Transcript Lecture Notes

Hands-On Microsoft
Windows Server 2003
Chapter 2
Installing Windows Server
2003, Standard Edition
Objectives
• Prepare for a Windows Server 2003 installation
• Explain and perform the different Windows
Server 2003 installation methods, such as
attended, unattended, and upgrades
• Install and manage service packs
• Create an Automated System Recovery set
• Troubleshoot installation problems
• Uninstall Windows Server 2003, Standard
Edition
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Preparing for Installation
• Identify hardware requirements and
compatibility.
• Choose a file system.
• Choose a licensing mode.
• Decide which protocols to install.
• Determine domain or workgroup
membership.
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Hardware Requirements
• Computer should exceed the minimum requirements
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Hardware Compatibility
• Check the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) for
Windows Server 2003.
– Most recent hardware compatibility list is on the
Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx
• Look for “Designed for Windows Server 2003”
logos on products.
• Upgrade the BIOS if necessary.
– Determine the BIOS version.
– Check with the computer manufacturer for
compatibility and upgrade files.
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Determining Disk Partitioning
Options
• Setup program determines current partitions.
• Setup present options for partitioning hard disk.
– Create a new partition on an unpartitioned hard disk.
• Only create the operating system partition during Setup.
• Add other partitions with Disk Management later.
– Create a new partition on a partitioned hard disk.
– Install on an existing partition.
– Delete an existing partition.
• Check partitioning with the Disk Management
Snap-in if upgrading from Windows 2000 Server.
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Choosing a File System
• File systems format the hard disk.
• Windows Server 2003 supports FAT16, FAT32,
and NTFS.
• NTFS is recommended because of advanced
features such as:
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Security and encryption
File compression
POSIX support
Indexing
• NTFS is required for hosting Active Directory.
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File Systems (cont.)
• Use the convert utility to move from FAT32 to
NTFS after installation.
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Choosing a Licensing Mode
• Purchase a client access license (CAL)
after installation.
– CAL’s give a client permission to connect to a
Windows Server 2003 computer.
• Two licensing modes:
– Per server
– Per seat
• Per seat is preferred for companies with
more than one server.
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Making a Protocol Selection
• The default protocol setup:
– TCP/IP with an assumed DHCP server
– Used on most networks
• Additional protocols can be configured
after installation.
• NetBEUI is not supported by Windows
Server 2003 or by Windows XP
Professional.
– Convert to TCP/IP before upgrade.
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Determining Membership
• Workgroup
– Provide name of workgroup.
• Domain
– Provide DNS name of domain.
– Create a computer account.
– Verify that one domain controller and DNS
server are present.
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Overview of Installation
• Methods
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CD-ROM
Network
Upgrade
Unattended
• Installation files
– Winnt for CD-ROM or network installation, or for
Windows operating systems before Windows 95
– Winnt32 for operating systems Windows 95 or higher
• Windows NT must have Service Pack 5 or higher.
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Switches
• Winnt and Winnt32 support switches to
customize installation.
• /s
– Specifies location of installation files
• /a
– Initiate accessibility options
• /checkupgradeonly
– Checks compatibility
• /?
– Command-line Help
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CD-ROM Installation
• Verify that the computer’s BIOS boots from
CD-ROM.
• Insert installation CD-ROM into drive.
• Turn off power.
• Turn on power and boot from CD-ROM.
• Follow the instructions of the Setup
program.
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Network Installation
• Copy installation files to a host computer.
– First create a shared network folder on the host.
• Share the host’s folder and assign read
permissions.
• Connect to the shared folder from the target
computer.
• Run Winnt.exe or Winnt32.exe with any desired
switches.
• Follow Setup instructions.
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Installing from an Existing
Operating System
• Upgrades are possible from the following:
– Windows NT Server 4.0 (running Service Pack 5 or
higher)
– Windows 2000 Server
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Boot the current OS.
Insert the installation CD-ROM.
Choose the Upgrade option on the Setup screen.
Keep existing settings and applications.
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Unattended Installation
• Usually performed via a network
installation
• Before installation, specify a set of
parameters in an answer file.
– The answer file contains responses to
questions asked during installation.
• No license agreement is presented during
Setup.
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Performing a CD-based
Attended Installation
• Boot from the Standard Edition CD-ROM.
• Installation Setup process is similar for all
methods.
• First phase of Setup:
– Inspect configuration and load files.
– Display license agreement.
– Scan hard drive to determine OS, partitions, and file
systems.
– Prompt user to choose partition and file system.
• Partition is formatted with file system.
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Performing a CD-based
Attended Installation (cont.)
• Second phase of Setup prompts user for:
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Language, date, time, and network settings
Product Key
Licensing mode
Computer name, Administrator account, and
password
– Domain or workgroup membership
• Setup completes installation.
– Installs and registers selected components.
– Installs Start menu items.
– Saves settings and removes temporary files.
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Performing an Unattended
Installation
• Create an answer file.
– Use a text editor or Setup Manager Wizard.
• Option to use answer file with booting
– Save the answer file as Winnt.sif on a floppy disk.
– Boot from CD-ROM.
– Insert floppy after first Setup screen.
• Option to specify components
– Create a Cmdlines.txt file to use with the answer file.
• Use the Sysprep.exe or Syspart.exe programs to
clone server operating systems.
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Upgrading a Windows NT
Server and Domain
• Two methods:
– Upgrade member servers first.
– Upgrade domain controllers first.
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Schedule the upgrade during minimal access times.
Back up each server and registry.
Create an emergency repair disk.
If upgrading domain controllers first, then:
• Take one BDC out of production as a backup.
• Upgrade the PDC first.
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Upgrading a Windows NT
Server and Domain (cont.)
• Installation steps:
– Start Winnt32.exe.
– Select Upgrade during Setup and retain existing
settings.
– Upgrade Active Directory with the Active Directory
Installation Wizard.
– After installation, convert the domain to either
Windows 2000 native mode or to Windows .NET
mode.
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Installing and Managing Service
Packs
• Download the latest service pack from the
Microsoft Web site.
– Check regularly for updates to correct security issues
and improve performance.
• Review the documentation on installation
procedures and problems.
• Perform a full backup on a production server.
• Alert clients to the installation schedule.
• After installation, document problems and
solutions.
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Creating an Automated System
Recovery Set
• An ASR set contains two components for system
recovery:
– Backup of all system files (1.5 GB or more)
– Backup of system settings (approx. 1.44 MB)
• ASR does not back up application data files.
• Create an ASR with the Backup utility.
• Make a new ASR set each time there is an
important change to the server.
– Adding protocols
– Installing new drivers
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Troubleshooting Installation
Problems
• Most installations problems are related to
hardware or hardware drivers.
• Many issues can be avoided by testing
hardware and performing diagnostics before
installation.
• Find solutions through documentation.
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Uninstalling Window Server
2003, Standard Edition
• Back up important data.
• Boot from the CD-ROM of the new operating
system.
– Can also boot from the Windows Server 2003 CDROM and exit Setup after deleting the partition
• Restart the computer.
• Choose to delete and/or format the partition on
which Standard Edition is installed.
• Install the new operating system.
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Summary
• Preinstallation tasks:
– Verify hardware is compatible through the HCL.
– Determine system configurations.
• Installation methods:
– CD-ROM
– Network
– Upgrade
• From Windows NT Server 4.0 with Server Pack or higher, or
Windows Server 2000 Server
– Unattended
• Create an answer file to automate the installation.
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Summary
• Upgrading a Windows NT 4.0 domain:
– Begin with member servers or domain controllers.
– PDC should be upgraded first.
• Service packs should be installed to fix any
known problems.
• Create an ASR set after installation.
• Uninstalling Windows Server 2003:
– Repartition and format the hard drive.
– Install the new operating system.
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