Installing or Upgrading to Windows 2000
Overview
Preparing for Installation
Installing Windows 2000 Professional from a Compact Disc
Installing Windows 2000 Advanced Server from a Compact Disc
Upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional
Upgrading to Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Identifying Setup Errors
Preparing for Installation
Determining Which Operating System to Use
Identifying System Requirements
Determining Disk Partition Options
Determining Which File System to Select
Determining Which Licensing Mode to Select
Determining Whether to Join a Workgroup or Domain
Completing a Pre-Installation Checklist
Determining Which Operating System to Use
Windows 2000Professional
Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Windows 2000Server
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Identifying System Requirements
CPUCPUCPUCPU
P133 MHz or HigherP133 MHz or Higher
MemoryMemoryMemoryMemory
Windows 2000Professional
64 MB recommended
Windows 2000 Advanced Server128 MB supported
256 MB recommended
Windows 2000Professional
64 MB recommended
Windows 2000 Advanced Server128 MB supported
256 MB recommended
Hard Disk SpaceHard Disk SpaceHard Disk SpaceHard Disk Space
2.0 GB2.0 GB
DisplayDisplayDisplayDisplay
NetworkingNetworkingNetworkingNetworking
AccessoriesAccessoriesAccessoriesAccessories
Other DrivesOther DrivesOther DrivesOther Drives
Verify Hardware on Windows 2000 HCL
Determining Disk Partition Options
Create New Partition on Unpartitioned Hard Disk
Create New Partition on Partitioned Hard Disk
Install on Existing Partition Delete Existing Partition to Make Disk Space Available
Determining Which File System to Select
File- and Folder-Level Security
File CompressionDisk QuotasFile Encryption
File- and Folder-Level Security
File CompressionDisk QuotasFile Encryption
NTFSNTFSNTFSNTFS
Supports Dual Boot Configurations
No File- and Folder- Level Security
Supports Dual Boot Configurations
No File- and Folder- Level Security
FAT/FAT32FAT/FAT32FAT/FAT32FAT/FAT32
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Determining Which Licensing Mode to Select
Per Seat Licensing
Each Client Requires a CALEach Client Requires a CAL
CAL CAL
Per Server Licensing
Each Connection Requires a CALEach Connection Requires a CAL
CALCAL
Determining Whether to Join a Workgroup or Domain
Workgroup
Domain
SAMSAM SAMSAMSAMSAM
Single User Account
Active Directory
Completing a Pre-Installation Checklist
Verify Hardware SupportedVerify Hardware Supported
Verify That Hardware Meets Minimum RequirementsVerify That Hardware Meets Minimum Requirements
Verify 2 GB or More of Available Disk SpaceVerify 2 GB or More of Available Disk Space
Select File System for the Windows 2000 PartitionSelect File System for the Windows 2000 Partition
Select Licensing Mode for Windows 2000 Advanced ServerSelect Licensing Mode for Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Determine Domain or Workgroup NameDetermine Domain or Workgroup Name
Create Domain Computer Account in the DomainCreate Domain Computer Account in the Domain
Create Password for the Local Administrator AccountCreate Password for the Local Administrator Account
Determine the Operating System to InstallDetermine the Operating System to Install
Installing Windows 2000 Professional from a Compact Disc
Running the Setup ProgramRunning the Setup Program
Completing the Setup WizardCompleting the Setup Wizard
Installing Network Components Installing Network Components
Running the Setup Program
Start the computer from the compact discStart the computer from the compact disc
Select to install a new copy of Windows 2000Select to install a new copy of Windows 2000
Read and accept the licensing agreementRead and accept the licensing agreement
Select the partition on which to installSelect the partition on which to install
Select the file systemSelect the file system
To Run the Setup ProgramTo Run the Setup ProgramTo Run the Setup ProgramTo Run the Setup Program
Completing the Setup Wizard
Change regional settings (if necessary)Change regional settings (if necessary)
Enter your name and organizationEnter your name and organization
Enter the computer name and password for local Administrator accountEnter the computer name and password for local Administrator account
Select date and time settingsSelect date and time settings
To Complete the Setup WizardTo Complete the Setup WizardTo Complete the Setup WizardTo Complete the Setup Wizard
Installing Network Components
To Install Network ComponentsTo Install Network ComponentsTo Install Network ComponentsTo Install Network Components
Choose a network settingChoose a network setting
Provide a workgroup or domain nameProvide a workgroup or domain name
Enter local Administrator account and passwordEnter local Administrator account and password
To Install Network ComponentsTo Install Network ComponentsTo Install Network ComponentsTo Install Network Components
Choose a network settingChoose a network setting
Provide a workgroup or domain nameProvide a workgroup or domain name
Click Finish to restart the computerClick Finish to restart the computer
Configure the network ID for the computerConfigure the network ID for the computer
Installing Windows 2000 Advanced Server from a Compact Disc
Running the Setup ProgramRunning the Setup Program
Completing the Setup WizardCompleting the Setup Wizard
Installing Network Components Installing Network Components
Configuring the ServerConfiguring the Server
Running the Setup Program
Start the computer from the compact discStart the computer from the compact disc
Select to install a new copy of Windows 2000Select to install a new copy of Windows 2000
Read and accept the licensing agreementRead and accept the licensing agreement
Select the partition on which to installSelect the partition on which to install
Select the file systemSelect the file system
To Run the Setup ProgramTo Run the Setup ProgramTo Run the Setup ProgramTo Run the Setup Program
Completing the Setup Wizard
Change regional settings (if necessary)Change regional settings (if necessary)
Enter your name and organizationEnter your name and organization
Select a licensing modeSelect a licensing mode
Enter the computer name and password for local Administrator accountEnter the computer name and password for local Administrator account
Select Windows 2000 optional componentsSelect Windows 2000 optional components
To Complete the Setup WizardTo Complete the Setup WizardTo Complete the Setup WizardTo Complete the Setup Wizard
Select time and date settingsSelect time and date settings
Installing Network Components
To Install Network ComponentsTo Install Network ComponentsTo Install Network ComponentsTo Install Network Components
Choose a network settingChoose a network setting
Provide a workgroup or domain nameProvide a workgroup or domain name
Enter local Administrator account and passwordEnter local Administrator account and password
Configuring the ServerWindows 2000 Configure Your Server
Home
Register Now
Active Directory
File Server
Print Sever
Web/Media Sever
Networking
Application Server
Advanced
From the menu at the left, choose the services that you want to run on this server. You can set up any or all of the services, depending on how you want to customize your network.
Configure Your Sever
To set up or find out more about a service, click the service name on the menu.
Find out What’s New in Windows 2000 Server.
Check out the latest walkthroughs.
To reopen this window at any time, click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Configure Your Server.
Return to Server Choices page.
Show this screen at startup.
Upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional
Identifying Client Upgrade Paths
Upgrading Clients Running Windows 95 or Windows 98
Upgrading Clients Running Windows NT Workstation 3.5.1 or 4.0
Installing the Directory Service Client
Identifying Client Upgrade Paths
Windows 95 and Windows 98
Windows 95 and Windows 98
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows NTWorkstation 3.5.1 or 4.0
Windows NTWorkstation 3.5.1 or 4.0
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows for Workgroups
3.1
Windows for Workgroups
3.1
Windows NTWorkstation 3.5.1 or 4.0
Windows NTWorkstation 3.5.1 or 4.0
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Professional
Upgrading Clients Running Windows 95 or Windows 98
Windows 95 and Windows 98
Windows 2000 Professional
• Generate a compatibility report
• Run the Setup Program to install Windows 2000. This includes:
• Specifying update packets
• Reviewing upgrade reports
• Generate a compatibility report
• Run the Setup Program to install Windows 2000. This includes:
• Specifying update packets
• Reviewing upgrade reports
Upgrading Clients Running Windows NT Workstation 3.5.1 or 4.0
• Same Registry• Same Application Support• Same Device Support• Easiest Upgrade to
Windows 2000 Professional
• Same Registry• Same Application Support• Same Device Support• Easiest Upgrade to
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows NT Workstation 3.51 or 4.0
Windows 2000 Professional
Installing the Directory Services Client
The Directory Services Client Allows Computers Running Windows 95 and Windows 98 That Cannot Run Windows 2000 To: Use Domain-Based Dfs
Search Active Directory
Change Passwords on any Domain Controller
Upgrading to Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Identifying Server Upgrade Paths
Backing Up Critical Data Files and Settings
Identifying Server Upgrade Paths
Domain Controllers
Domain ControllerWindows 2000
Domain ControllerWindows 2000
PDC or BDCWindows NT 3.5.1 or 4.0
PDC or BDCWindows NT 3.5.1 or 4.0
Windows NT3.1 or 3.5
Windows NT 3.1 or 3.5Windows NT 3.1 or 3.5 Windows NT 3.5.1 or 4.0Windows NT 3.5.1 or 4.0 Windows 2000 Windows 2000
MemberServers
Member ServerWindows NT 3.5.1 or 4.0
Member ServerWindows NT 3.5.1 or 4.0
Member ServerWindows 2000
Member ServerWindows 2000
Domain ControllerWindows 2000
Domain ControllerWindows 2000
OptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Backing Up Critical Data Files and Settings
Perform the Following Tasks to Back Up Critical Files and Settings:
Fix Errors Listed in Event Viewer
Back Up All Drives
Back Up Registry
Update Emergency Repair Disk
Remove Virus scanners, Third Party Network Services, or Client Software
Disconnect Serial Cables to UPS
Reserve IRQs for Non-Plug and Play ISA Devices
Identifying Setup Errors
Media ErrorsMedia Errors
Non-Supported CD-ROM DriveNon-Supported CD-ROM Drive
Insufficient Disk SpaceInsufficient Disk Space
Inability to Connect to the Domain ControllerInability to Connect to the Domain Controller
Failure of Windows 2000 to Install or StartFailure of Windows 2000 to Install or Start
Failure of Dependency Service to StartFailure of Dependency Service to Start
Err or
Err or
Err or
Err or
Err or
Err or
Review
Preparing for Installation
Installing Windows 2000 Professional from a Compact Disc
Installing Windows 2000 Advanced Server from a Compact Disc
Upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional
Upgrading to Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Identifying Setup Errors
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