Chapter 1Installing and Configuring

Servers

1.1 Installing Windows Server 2008Windows Server 2008 EditionsWindows Server 2008 Installation

RequirementsX64 Installation ConsiderationsPreparing for the Installation of Windows

Server 2008Process for Installing Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 Editions

Edition Server Core

Windows Server 2008 Standard

Yes

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise

Yes

Windows Server 2008 Data Center

Yes

Windows Web Server 2008

No

Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems

No

Component Requirement

Processor • Minimum: 1Ghz• Recommended: 2 Ghz

Memory • Minimum: 512 MB RAM• Recommended: 1 GB RAM

Available Disk Space • Minimum: 8 GB•Recommended: 40 GB (full), 10 GB (core)

Optical Drive • DVD-ROM

Display and Peripherals • Super VGA or higher-resolution monitor• Keyboard• Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device

Windows Server 2008 Installation requirements

X64 Installation considerations :- Requires that all kernel-mode device drivers are

digitally signed- Device drivers are necessarily trusted because

they have direct access to the system’s hardware- May be able to mitigate some “rootkit” software

Installing a 64-bit version may offer the ability to scale up (increase CPUs and RAM) more than a 32-bit system

X64 Installation Considerations

Preparing for the Installation of Windows Server 2008Use the following guidelines to prepare for

the installation:- Check for application compatibility- Disconnect UPS devices- Backup your servers- Disable your virus protection software- Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool

Process for Installing Windows Server 2008Provide language and preferencesSetup copies and install WindowsAdministrator configures the server using the

Initial Configuration Tasks page at first logon

1.2 Managing Server Role and FeaturesWhat are Server RolesWhat are Server Features

What are Server RolesServer Roles - Describes the primary function of

a server

- Administrator can dedicate an entire computer to one role or install multiple server roles on a single computer

- Each role can include one or more role services or sub element of a role

- Server Manager is the tool that is used to install, configure and remove Server Roles

What are Server FeaturesServer Features - Provide auxiliary or supporting

functions to server

- Typically, administrators add features, not as the primary function of a server, but to augment the functionality of installed roles

- Server Manager is the tool that you can use to install, configure and manage features in Windows Server 2008

1.3 Overview of the Server Core Installation OptionBenefits of a Server Core InstallationServer Roles that a Server Core Installation

supportsFeatures that a Server Core Installation

supportsManaging a Server Core Installation

Benefits of a Server Core InstallationA Server Core installation is a minimal server

installation option for Windows Server 2008.

Benefits of a Server Core installation :- Reduced maintenance- Reduced attack surface- Reduced management- Less disk space required

Server Roles that a Server Core Installation supportsA Server Core installation supports the

following server roles:

• Active Directory Domain Services

• File Services

• Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

• Print Server

• DHCP Server • Streaming Media Services

• DNS Server •Windows Server Virtualization (Hyper-V)

Features that a Server Core Installation supportsA Server Core installation support the

following features:

• Backup •Removable Storage

•Bitlocker Drive Encryption

•Simple Network Management Protocol

•Failover Clustering •Subsystem for UNIX-based application

•Multipath I/O •Telnet Client

•Network Load Balancing

•WINS

Managing a Server Core Installation

Locally and remotely using a command prompt

Remotely using Terminal ServerRemotely using Windows Remote ShellRemotely using an MMC snap-in

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