Transcript Chapter 1

Installing Windows Server 2008
Installing Server 08
 Clean – recommended. You will start from scratch no
previous settings or software brought over.
 Upgrade – used to upgrade from previous versions of
Server OS. Will bring forward settings, software, and
any other configurations. *THESE ARE NOT
GUARANTEED TO WORK.
 Can also perform a repair.
Performing Initial Configuration Tasks
 Screen that comes up on freshly installed Server
Systems.
 Used to configure very basic configuration tasks, such
as setting time zone, password, and Automatic Updates.
Configuring Basic Network Settings
 Allows you to setup a static or automatic IP addressing
 Static is recommended if the server is going to host
some type of service such as DHCP or DNS.
 You can also set up Internet Connetion Sharing(ICS).
 ICS turns your Server into a router so that you can
share you internet connection. You must have 2
network cards.
Configuring Windows Firewall
 Firewall is on by default.
 Need to set exceptions for services that are running.
 Network Locations – Public, or Private
 Public – turns off network discovery
 Private – turns on network discovery
 Can modify this in the network and sharing center.
Configuring Server Roles
 Using the Server Role feature allows you to install a
service/duty that a server will host.
 Only during this install will executable and .dll files be
installed.
 Choosing to install a Role will start a wizard.
 Can also be used to remove a Role if its already
installed.
Adding Server 08 Features
 Features are specific tools that you can install on your
Server 08 system. IE: Remote Administration, Server
Backup, Wireless Networking
Configuring Storage
 Basic Disks Vs. Dynamic Disks
 Types of Dynamic Volumes
 Simple – uses space on 1 disk
 Spanned – combines multiple disk to look like 1.
 Striped – RAID-O, Speed, no fault tolerance
 Mirrored – RAID-1, Fault tolerant, lose half of space
 RAID-5 – fault tolerant, speed. Lose 33% of space
Installing Server Core
 Installs only the services required for a specific
function.
 Smaller footprint, uses less resources, more secure
 Command line based
 Not a separate product, but an installation option
 Show server core
Configuring Windows Activation
 Multiple Activation Key (MAK) – used for a one-time
activation with Microsoft’s hosted activation service or
the Volume Activation Management Tool.
 The MAK can be used a certain number of times that is
defined by your agreement with Microsoft.
 Key Management Service (KMS) – allows you to host
an activation service. Only need to activate your KMS
host once. Hosts will “check in” every 7 days and
required to connect at least once every 180 days to
remain active.
You Learned
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The Windows Server 2008 distribution media
contains a bootable system that can be used for
a standalone software installation or to repair an
existing installation.
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Windows Server 2008 will be installed on a
single partition specified at the start of the
installation process.
Lesson 2
You Learned (cont.)
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Initial configuration tasks must be performed
after the Windows Server 2008 software is
installed to finish preparing it for use. These
tasks include setting system parameters and
passwords, adding server roles, adding server
features, and setting up Windows Firewall.
Lesson 2
You Learned (cont.)
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Network addressing is fundamental to successful
communication between systems.
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DNS provides name resolution to allow
meaningful names to be used to refer to
network addresses.
Lesson 2
You Learned (cont.)
 Windows Server 2008 allows you to configure
various types of storage including RAID-0,
RAID-1, and RAID-5 storage arrays.
 Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 use
activation technology to help combat piracy of
Microsoft software.
Lesson 2