Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 Server

Install Windows 2000 Server to your selected server hardware, using the following specifications for the first boot:

Specification Setting

Primary partition size

1992 MB

Primary partition format

FAT (for easier Windows 2000 repairs)

Use the following specifications for the second boot:

Specification Setting

Regional Settings

Standard

Name

Whatever you choose

Organization

Digital Airlines

Product Key

According to your CD

License Mode

Per seat

Computer Name

DA-02

Administrator Password

novell

Components

Default components; remove IIS (Internet INformation Services)

NOTE:  Future updates of the Lab Guide may require a Web server. In that event instructions for the installation of the Apache Web Server or IIS will be explained as needed.

Network Settings

Custom. Change your TCP/IP settings as follows:

  • IP address = 10.0.0.202
  • Subnet mask = 255.255.255.0
  • Default gateway = 10.0.0.11
  • Preferred DNS server = 10.0.0.202
  • Alternate DNS server = 137.65.1.1

Domain

No

Workgroup

Workgroup

Screen shot of the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.

Use the following steps to complete the server configuration:

  1. Reboot the server and log in as Administrator.

  2. Create a large extended partition and logical drive, formatted as NTFS > assign the drive letter D:.

  3. Open Internet Explorer > configure it to use your Internet connection.

  4. In Internet Explorer, click Tools > Windows Update.

    On the Microsoft Windows Update home page, click the link for Product Updates and allow your system to detect which updates are needed. Apply as many updates as possible.

    Repeat the Windows Update process through the multiple updates and reboots until your server has at least Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 and all the critical updates applied. You might also consider updating to the latest version of Internet Explorer.

  5. Download the following support files from the Novell Support Connection® Web site.