INTRODUCTION to WINDOWS 2003 SERVER

Windows 2003 Server Installation

INTRODUCTION to WINDOWS 2003 SERVER Welcome to Microsoft's Windows 2003 .net Server Install step by step. This will give you an idea on how to do this when and if the time arises for you to either reinstall the operating system, install for the first time or upgrade your present operating system. This install guide is fully graphical and will take you through each step of the installation. What you will require to do this walkthrough is 1. A Windows 2003 .net Server CD 2. A Computer with CD-ROM access To start this Windows install. First check that the first boot device in your system BIOS is set to the CD-ROM Drive. ( To find out how to access the BIOS please refer to your motherboard manual or the manufacturer of your Laptop. (The system bios can usually be entered on boot, usually by pressing the F1, F2, F8, F10 or DEL key. Make sure you save the settings before exiting)) If you are unsure or don't want to enter the BIOS then just test the computer by putting the CD-ROM in the drive and reboot your computer. This is the recommended way to install windows. To begin insert your Windows Microsoft's Windows 2003 .net Server CD and reboot you computer. The Hard Drive is new, so the install will begin automatically. Windows will now install third party devices, be patient.

Now the User Agreement. Read, and if you agree press the "F8" key to continue. Note if you disagree and press the "ESC" key then setup will stop.

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Now you will select where you wish to install Windows 2003 .net server. We have only one hard drive, so to continue make sure the correct drive is selected and press the "ENTER" key. You can create and delete partitions at this time, but we advice to keep the drive as one partition.

Now select how you want the drive formatted. We advice using the "Format the partition using the NTFS file system". Once selected press the "ENTER" key


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Press "F" to confirm format.

Windows will now format the drive. Be patient as this can take some time.


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Once that is complete the file copying process will begin. Be patient as this may take several minutes.

and copy files.


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Setup will then initialize the configuration engine. Once again be patient.

At this stage remove any floppy disks, as windows will reboot. It will take 15 seconds, or if you have no patients, then hit enter to do it immediately.


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Your computer is now rebooting. The "Press any key to boot from CD.." message will appear. Ignore this and allow windows to continue installing.

Windows will continue to load.....


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... and install.

Now Regional and Language Options. Click on "CUSTOMIZE"


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Change your "Standards and Formats" to your locale.

Now change your Location, to your country settings. Click "APPLY" and then "OK" to continue.


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Click on "OK" to finish customization.

Now Click on Details


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Next change your keyboard settings default to that of your country. Click "APPLY" and then "OK" to continue.

Click on "Ok" to confirm.


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Now click on "NEXT" to continue.

Now fill in your "NAME" and "ORGANIZATION" details. Click on next to continue.


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Now fill out your product key information. This can be found on your Windows CD Folder, or will be supplied by Microsoft.

Next select your license mode and the number of computers that will be connected to it. Click "NEXT" to continue. Per Server If the number of connections exceeds the configured number of client access licenses, clients may be locked out or receive Access Denied messages when they attempt to connect to network resources.


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Windows 2003 Server Installation Per Device In this scenario, a workstation is not limited to connecting to only one server; client computers are allowed access to any server within a Windows network, as long as each client machine is licensed with a client access license. If you are not sure which licensing mode to use for your environment, select Per Server, as you can make a one time switch to Per Device, the opposite is not possible

Now select the "COMPUTER" name and put a password for admin in the password boxes. Make sure password is identical. And don't forget it. You can leave these blank, if you believe the computer will be in a secure area. Click "NEXT" to continue.


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If you have not put a password in then the error will appear. Click "YES" to continue without password or "NO" to enter one.

Now select "TIMEZONE".


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Now set "TIME" and "DATE" if need be.

Once happy with date, time and time zone, click "NEXT" to continue


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Windows will continue installing.

Now your network settings, use typical as you can configure this later in Windows.


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Now select your "WORKGROUP" or "DOMAIN" that the computer belongs to. Click "NEXT" to continue.

Windows Continue to install.


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This can take some time.

Once done windows will reboot. You will get an option to boot from CD, ignore this.


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Windows will now continue to load.

Windows will now load to the login menu.


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At this screen press "CTRL", "ALT" and "DELETE" to login.

Now enter your password, (or nothing if you have no password) press "OK" to login.


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Windows will now apply your personal settings.

Now information on managing your server will appear. Read what information that you require before closing down.


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Welcome to Windows 2003 .net Server. You can begin installing drivers and configuring your Network.

Now the Windows Operating System 2003 is ready to work.


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