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Installing and Configuring NOS

Installing a network operating system (NOS) involves making decisions about server function, file systems, naming conventions, hardware compatibility, and data storage before installation. Key considerations include server type and use, supported file systems like FAT, HPFS, and NTFS, a logical naming scheme, compatible hardware, and RAID configuration for data protection. The installation process involves setup from CD-ROM or network, with configuration of services like DHCP, WINS, and DNS after installation is complete.

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Installing and Configuring NOS

Installing a network operating system (NOS) involves making decisions about server function, file systems, naming conventions, hardware compatibility, and data storage before installation. Key considerations include server type and use, supported file systems like FAT, HPFS, and NTFS, a logical naming scheme, compatible hardware, and RAID configuration for data protection. The installation process involves setup from CD-ROM or network, with configuration of services like DHCP, WINS, and DNS after installation is complete.

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Network Operating System

NSS 114
(Installing and configuring NOS)

Prepared by:
Bello M. Yakubu
Installing a Network Operating System
• The installation of a NOS is a bit different than the
installation of a desktop operating system
• You will configure network services that determine
the framework for the rest of the network and clients
• Before the server operating system can be installed,
there are some decisions to make about how the
computer will interact on the network
Installing a Network Operating System

• Here are some additional considerations for a


server:
– Function of the server
– File systems to be used
– Naming convention to be used
– Other operating systems and applications
– How data will be stored and protected
– Hardware compatibility
Installing a Network Operating System

• Here are come of the most common server


uses:
– Logon server
– Network services server
– Application, File or Print server
– Web server
– FTP or News/Usenet (NNTP) server
– E-mail server
Installing a Network Operating System
• After you choose the server type, you must decide on
a file system
• File systems are used to describe the operating
system’s method of organizing, managing and
accessing files through logical structuring on the hard
drive
• File systems interact with the operating system to be
sure that the operating system can find files that are
requested on the hard disk
Installing a Network Operating System

• The most common file systems are:


– FAT
– HPFS
– NTFS
• FAT stands for File Allocation Table
• It is simple, reliable, and uses little storage
• Virtual FAT (VFAT) is an enhanced version of the FAT
file system
Installing a Network Operating System

• High-Performance File System (HPFS) was designed


for the OS/2 operating system to allow for greater
access to larger hard drives
• New Technology File System (NTFS) was developed
expressly for versions of Windows NT and Windows
2000
• NTFS is required to provide full security for a
Windows file server, and to support Macintosh
datasets
Installing a Network Operating System
• A naming convention is a process by which names
are created for the workstations and servers on the
network
• It is important to incorporate a scheme for user
accounts, computers, directories, network shares,
printers, and servers so there is uniformity and
logical structure
• They should be descriptive enough to be able to
locate devices quickly, yet not have silly names
Installing a Network Operating System

• Determine how data will be stored and


protected
• RAID organizes multiple disks into a large, high
performance logical disk
• There are many types of RAID:
– RAID Level 0
– RAID Level 1
– RAID Level 2
Installing a Network Operating System

• There are many types of RAID:


– RAID Level 3
– RAID Level 4
– RAID Level 5
– RAID Level 6
– RAID Level 10
• Not all operating systems support all versions
of RAID
Installing a Network Operating System

• Microsoft publishes what' s called a Hardware


Compatibility List (HCL) which details compatible
hardware for their operating systems
• Each operating system has minimum hardware
requirements
• Although all NOSs have different installation steps,
the basic process is quite similar
Installing a Network Operating System
• Most NOSs are installed from a CD-ROM, but some
can be installed over the network if you have a
shared directory and a network boot disk
• There are setup logs created when a NOS is installed
that can tell what happened to cause the install to
fail
• The cleanup procedure attempts to delete items that
were partially installed or left in an incomplete state
Installing a Network Operating System
• After the installation, the server needs to be
configured for:
– DHCP scope(s)
– WINS
– DNS zones
• Once the operating system is installed and configured
it must be kept up to date
• A service pack is an update to an existing release

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