Windows_Server_Installation.pptx FOR COMPUTER NETWORKING
- 1. Installing Windows Server 2003 & 2008 A Guide to Network Operating Systems Installation
- 2. Introduction to Windows Server 2003 & 2008 • Windows Server 2003 and 2008 are network operating systems developed by Microsoft. • - Used for enterprise networking, hosting, and domain management. • - Provide Active Directory, File/Print Services, and Security Features.
- 3. Features and Benefits • Windows Server 2003: • - Active Directory support • - Improved security and performance • - Remote Desktop Services • Windows Server 2008: • - Enhanced security with BitLocker • - Hyper-V virtualization • - Server Core installation option
- 4. System Requirements • Windows Server 2003: • - Processor: 550 MHz+ (Recommended: 1 GHz+) • - RAM: 256MB (Recommended: 512MB+) • - Disk Space: 1.5GB+ free • Windows Server 2008: • - Processor: 1 GHz+ (x86/x64) • - RAM: 512MB (Recommended: 2GB+)
- 5. Installing Windows Server 2003 • 1. Boot from installation CD/DVD. • 2. Press Enter to start installation. • 3. Create and format partitions. • 4. Select file system (NTFS recommended). • 5. Follow setup wizard and enter product key. • 6. Configure initial settings and restart.
- 6. Installing Windows Server 2008 • 1. Boot from installation DVD. • 2. Select language, time, and keyboard layout. • 3. Click 'Install Now' and choose edition. • 4. Select 'Custom (Advanced)' installation. • 5. Create partitions and select file system. • 6. Follow installation wizard and restart.
- 7. Post-Installation Configuration • 1. Install device drivers and updates. • 2. Set up Active Directory and Domain Controller. • 3. Configure Network and Firewall settings. • 4. Enable Remote Desktop and User Access Control. • 5. Install additional roles and features as needed.
- 8. Comparison: Windows Server 2003 vs. 2008 • - Windows Server 2003 is stable but outdated. • - Windows Server 2008 offers better security and virtualization. • - Server 2008 introduces Server Core (minimal installation). • - Enhanced Active Directory and management tools in 2008.
- 9. Conclusion • Windows Server 2003 and 2008 are powerful network operating systems. • Server 2008 is an improvement with better security and features. • Proper installation and configuration are crucial for network stability.