Transcript Preparing for Installation

W2K Server Installation
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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.
Preparing for Installation
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Reviewing the list of tasks: Verify that you computer meets the minimum
hardware requirements.
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Working with DNS: Joining a domain you must know the DNS name
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Backing up files: Back your old data if you are upgrading
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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
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Gathering materials: Read documentation, have the CD and formatted
floppies ready
Recording information: What will be the name of your computer, Domain
name or workgroup, IP address, DHCP scope
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
Hardware Compatibility
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Hardware and software automatically checked for compatibility. It is always
better to check the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL.txt)
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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
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Installation (cont.)
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Hardware requirements
Component
Minimum Requirement
CPU speed
133 MHz
RAM
64 MB
VGA monitor
640x480 resolution
Hard disk space
2 GB
CD-ROM drive (optional)
12x speed
Floppy disk drive (optional)
1.44 MB
Disk Partitions
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Microsoft Windows 2000 can be installed on a new partition or
on an existing partition. Must have at least 2GB available.
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The operating system starts from the system partition or boot
partition which is always your C:\\ drive.
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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.
FAT16, FAT32, NTFS
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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.
FAT16 and FAT32
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Allow access by and are compatible with more than one
operating system
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Do not offer many of the features supported by NTFS
Often used to support a dual-boot environment
Licensing
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Client Access License (CAL): Give computers the right to access and
connect to computers running Windows 2000 Server.
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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.
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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
Installation Methods
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Windows 2000 Server can be installed in three different ways
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Setup boot disk (4 disks) you can create the four bootable
diskettes by using Makeboot.exe or Makebt32.exe from the
bootdisk directory.
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Type D:\bootdisk\makebt32.exe
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CD-ROM
Over-the-network (unattended Installation)
Windows 2000
Setup Programs
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Setup.exe launches either Winnt.exe or Winnt32.exe
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Winnt32.exe: Used for a clean installation on a computer
running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT Workstation
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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
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Can be executed from the Windows 2000 Server installation
CD-ROM or from a network share
Winnt.exe: Used for a clean installation on a computer running
MS-DOS or Windows 3.x (usually older O/S)
Preparing for a Windows NT
Domain Upgrade
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Back up the hard disks before upgrading any of the servers.
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Ensure that there is plenty of disk space on any computer that
will be made a domain controller in the Windows 2000 domain.
Disconnect the network cable of a BDC in the Windows NT
domain.
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There are two types of Windows 2000 networks:
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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.
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Installation types
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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.
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Installation (cont.)
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Installation media
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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.
Installing Windows 2000 Server
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Server setup program
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Setup is initiated by executing the file,
Setup.exe.
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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.
Attended Installation (cont.)
• 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.)
• The Licensing Modes screen of the Setup Program
is displayed. Select either Per Seat or Per Server,
and then click Next.
Attended Installation (cont.)
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In the Computer Name and Administrator Password screen,
enter the computer name and the password for the
administrator account. Then, click Next.
Attended Installation (cont.)
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To install all default components, click Next on the Windows
Components screen.
Attended Installation (cont.)
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On the Date and Time Settings screen, set the data and time,
and click Next.
Attended Installation (cont.)
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In the Network Settings screen, select Typical Settings and click
Next.
W2K Server Installation (cont.)
• 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.)
• Lets start installing…