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. Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition Product Key
2. A Computer Name
3. An IP Address
4. An internet connection for updating and authenticating Windows
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Detailed Steps - Installing Windows 2003 R2
1. Booting from CD-
ROM.
Boot from the CD ROM.
It will give you
“Windows Setup” screen.
Wait until next screen
comes up.
2. 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].
5. 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 is for local
administrator.
If you are mixing with pre-
Windows 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 R2
installation is complete.
Now click [Finish] to work on
patches.
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Detailed Steps - Applying Patches
This section talks about the general patching procedure. If you are familiar with applying the
patch, here is the guideline.
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 right-
clicking the yellow bar that shows
up on Internet Explorer.
Then click “Install ActiveX
Control” to move on.
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.
109. 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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