{"id":146,"date":"2011-11-22T22:26:55","date_gmt":"2011-11-22T22:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/microsoftgeek.com\/?p=146"},"modified":"2011-11-22T22:26:55","modified_gmt":"2011-11-22T22:26:55","slug":"how-to-install-windows-server-2008","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsoftgeek.com\/?p=146","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Windows Server 2008"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plan your Windows Server 2008 install in two phases.\u00a0 Think of the first phase as a simple, plain install of a Microsoft member server.\u00a0 Think of the second phase as tuning that member server for a specific role, for example, Domain Controller, Terminal Server or a File and Print server.<\/p>\n

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Installation of Windows Server 2008 Phase One<\/a><\/h3>\n

Microsoft products have their weaknesses, but installation is not one of them.\u00a0 If you have installed Vista, then phase one of installing Windows Server 2008 will be very similar, no text mode, all done via a GUI.\u00a0 All that you need is the Product Key, genuine of course, and a plan to either leave the default language as English US, or change the keyboard layout to English UK, French, German or some other language.<\/p>\n

Which of the 5 editions is right for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Standard<\/li>\n
  2. Enterprise<\/li>\n
  3. DataCenter<\/li>\n
  4. Web<\/li>\n
  5. Itanium<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    On surprise is that that the Standard, Enterprise, and DataCenter editions all are included on the same DVD. The version that is installed depends on the installation key that you use during the installation process.\u00a0 However there is a separate DVD for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2008.\u00a0 Please note that 64-bit version is an absolute requirement for Exchange 2007.\u00a0 Also be aware the 64-bit requires digitally signed drivers.<\/p>\n

    Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Minimum\u00a0 Recommend\u00a0\u00a0Optimal
    \nProcessor: 1 Ghz\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 Ghz\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3 Ghz
    \nRAM Mem: 512 Gb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 Gb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Depends on the edition
    \nDisk Space:\u00a0 8 Gb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 40 Gb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 80 Gb<\/p>\n

    Also common sense actions, disable UPS, remove any anti-virus software, realize once get the GUI, the firewall is active by default.<\/p>\n

    Installation of Windows Server 2008 Phase Two<\/a><\/h3>\n

    The secret of installation phase two is to embrace the wizards, welcome the ICT (Initial Configuration Tasks) console and savour the organizational benefit of the Server Manager.\u00a0 Once you realise that these tools are to help you become an efficient, knowledgeable Windows Server 2008 administrator, then the installation battle of phase two is won.\u00a0 Sit back and imagine that you are a general.\u00a0 Now command your troops in the ICT console and the Server Manager to configure the new 2008 server to your wishes.<\/p>\n

    First Logon<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Note this simple, but vital task at first logon – remember YOUR Administrator’s password.\u00a0 You get the chance to set the Administrator password at first logon, if you have lots of passwords, you need a secure, but foolproof method of remembering this crucial password.\u00a0 There is nothing more embarrassing than spending a morning configuring the server, only return after lunch to find that the screen kicked in, locked your server and you have forgotten the password.\u00a0 I only ever made this mistake once!<\/p>\n

    Three tasks in the ICT manager<\/a>:<\/h3>\n

    \"ICT<\/p>\n

    You can trace the evolution of the ICT (Initial Configuration Tasks) manager from Windows Server 2000’s: ‘Manage your server’ and Server 2003 RC2’s: ‘Post-Setup Security Updates’.\u00a0 The difference is that now we really need to refer to the ICT and abandon our old habit of ticking, ‘Don’t display this page at logon’ and forgetting about this useful GUI.\u00a0\u00a0 Here are 3 important tasks for the ICT manager:<\/p>\n

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    1. Provide Computer Information<\/li>\n
    2. Update This Server<\/li>\n
    3. Configure This Server<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      1. Provide Computer Information<\/h3>\n

      All that’s new is the timing of when you add this information about your server.\u00a0 Previously you typed these settings into dialog boxes during the initial installation process.\u00a0 This was inefficient because you were distracted by the newness of the installation, frustrated by the lack of network connection, or bored by waiting for file copy operations.<\/p>\n

      With Server 2008 you provide the computer information all at one time, if you make a mistake it’s easy to correct, plus if you ever have to change a setting you remember which interface you need.<\/p>\n

      If necessary call for help.\u00a0 Can you use long computer names?\u00a0 No.\u00a0 Help tells you that the pure computer name is still limited by 15 characters (63 bytes).<\/p>\n

      Configure Network Settings
      \n<\/strong>Note how this is a shortcut to Control Panel –> Network Settings<\/p>\n

      Provide computer name and domain<\/strong>
      \nJoining a domain employs the same method as all operating systems from NT4 to XP.\u00a0 However, good news, it worked first time, faultlessly and without any of the ‘work-arounds’ commonly needed by older systems.<\/p>\n

      [Please wait for the user profile service]<\/p>\n

      2. Update This Server<\/h3>\n

      Every administrator moans about at least one of these three settings, Guy says stop complaining and just configure the settings to your liking – including turning off the service if you don’t like it.\u00a0 As for me, I turn them all on at least to some degree.<\/p>\n