Lab Set-up Guide #1 Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition - Install Revision 1.0 • Writen by Leo • November 11, 2009
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Lab Set-up Guide Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition INSTALLATION STEPS
SCOPE A lab set-up procedure to install Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition on x86 based machine. This document however does not talk about: Initial network configuration ActiveDirectory set-up to form any sort of Domain Controller
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Preparation You need to prepare the following items before you start installation. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition Product Key A Computer Name An IP Address An internet connection for updating and authenticating Windows
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Detailed Steps - Installing Windows 2003 R2 1. Booting from CDROM. Boot from the CD ROM. It will give you “Windows Setup” screen. Wait until next screen comes up.
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Welcome Screnn
The left is “Welcome” screen. It will ask you you would like to install or recover. Since you are installing new Windows 2003, simply press [Enter].
3. License Agreement This is the screen asking if you agree to the license agreement. Press F8 to proceed.
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4. Partition If you are installing operating system for the first time, the left should appear. It asks which partition to install Windows 2003. If you are planning to install other operating system, here‟s your opportunity to partition the disk. Otherwise press [ENTER].
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Choose Format Type
Now the installer asks you how to format the drive. You can use quick format by choosing selection with „(Quick).‟ However, if your hard drive has never been formatted, you would like to choose one without. Unless you have special need to use FAT32 file system, choose NTFS.
6. Setup in progress. The installer will copy the files for a while. Wait until you see the next screen to choose the regional language.
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7. Choosing Language This screen allows you to choose the keyboard type and how numbers, date and time are displayed. Unless you need otherwise, press [Next].
8. Personalization Enter your name and organization. This will be on your PC, but since this is lab setting, it can be anything. Press [Next].
9. Product Key Enter product key that comes with CD-ROM or obtained from MSDN. Unless you need otherwise, press [Next].
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10. License Mode Microsoft provides two different license modes. This must reflect to the number of license you bought. For lab setting, press [Next].
11. Computer Name This screen asks you to type in computer name and Administrator‟s password. This password administrator.
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If you are mixing with preWindows 2000 servers, this name must be less or equal to 15 bytes in length. Press [Next].
11e. Password too weak. Windows 2003 requires users to follow certain password policy by default. A failure to comply with such policy result in the dialog on the left. However, installer allows you to move on. Unless you need otherwise, press [Next].
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12. Time Zone This screen asks you the timezone and the current time. Choose appropriate timezone, and change it to the current time. Press [Next].
13. Installation in progress. The installer start copying files. Wait until the next dialog. Press [Next].
14. Network Type Unless you want to delete some of the protocols that will come with typical setting, it is not necessary to choose “custom.” Press [Next].
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15. Workgroup or Domain? This is where installer asks you if you want to add this server to the domain. Because we are trying to prepare a universal server that can be configured as a domain controller, please choose default. Press [Next].
16. Installation in progress. The installer start copying files. Wait until the next dialog. Press [Next].
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17. First log on This is the first log on. Please click [CTRL], [ALT] and [DELETE] keys at the same time.
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18. Local Logon Enter password for Administrator. Then click [OK].
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19. Second CD You need the second installation CD. Put your CD in the tray. Then click [OK].
20. Windows 2003 R2 Wizard You will be asked if you would like to see the new feature. Click [OK].
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21. Second CD in progress Installer copies files for R2. Wait until the next dialog comes up.
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22. Installation Complete. The portion of 2003 installation is complete.
R2
Now click [Finish] to work on patches.
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Detailed Steps - Applying Patches This section talks about the general patching procedure. patch, here is the guideline.
If you are familiar with applying the
1. Apply the patches until no further recommended patches are shown on Windows Update. 2. If applicable, apply other patches, but they are not necessary. N.B. The following steps have step numbers larger than 101 for future revision purposes.
101. Second CD You are asked to complete two tasks. 1.
Updating the server so that server is secure. 2. Schedule auto-update. Also, you need to authenticate Windows when you have time or Windows will not work after 60 days. Click “Update this server” link.
102. Warnings For the first time you are running Windows Update, Internet Explorer will give you number of warnings. Click [OK] to close dialog boxes.
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103. Enabling ActiveX Because ActiveX is disabled, you need to activate it by rightclicking the yellow bar that shows up on Internet Explorer. Then click “Install Control” to move on.
ActiveX
104. Install Confirmation Here‟s the confirmation to install the ActiveX control. Click [Install].
105. Windows Update Install Click [Install Now] to move on.
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106. Windows Update Now Microsoft give you selection. [Express] to patch most critical and recommend patches. Click [Express] to start installing patches. N.B. Applying patches sometimes requires server reboot. You will come back here to repeat steps.
107. Checking progress While you are applying the patches, you see the progress bar within your browser. Wait until any dialog comes back to ask you anything.
107e. Security Confirmation When you are prompted by Internet Explorer for trusted sites, please click [YES].
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108. Installation Click [Install Updates] to start installing patches.
108e. Agreement Once in a while, you will be asked to agree on the license terms. Click “I Accept” to move on.
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Install Progress
This type of progress bar is something you see. In case of Internet Explorer, sometimes the installation dialog is behind the browser. Keep eye on it and follow the dialog. Go back to step 106 until recommended patches will not be displayed.
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