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Installing, upgrading and configuring Server 2008. Lecture 2. Preparing for install. Important to pre-plan HW and SW compatibility www.windowsservercatalog.com Determine if enough space NTFS is necessary. Upgrading to Server 2008. Most current version Server 2008 R2
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Preparing for install • Important to pre-plan • HW and SW compatibilitywww.windowsservercatalog.com • Determine if enough space • NTFS is necessary
Upgrading to Server 2008 • Most current version Server 2008 R2 • Upgrade compatible editions • Upgrade path (for Server 2008 R2)
Server Core vs Full Version • Is your server dedicated to a task? • Do you need to protect the server from outside attackers? • Is your server dedicated to file storage? • Do you need a GUI environment? • Do you need .NET?
Server Roles • AD Certificate Services • AD Domain Services • AD Federation Serivces • AD Lightweight DS • AD Rights Management Services • Application Server • DHCP Server • DNS Server • Fax Server • File Services • Hyper-V • Network Policy and Access Services • Print Services • Terminal Services • UDDI Services • Web Server • Windows Deployment Services
Installation Methods • DVD install • Upgrading • Windows Deployment Services • Unattended install • Windows Server Core
Post Installation tasks • Initial Configuration Tasks Wizard • Server Activation • Installing Service Packs
Server Manager • New Tool for administrative functions • Manage:-Roles-Features-Diagnostics-Configuration-Storage