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2008 R2, a window titled Initial Configuration Tasks may come up:

most fundamental or routine operations of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2. This window displays when the computer starts. If you don't want to come up like that, click the bottom
n, type oobe and press Enter.

ou should (must) do before continuing:

nternet
controller (this is not a requirement if the computer will not be a domain controller; if you don't (yet) know what a domain controller is, don't worry about that now)

lation gives a default name that you can accept or change. Some installations, such as Small Business Server, prompt you to accept or specify the name of the server. After installing Mic
Computer Name and Domain:
 OK

other computers to "see" it on the network. To take care of it on the server, start Windows Explorer and click Network (you can click the Start button and click the Network option). A mes
file sharing":
s:

are already installed and connected to the same router, their names may appear in the Network node in Windows Explorer.

erything went alright and the computer is connected to a router, you should be connected to the Internet. To test it, you can start the browser (Internet Explorer), set the address to http
m can regularly get its updates from Microsoft. To take care of this:

updates.

other computers of the network can locate it (just like every house needs a physical address so that the post office and other people can find it).

epresents an application; it doesn't have to be a different server than the one you installed), can automatically assign (provide) an IP address to each computer
r. Of course, you need to know a little bit about something named TCP/IP, which means you would need to know how to create and assign IP addresses

ows Server 2008 R2):

king
frame, right-click Network and click Properties. Click Local Area Connection. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties

ress on the right side of IPv4 Address:

we will just use a small range of IP addresses. In the real world or for a large network, you would need to actually know TCP/IP, design a range of IP addresses you plan to use, then assig

perties
(TCP/IPv4)

example, and based on the above dialog box, we type 192.168.001.001

omatically when you press Tab from the previous IP address text box) and press Tab
second octets of the IP address you had provided (such as 192.168) and use 001.001 for the other two bytes)
0.0.1 for our example) and the Alternate DNS Server address (we leave ours empty)

IP Settings and DNS property pages

r not, every computer must have a name. Furthermore, if it belongs to a network, a computer must provide a way to be found by other computers. This can be done using its name. This

computers communicate using languages also called protocols. One of the languages or protocols is called Transmission Control Protocol or TCP. Another language is called Internet pr

an address, named an IP address, made of a combination of numbers separated by periods. An example is 192.168.1.248. Each computer has such a number (address) but the number
rs. As a result, a computer can be contacted using its address. In a large network with dozens or hundreds or thousands of computers, it can be combursome to keep track of these c
the computer, the server can "translate" the name into the corresponding computer that use the actual IP address of the computer.

, named a protocol) that allows the server that receives (or is provided) the name of a computer. Then the server checks a list (called a table) that has the names of computers and their c
omputer.
stall an application named DNS server. To do this:

in the left frame, right-click Roles and click Add Roles)

ead the text and click Next
DNS Server

the text and click Next

 uld (must) be able to manage access to the computers and resources that belong to the network. That is, a central computer, named a server, must be able to allow or deny access (this i
er, is named a domain controller. The first server you install usually should (must) be made a domain controller.

(to a domain controller). To do this:

, or Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt

f the disc
omputer to a Domain Controller) and press Enter
ext

Next
ain In a New Forest

n name (FQDN). Enter a name made of two or three parts. Examples are example.local or learning.example.com. Remember that the computer already has a name and every compu
ve:
e.local or example.com, the network name to use from a browser to access this computer will be ThisComputerName.example.local or ThisComputerName.example.com. This m
ss its resources. This means that, later on, you can create a web site stored in a computer (in a server or a workstation), share resources of that computer, and make those resources av

as support.example.local or intranet.example.local or WhatSUp.example.local or support.example.com or intranet.example.com or WhatSUp.example.com or anything lik

al or ThisComputerName.intranet.example.local or ThisComputerName.WhatSUp.example.local or ThisComputerName.support.example.com or ThisComputerName.intra

me the other computers will use to access this computer from a browser
or more parts) is bad. You just have to decide and keep the scheme in mind.
t some operations:
t
w will come and start performing some operations:
n (to) the server, a dialog box will come up, about IP address assignment:
s you plan to use a DHCP server that will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers of the network. In this case, click Yes, ...
ssword. Click the Password text box and type the password
password
ration:
ETE and log in
2008 R2, a window titled Initial Configuration Tasks may come up:

most fundamental or routine operations of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2. This window displays when the computer starts. If you don't want to come up like that, click the bottom
n, type oobe and press Enter.

ou should (must) do before continuing:

nternet
controller (this is not a requirement if the computer will not be a domain controller; if you don't (yet) know what a domain controller is, don't worry about that now)

IP address so that other computers of the network can locate it. You may also know that a computer can get its IP address from a DHCP server or you can manually assign an IP address

Windows 7:, click Start -> Computer (or click Control Panel). On the left, right-click Network and click Properties. If you are using a laptop, click Wireless Network Connection. If you

ows Server 2008 R2):

king
frame, right-click Network and click Properties. Click Local Area Connection. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties

on a small network. To create the IP address for the server:

ress on the right side of IPv4 Address:

we will just use a small range of IP addresses. In the real world or for a large network, you would need to actually know TCP/IP, design a range of IP addresses you plan to use, then assig

perties
(TCP/IPv4)

example, and based on the above dialog box, we type 192.168.001.102) and press Tab
omatically when you press Tab from the previous IP address text box)
second octets of the IP address you had provided (such as 192.168) and use 001.001 for the other two bytes)
0.0.1 for our example) and the Alternate DNS Server address (we leave ours empty)

e done manually and some others electronically. In order to do anythinig, you must have a user account that can perform the necessary tasks. Such an account must have appropriate rig

e server:

sers and Computers (if a message box comes up, click Continue)
domain.

ve a middle initial, type it and press Tab

me. Here is an example:

 ssword1
mple:
re that the account have the appropriate rights (also called permissions). An administrator's account is one that can do anything on the network, such as creating users accounts or addin

ver:

sers and Computers

anage (or right-click that user name and click Properties)

e admin.
nding a user name and a password. If this is the first time you are logging in, you may be asked to change your password.

an switch to another account. To do this:

r) and press Tab

uing from the account created earlier) and press Enter
age will tell you that you must change the password. Click OK
Tab

s been changed

it. In our examples, we will add workstations that run Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise. There are two actions to adding a client to a Microsoft Windows Server 2

n, you can first create a computer account for it. To create a computer account, you can also click Start -> Administrative Tools -> Active Directory Users And Computers. This would
e domain. Right-click the name of the domain -> New -> Computer. This would open the New Object - Computer dialog box. In the Computer Name text box, enter the name of the com
aming a computer, keep this in mind and give a name made of fewer than 15 characters. After naming the computer, click Next twice and click Finish.

e Directory Users And Computers, you can expand the name of the domain, right-click the Computers node -> New -> Computer. As mentioned already, in the first page of the New Obje
can add it to the domain. Actually, primarily creating an account for a computer is not required.

our network and the name of the domain it belongs to.

station:

Tasks, look on the right side of Full computer Name

e right side of Domain

Joining a Domain

Preparing a Workstation

There are two primary ways you prepare a computer to join the domain:

 Do Nothing: In this case, you would let the various wizards take care of everything. You would simply follow the instructions
on the screen, click Next, OK, Finish when prompted to do so
 Take care of things as much as possible: the disadvantage of this technique is that you should know what you are doing. The
advantage is that you would know as much as possible, what you did where.

If you use the second option, you would for example assign an IP address to the server instead of the letting the DHCP server take
care of that (Do Nothing option). In this case also, you must prepare the workstations to join the network. For example, you must
assign an IP address to it. If you are working on a small network, TCP/IP is not the most difficult thing you will deal with (in fact
you don't need to know that much about TCP/IP; you can follow other people's instructions and you will be fine).

To prepare a workstation to join the domain, on the workstation:

a. Click Start -> Control Panel

b. Click View Network Status and Tasks (or click Network and Internet, then Network and Sharing Center)
c. Click Local Area Connection
d. Click Properties
e. In the Networking tab of the Local Area Connection Properties, in the checked list box, click Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4)
f. Click Properties
g. Click Use the Following IP Address
h. Type the IP address you want the server to use. For example, add 2 (bits) to the last byte of the IP address you gave to the
server and press Tab
i. Type the subnet mask (it should be added automatically when you press Tab from the previous text box)
j. Type the default gateway address (use the first and the second bytes of the IP address you had provided (such as 192.168)
and use 001.001 for the other two bytes)
 k. For the Preferred DNS Server, type the same IP address as the server

l. Click OK
m. Click Close
n. Click Close

Joining the Domain

To participateto a network, a workstation must be added to it. This is referred to as joining a domain. When joining a domain, if the
computer you are adding doesn't have an account already, one would be created for it.

To join a domain using Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise:

a. On the Taskbar, click Start, right-click My Computer and click Properties...

b. Click Change Settings
c. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Computer Name tab and click the Change... button.
If the computer is running Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, the Domain radio button would be disabled, indicating that
the computer cannot join a domain:
d. In the Computer Name text box, enter the desired name of the computer. If you had already created an account in the
domain for this computer, type that name
e. In the Member Of section, click the Domain radio button
f. Click the Domain text box and enter the name of the domain
g. After specifying the name of the computer and the domain to join, click OK
h. You would then be asked to provide a user name and a password for a user who has the permissions to let a computer join a
domain.
Type the name of the domain, followed by \ and followed by the user name of an account that can allow a computer to join a
domain and press Tab
i. Type the account's password
j. After entering a user and a password, click OK. If you have the right to add computers to the domain, you would receive a
Welcome message:

Click OK
k. You will be asked to restart the computer

Click OK
 l. In the System Properties dialog box, click Close
m. When asked to restart the computer, click Restart Now
n. After the computer has restarted, press CTRL + ALT + DELETE to Log On
o. Click Switch User
p. Click Other User
q. Type the user of a user who has an account in the network's domain and press Tab
r. Type the password
s. Click the green button with the right pointing arrow

Post-Installation

After letting a workstation join a domain, there are a few things you should take care of, such as Network Discovery. This time,
you may be asked to provide a user name and password.
 Installing a DHCP Server o.

Introduction

To set up the first server of our network, we had to give an IP address to the server. In the same way, each of the client
workstations and servers of the network needs an IP address to participate in the network. If the network is (very) large and
has many compters (workstations and servers), it can take a lot of work, a big waste of time, and multiple expenses for the
company. What if an application can take care of assigning the IP addresses to the computers that need them. That's the job
of a DHCP server.

A DHCP server is an application, or rather a service, that automatically assigns an IP address to an member of the network that
needs an IP address.

In Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, a DHCP server is a role. This means that you must first install Microsoft Windows Server
2008, and then add the DHCP server.

Preparing a DHCP Server

You don't have to use a DHCP server, especially in a small network where you can easily manage the job of assigning and
maintaining IP addresses. If you decide to use a DHCP server, you should (highly recommended) provide a static IP address to
the computer (the DNS server). We have already seen how:
A Range of IP Addresses

When setting up a DHCP server, you can indicate the number of IP addresses that will be necessary for your network. For
example, imagine you are creating a small network for home or a small business. The maximum number of computers you will
possibly use is 10, 20, or 50. The number of available IP addresses goes from one minimum to a maximum. This is referred to
as the range of IP addresses.

As stated already, the range of IP addresses must start from a certain minimum. Let's take an example of 192.168.1.10. If you
know that you will have at most 50 computers in your network, the possible maximum IP address you would need is 192.168.1.60.

Setting Up a DHCP Server

To install the DHCP server after starting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and logging in with an account that has administrative
rights:

a. In the Initial Configuration Tasks, click Add Roles.

As an alternative, you could click Start -> Administrative Tools. In the left frame, right-click Roles and click Add Roles
b. In the first page of the wizard, titled Before You Begin, read the text and click Next
c. In the second page of the wizard, click the check box of DHCP Server
d. Click Next

e. In the third page of the wizard, click Next

f. The 4th page of the wizard shows the IP address that was assigned to the server during primary configuration:
 Click Next
g. The next page shows the web domain and the DNS IP address(es).
You can accept the default preferred to DNS and click Validate
If you don't like or don't want that IP address, provide your own and click Validate
h. Click Next. The page allows you to specify a WINS server or not:

i. After specifying the WINS or to skip it, click Next

j. The next page allows you to optionally specify a range of IP addresses.
If you don't want to specify a range of IP addresses (we will not use it for our small network), click Next:
If you want to specify a range of IP addresses, click Add...
i. In the Scope Name, type a name (anything using letters and digits), such as LocalizedSegment, and press Tab
ii. In the Starting IP Address text box, type the lowest address of the desired range and press Tab
iii. In the Ending IP Address text box, the highest IP address
iv. Click OK

v. Click Next
The next page asks you whether you want to use IPv6 or not:
k. Click Next

l. Click Next.
The next page asks you to specify what account is used to validate the installation
m. Click Next.
The next page shows a summary of your selections before the actual installation (the contents of the dialog box will
depend on whether you provided a range or IP addresses or not):
n. Click Install.
The installation will start. This may take a few minutes. When the installation is over, click Close:
Using a DHCP Server

As stated already, the job of the DHCP server is to automatically assign IP addresses to any member of the network that needs an
IP address.

A DHCP server assigns an IP address to a computer when that computer starts. If the computer has already started and if the
computer was previously given an IP address, if that IP address is out of the range of allowed IP addresses, the computer may loose
connected to the server. In this case, you must change the IP address of the computer.

To manually change the IP address of a computer:

a. Click Start -> Control Panel

b. Click Network and Internet
c. Click Network and Sharing Center
d. Click Local Area Connection (or Network Connection, depending on your computer)
e. Click Properties.
You may be asked to provide a user name and a password. In this case, start with the name of the computer, followed by \,
followed by an account that has local admin rights, and press Tab. If the account uses a password, type it. When ready, click
Yes
f. In the Networking tab of the Local Area Connection Properties, in the checked list box, click Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4)

g. Click Properties
h. Click Obtain An IP Address Automatically
i. Click Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically
 j. Click Advanced

k. Click OK
l. Click OK
m. Click Close
n. Click Close

To automatically change the IP address of a computer:

a. Click Start, type cmd and press Enter

b. Type ipconfig /renew and press Enter
Introduction to Client/Server Network Setup

Introduction of Networks

:: Note
Overview
You can use an existing computer
as a server

A computer network consists of two or more computers intended to share resources:

A client/server network is a system where one or more computers called clients connect to a central
computer named a server to share or use resources. Each client computer must use an operating
system that allows it to be identified to participate in the network.

Client/Server Networking
A computer network is referred to as client/server if (at least) one of the computers is used to "serve"
other computers referred to as "clients". Besides the computers, other types of devices can be part of
the network:

In a client/server environment, each computer still holds (or can still hold) its (or some) resources
and files. Other computers can also access the resources stored in a computer, as in a peer-to-peer
scenario. One of the particularities of a client/server network is that the files and resources are
centralized. This means that a computer, the server, can hold them and other computers can access
them. Since the server is always ON, the client machines can access the files and resources without
caring whether a certain computer is ON.

One of the consequences of a client/server network is that, if the server is turned OFF, its resources
and sometimes most of the resources on the network are not available. In fact, one way to set up a
client/server network is to have more than one server. In this case, each server can play a different
role.

Another big advantage of a client/server network is that security is created, managed, and can highly
get enforced. To access the network, a person, called a user must provide some credentials, such as
a username and a password. If the credentials are not valid, the user is prevented from accessing the
network.

The client/server type of network also provides many other advantages such as centralized backup,
Intranet capability, Internet monitoring, etc. In a small network, all these services can be handled by
one server:
In a medium to large network, there can be many servers with each performing a different task:
 In these series of lessons, we will build a Microsoft Windows network (I love Linux and Apple but at
the time of this writing, I want to make lessons simple by dealing with only a simple network; normally,
you can connect a Linux workstation, such as Novell SUSE Linux, to a Microsoft Windows network;
this is extremely easy to do; based on my experience, there is nothing significant to do; once the
network is setup and you connect the Linux workstation to the network, the Linux computer will find
everything on the network; the Linux OS is so intelligent it would take care of everything).

Client Operating Systems

Introduction

If you purchase new computers in a store or from a web store, the computers will most likely have an
operating system. At the time of this writing, most computers sold in stores have Microsoft Windows
7 Home Premium. Some other computers, such as netbooks, run Microsoft Windows 7 Starter.

For our network, we will use Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise. Microsoft
Windows 7 Home Premium cannot join a domain-based network (but it can participate in a peer-to-
peer network). If the computer(s) you are planning to use for your network doesn't (don't) have the
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate, or Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise
operating system, you must upgrade it. Among the ways you can acquire the upgrade, you can
purchase it from a computer store or a web store. Another option is to get an MSDN subscription.

If you have built your own computer(s) or you acquired (a) "barebone" computer(s), once it's ready
with the necessary hardware parts, you must acquire and install the operating system.

New Client Operating System Installation

A new installation of operating system (OS) is suitable if:

 You have a computer with no operating system at all

 You have a computer with an operating system but you want to overwrite it
 You have a computer with an operating system but it doesn't support an upgrade to the OS you
want to use

To perform a new installation:

a. Turn the computer on. If you are using a computer without an operating system, if you receive
a message stating "Missing Operating System", or "Strike F1 to retry boot, F2 for setup utility",
don't worry about it at this time
b. On the (DVD) drive, push the buton to open the drive
c. Put the DVD that has the operating system in the drive
d. Restart the computer
e. A few seconds after the computer has started, a message may (should) ask you to press any
key to boot from CD or DVD (to install the operating system) (the message may display "Press
 any key to boot from CD or DVD" or something like that). Press any key to continue.
Otherwise:
o If a message of pressing any key to install the operating system doesn't come up, you
should restart the computer. Then, as soon as the black screen of the computer
restarting appears, press a key such as F2 or F8 (this depends on your computer or the
manufacturer) to access the BIOS. Access the Boot Sequence and check the list. If the
(DVD) drive is not on top and if the instructions allow it, move the (DVD) drive to the
top of the sequence. If you cannot move the (DVD) drive to the top, then disable the
drives, such as the hard drive, that come above it. In some cases, you can select the
drive and press the Space bar to remove the check mark from the selected item. In this
case, make sure that only the (DVD) drive has a check mark next to it. After making
changes in the BIOS to make the computer boot from the (DVD) drive, save and exit
the BIOS. Then restart the computer and follow the instructions on the screen to install
the operating system
o If a message of installation still doesn't come up, make sure the (DVD) drive is installed
appropriately (if you have access to the Internet, you can also check the following
site: http://www.bootdisk.com/ for a boot disks and options)
o If the computer still doesn't boot from the DVD and if you have access to the Internet,
check the Support site from Microsoft: http://support.microsoft.com
f. The installation will stall copying files.
The next screen will ask you to select the language. Select one:
g. The next screen presents the language you selected:

Click Next
h. The next screen indicates that the installation is ready:
Click Install Now
i. The next screen allows you to select the version (32 bits or 64 bits):

j. Make your selection and click Next

k. The next screen shows the license agreement:
 Read it. If you agree, click "I accept the license terms"
l. Click Next
m. If the computer had an operating system already, the next screen allows you to upgrade or
perform a new installtion:
 Click Custom (advanced)
n. The next screen allows you to specify the partition where to install the operating system.
After making your selection, click Next.
The installation will start copying files. This may take a while
o. When file copying is over, the computer would reboot.
When the computer comes back on, a screen will ask you to provide a user name. Type it and
press Tab.
You may be asked for a Product Key, which you must enter. After typing the product key, click
Next
p. You must also provide a name for the computer. Accept the default given name or change it
q. Click Next
r. The next screen asks you to optionally provide password. You can skip it for now (On a small
network, O personnally don#039;t provide that password). Otherwise, type the password,
press Tab, and type it again.
Click Next
s. The next screen asks you to protect your computer:
Click the first option
 t. The next screen asks you to specify your Time Zone, the date and the time

u. After making your selections, click Next.

You should receive a welcome message that leads to the computer's desktop

Upgrading the Client Operating System

At the time of this writing, most computers sold in stores run Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium. In
fact, if you just go a computer store and decide to purchase computers for your network, that's the
operating system the computer may have.

If you already have one (or more) computer(s) that you plan to use as workstation(s), it (they) may
be running a previous operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista. If you
purchased a regular computer in a store, it may run Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium.

For our network, we will use Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise. Microsoft
Windows 7 Home Premium cannot join a domain-based network (but it can participate in a peer-to-
peer network). If the computer(s) you are planning to use for your network doesn't (don't) have one
of those operating systems, you should upgrade it. Among the ways you can acquire the upgrade, you
can purchase it from a computer store or a web store. Another option is to get an MSDN subscription.

To upgrade from Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium to Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate,
or Enterprise:

a. Start the computer and access its desktop (if necessary, log in)
b. Open the DVD drive, insert the disc, and close the drive. A window titled AutoPlay should come
up

If this window doesn't come up, start Windows Explorer and access the DVD drive
c. Click Run Setup.exe (from the AutoPlay window) or double-click setup (from Windows Explorer)
d. A security dialog box titled User Account Control should come up, asking you whether you will
allow the installation to make changes to the computer. Read the text and click Yes.
A window will come up, asking you to select the language the computer will use (this
installation uses Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate)
e. Click the desired language. Another window will come up to confirm the language you selected:
f. Click Next. Another window comes up to indicate that the installation is ready to start:
g. Click Install Now. The next dialog box would ask you to check the updates

h. Click the option to check updates.

The next dialog box allows you to select the type of platform you want to use 32 bits or 64
bits:
i. Make your selection and click Next.
The next dialog box presents the license agreement:
j. Read it and, if you agree, click the bottom check box. Otherwise, stop the installation
k. If you agreed with the license, click Next.
The next dialog box deals with existing files, if any:
l. Two options are presented to you:
o If you are installing Microsoft Windows 7 Professions, if you have files in the computer
and you want to keep them, click Upgrade. If you don't care about existing files, click
the second option
o If you are installing Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise, you cannot upgrade
from Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium. Therefore, you must click the second option
 The next option asks you to specify the partion where you will install the operating system (OS)

m. After selecting (or creating and selecting) the partition, click Next.
If you had selected the option to install a new copy of the OS and if there are files already on
the partition, a warning message box will inform you that the files will be moved to a folder
named Windows.old. In this case, click OK.
The installation will start copying files:
 This may take a while

The computer will reboot

n. When the files have been copied and the computer reboots, it will ask that you type a user
name and a name for the computer.
Type a user name, press Tab, and type a name for the computer
 o. Click Next
p. The next screen asks you to provide a password for the user name you just entered. This is not
required, especially if you are creating a small network (I personnally leave it empty).
After typing or not typing a password, click Next
q. The next screen may ask you to type a product key. After typing it, click Next
r. The next screen asks you to protect your computer. In most cases, you should click Use
Recommended Settings
s. The next screen asks you to specify the Time Zone and the current time (and date) on the
computer.
After making the selections, click Next.
You should then receive a Welcome message and other messages, then the desktop appears

Server Operating System Installation

Introduction

A client server network is a system where a computer named a server is used to provide resources to other computers named
clients. A server is a computer that can participate in a client/server network to hold resources and items that other computers
would need:

A server is primarily a regular computer. To create a client/server network, first identify the computer that you will use as the
server. You can use an existing computer or purchase a new one. When planning the server, if you plan to use one of your (existing)
computers as the server, check its hardware and make sure it meets the necessary hardware requirements.

If you have a computer with no operating system because either you got/built it ("barebone"•) without an operating system or you
bought a server that came without an operating system (or you removed the operating system for example by formatting the hard
drive or you created two or more partitions on the hard drive)), make sure it meets the necessary hardware requirements.

You will also need a monitor attached to the server. If you will not work closely with the server, that is, if you will not "watch" the
server all day long, the type of monitor you connect to it may not be important. A monitor that can handle a 1024 x 768 resolution
will be fine.
Server Operating System

As its name implies, the role of a server is to serve. To perform this job, it must be loaded with a special operating system (OS),
such as Microsoft Windows Server 2008. That's the one we will use.

If you already have a computer that has an operating system whose version is lower than the one you want to use (Microsoft
Windows Server 2008), you may have to upgrade it. Otherwise, you may have to get the OS and install it. You may have a computer
with an operating system but that OS cannot be upgraded into Microsoft Windows Server 2008.

To get an operating system, you have many options:

 You can purchase a computer that has the operating system already. In this case, if you order the computer from a web
store, you must indicate that you want it to have the OS already, which would be installed by the manufacturer
 You can acquire and install the OS. You can purchase the OS from the operating system publisher (either buy the OS from
Microsoft or purchase an MSDN Subscription), from a software dealer, or a web store

To install Microsoft Windows Server 2008:

a. Start the computer. You may receive a message stating that the operating system is missing or something like that
b. Open the DVD drive
c. Put the disc in the drive, and close it
d. Restart the computer. You should receive a message stating Press Any Key To Boot From CD or DVD
e. Press any key to start the installation.
(If your computer already has an operating system, start it. Open the DVD drive, put the DVD in it, and close its door. If the
operating system cannot be upgraded, a message box and display and let you know)
f. At one time, a window will come up, asking you to select the language. Click the desired language, such as My Language is
English
g. The next screen will display details of the selected language:

Click Next
h. Click Install Now

i. The next screen will ask what version of the operating system you want to install. For our example, we click Windows Server
2008 R2 Server Enterprise with Service Pack 1
j. To continue, click Next
k. The next screen will show the Microsoft Software License Terms. Read it. Since it is long, to navigate up and down, you can
press Page Up or Page Down. After reading it, if you accept the terms of the license, click I Accept The License Terms

l. Click Next.
If you don't like what it says, press ESC and stop the installation.
m. The next screen asks you to upgrade or perform a new installation. For our example, we will perform a new installation

n. The next screen asks you to select the partition you want to use to install the operating system. In most cases, you should
create partitions. For example, if you have only one partition but it is large and you want to create various partitions, click it
to select it. Then, click New. A spin button will diplay, allowing you to decrease or manage the size(s) of the partition(s).
When you reach the desired size, click Apply. You can also format a partition as necessary. If you do, make sure you use
NTFS
o. After creating the partitions, select the partition you want to use

p. Click Next
q. The installation will start copying files. This may take a while.
When the installation has finished copying the files, it will reboot
r. When the computer reboots, it may display a message to Press Any Key to Boot From CD or DVD. Don't press any key.
The installation will perform new operations about Completing Installation.
When it has finished Completing Installation, the computer may reboot.
The next screen asks you to set the administrator's password:

Click OK
s. Type the password
t. Press Tab to access the other text box and type the same password

u. Click the right-pointing button or press Enter

v. A message will tell you that Your Password Has Been Changed.
 Click OK
w. When asked to login, press Ctrl + ALT + DELETE

x. Enter the password and press Enter