Step By Step Windows Server 2003 Installation Guide Step By Step Windows Server 2003 Installation Guide

Windows Server 2003 operating systems take the best of Windows 2000 Server technology and make it easier to deploy, manage, and use. The result: a highly productive infrastructure that helps make your network a strategic asset for your organization. Windows Server 2003 SP2 provides enhanced security, increased reliability, and a simplified administration to help enterprise customers across all industries.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition Requirements Computer and processor PC with a 133-MHz processor required; 550-MHz or faster processor recommended; support for up to four processors on one server Memory 128 MB of RAM required; 256 MB or more recommended; 4 GB maximum Hard disk 1.2 GB for network install; 2.9 GB for CD install Drive CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Display VGA or hardware that supports console redirection required; Super VGA supporting 800 x 600 or higher- resolution monitor recommended

Plan your installation When you run the Windows Server 2003 Setup program, you must provide information about how to install and configure the operating system. Thorough planning can make your installation of Windows Server 2003 more efficient by helping you to avoid potential problems during installation. when planning for your Windows Server 2003 installation

Check System Requirements Check System Requirements Check Hardware and Software Compatibility Check Hardware and Software Compatibility Determine Disk Partitioning Options Determine Disk Partitioning Options Choose the Appropriate File System: FAT, FAT32, NTFS Choose the Appropriate File System: FAT, FAT32, NTFS Decide on a Workgroup or Domain Installation Decide on a Workgroup or Domain Installation Complete a Pre-Installation Checklist Complete a Pre-Installation Checklist

After you made sure you can go on, start the installation process. After you made sure you can go on, start the installation process. Beginning the installation process Beginning the installation process You can install Windows Server 2003 in several methods – all are valid and good, it all depends upon your needs and your limitations. You can install Windows Server 2003 in several methods – all are valid and good, it all depends upon your needs and your limitations. In this tutorial we are installing directly from a CD by booting your computer with the CD. In this tutorial we are installing directly from a CD by booting your computer with the CD. Start the computer from the CD. Start the computer from the CD.

Creating the first Windows Server 2003 Domain Controller in a domain

Preface: One of the greatest features of Windows Server 2003 is its ability to be a Domain Controller (DC). The features of a domain extend further than this tutorial ever could, but some of its most well known features are its ability to store user names and passwords on a central computer (the Domain Controller) or computers (several Domain Controllers). In this tutorial we will cover the "promoting" (or creating) of the first DC in a domain. This will include DNS installation, because without DNS the client computers wouldn't know who the DC is. You can host DNS on a different server, but we'll only deal with the basics.

Method: Click Start -> Run

Type "dcpromo" and click "OK"

You will see the first window of the wizard. As it suggests, I suggest reading the help associated with Active Directory. After this, click "Next"

Click "Next" on the compatibility window, and in the next window keep the default option of "Domain Controller for a new domain" selected, and click "Next"

In this tutorial we will create a domain in a new forest, because it is the first DC, so keep that option selected

Now we have to think of a name for our domain. If you own a web domain like "visualwin.com", you can use it, but it isn't suggested because computers inside of your domain may not be able to reach the company website. Active Directory domains don't need to be "real" domains like the one above - they can be anything you wish. So here I will create "visualwin.testdomain"

Now in order to keep things simple, we will use the first part of our domain ("visualwin"), which is the default selection, as the NetBIOS name of the domain

The next dialog suggests storing the AD database and log on separate hard disks, and so do I, but for this tutorial I'll just keep the defaults

The SYSVOL folder is a public share, where things like.MSI software packages can be kept when you will distribute packages (as I said, AD has a lot of different features). Once again, I will keep the default selection but it can be changed if you wish to use the space of another drive

Now we will get a message that basically says that you will need a DNS server in order for everything to work the way we want it (i.e., our "visualwin.testdomain" to be reachable). As I mentioned earlier, we will install the DNS server on this machine as well, but it can be installed elsewhere. So keep the default selection of "Install and configure", and click "Next"

Because, after all, this is a Windows Server 2003 tutorial website, we'll assume there are no pre- Windows 2000 servers that will be accessing this domain, so keep the default of "Permissions compatible only with Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 operating systems" and click "Next"

The restore mode password is the single password that all administrators hope to never use, however they should also never forget it because this is the single password that might save a failed server. Make sure it's easy to remember but difficult to guess

Now we will see a summary of what will happen. Make sure it's all correct because changing it afterwards can prove to be difficult

After the previous next was clicked, the actual process occurs. This can take several minutes. It's likely that you will be prompted for your Windows Server 2003 CD (for DNS) so have it handy

And after a while you will see

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