type • Standalone server – for very small peer to peer networks or when you are bringing a WS03 server into an NT 4.0 network in which it will not act as a DC • Server based network – DC or member server that joins an existing domain • Member server belongs to a domain but has not copy of the active directory and does not replicate nor authenticate logons. MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

13. Installation Options • Types of installation • CD-ROM only • Floppy disk and CD-ROM (when you cannot boot from the CD-ROM) • Network install • Install from an existing operating system • Unattended installation (via script) • In each case, run winnt.exe (in DOS) or winnt32.exe (in 32-bit Windows 9x environment) to begin the installation MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

14. Winnt command switches • /? List all switches • /e:command executes a command after the Windows portion of Setup • /i:initialization filename specifies a custom initialization file where install files are found • /sdrive:\folder used for path for the installation files other than the current file • /u:scriptfile used in unattended install to specify the name of the script (answer) file and should be used with /s command • More .. http://207.46.196.114/windowsserver/en/library/166ff001-a0a6-4ab3-8303-6c4c9596a80b1033.mspx?mfr=true MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

15. Winnt32 command switches • /? Gives all switches • /checkupgradeonly creates a report that tells if PC is compatible with WS03 • /s:drive:folder uses a path for installation files different than the current path • /unattend [seconds]:script file used in an unattended installation to specify name of file containing script for setup • More … MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

16. CD-ROM Installation • Easiest and best if your computer boots from a CD-ROM • Set BIOS to boot from CD-ROM 1st • Insert CD-ROM, restart • It will automatically boot from CD and run Winnt MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

17. Floppy Disk & CD-ROM • Use this if cannot boot from CD-ROM • Set BIOS to boot from floppy 1st • Insert floppy #1, restart computer • It will ask you to insert other three disks, then the CD-ROM • Hint: can make floppy set by running d:\bootdisk\makeboot.exe or d:\bootdisk\makebt32.exe MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

18. Network Installation • Can install WS03 from a network share on another computer • Good if you have a diskless computer or one without a working CD-ROM drive • Also useful if you have a large network and plan to implement many WS03 servers • Requires you to have a working computer that connects to network • Share the server’s drive, open from new server, run Winnt.exe or Winnt32.exe MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

19. Install from Existing Op System • Requires DOS, Windows 3-1, Windows 9x, or Windows Server already on the server • Use this method to have a dual boot machine or if you want to upgrade to Windows 2003 Server • 1st dialog will ask if you want to upgrade to Windows 2003 or do a clean install • Clean is much better unless you have a reason for doing the upgrade MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

20. Unattended Installation • Usually performed as a network install • Uses a script file that contains all the answers to the questions the setup wizard asks • winnt32 /s:\\misnt\i386 /unattend:unattend.txt • Uses a share called i386 on MISNT and the answers in a script file called unattend.txt MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

21. Unattended Install, contd. • Can create a uniqueness database file (UDF) with unique answers for each server (they cannot have same name or IP address, etc) MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

22. Stepping Through Installation • Part 1 – assumes CD-ROM install • Setup inspects the hardware and asks you to setup Windows 2003, repair an existing WS03 installation, and to quit Setup • Presents licensing agreement – press F8 • Scans hard drive for previous installations of Windows 2003; it offers to repair if it finds. • Setup determines current partitions. Can install on existing, delete, or make new partition. • Choose file system – FAT or NTFS • Copies lots of files, then reboots into WS03 (remove CD) MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

23. Setup, contd. • Part 2 • Gathers information about the computer’s HW • Change regional settings • Enter your name and organization • Enter product key • Choose licensing mode and # CALs • Enter computer name and admin PW • Select components to install • If modem installed, provide dialing information • Verify time and date accuracy MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

24. Setup, contd. • Part 2, contd. • Configures network settings – either typical or custom where you enter static IP information • Specify workgroup name if not joining an existing domain • Installs the components you requested • Remove WS03 CD, restart, and go to work! MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

25. Testing New Server • Logon with Ctrl+Alt+Del • Use Administrator username and PW MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

26. Creating ERD • Create one every time you install software, make a server configuration change, install a new adapter, add a NIC, or upgrade the operating system • Can start the Backup Wizard and click the Emergency Repair Disk button MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

27. Troubleshooting Installation • Ensure processor and HW is on HCL • Test all HW before installing Windows 2003 • Run manufacturer’s diagnostics before installing Windows 2003 • See troubleshooting tips …http://207.46.196.114/windowsserver/en/library/0d516be6-a9be-4c1a-930d-c95c8297841b1033.mspx?mfr=true MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

28. Installing Service Packs • Back up server and make ERD • Download service pack to a folder on the server www.microsoft.com/windows • Close all active windows • Run the service pack file and follow directions MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server

29. Uninstalling Windows 2000 • Nah…. • But it would be a good idea to prepare a disk image of the boot drive • Norton or Symantec Ghost • Can be quickly restored if drive is replaced • Then can be more deliberate at restoring data backups MIS 431 Installing Windows 2003 Server