Windows 2000 Configuration Wizards P2

After you have planned your installation and are ready to install the new operating system, you should take the time to perform some basic steps that will prepare your system for Setup. Additionally, if you are performing an upgrade, be sure to also review the release notes on the CD-ROM and ensure that you have disabled or removed any applications specified before running Setup. The following tasks should be performed before running Setup to ensure a smooth installation of Windows 2000: Perform backups. Unless your system does not have any files, you should always perform a backup of your existing...
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Windows 2000 Configuration Wizards P2 16 Chapter 1 • Preinstallation Internet Name Service (WINS) to support any clients running earlier ver- sions of Windows. Final Preparations After you have planned your installation and are ready to install the new operating system, you should take the time to perform some basic steps that will prepare your system for Setup. Additionally, if you are perform- ing an upgrade, be sure to also review the release notes on the CD-ROM and ensure that you have disabled or removed any applications specified before running Setup. The following tasks should be performed before running Setup to ensure a smooth installation of Windows 2000: Perform backups. Unless your system does not have any files, you should always perform a backup of your existing files before any major changes. The importance of this simple task cannot be overstated. If for some reason, something goes wrong, you should then have an easy way to restore your previously existing data. Additionally, you may want to use a product such as Norton Ghost to make an exact copy of a critical server onto another system to serve as an additional fallback. Disable disk mirroring. Before installing Windows 2000, be sure to disable disk mirroring if it is running on the computer. You may then reenable it after the upgrade or new installation is successful. Disconnect UPS. Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) oftentimes create problems during the detection phase. Because Windows will try to detect any devices connected to serial ports, be certain to disconnect the serial cable if you are using a UPS. TIP While added reliability and stability are two of the key benefits of Windows 2000, you may want to consider running test installations in a test lab. If you are operating on a large network, this could prove critical to ensure interoperability with other systems. Summary Before installing Windows 2000, it is important to consider the changes in the operating system and how they will apply to your organization. One of the biggest and most significant changes in Windows 2000 is the Active Directory directory structure. Because of the vast differences between Preinstallation • Chapter 1 17 Windows 2000 and previous versions of the operating system, you will need to consider various factors before installing Windows 2000. Windows 2000 requires significantly more powerful hardware than Windows NT. If you are planning to run Windows 2000 Server in a pro- duction environment, it is recommended that you consider a Pentium II system with at least 128–256MB of memory. Although this chapter pro- vides you with minimum and recommended guidelines, it is critical that you take into account your current and future needs. In addition to ensuring you have enough power to run Windows 2000, you will also need to ensure that your hardware and software is compati- ble with Windows 2000. Microsoft provides an up-to-date and comprehen- sive database that you can search to ensure that your hardware and software is compatible. Installing Windows 2000 will require that you make decisions such as which partition to install the operating system on, which file system to use, and which licensing method to use. Additionally, you will need to consider other issues that relate to your needs. For example, will you join a domain or a workgroup? It is also a good idea to determine your server needs, so that you can easily select the components to install that will be required by your organization. Finally, Windows 2000 offers you the option to customize your network configuration during a new installation; therefore, having a firm understanding and knowledge of your existing or proposed network is important. As a final preparation to installing Windows 2000, you will need to perform some simple, yet important, tasks to ensure a smooth installa- tion. These include performing backups, disabling disk mirroring, and disconnecting any UPS attached to the system. Proper preparation before setting up Windows 2000 will help ensure a smooth and successful installation. Chapter 2 Windows 2000 Setup Wizard 19 20 Chapter 2 • Windows 2000 Setup Wizard Introduction The first step in working with Windows 2000 is the installation process. The process and wizards are similar to those in Windows NT 4.0, but offer a number of new features and options. On most systems, you can boot from the CD-ROM to begin the installation process. The first step is to select a partition and copy over the installation files. The interface used is not a traditional wizard, but does walk you through the process step by step. The next phase begins after you reboot. Windows 2000 will load and run the initial Setup Wizard. This wizard contains the bulk of the basic Windows 2000 setup process and is very similar for both Server and Professional versions of Windows 2000. By the end of this chapter, you should have a fully functional Windows 2000 system. Before You Begin Before you install Windows 2000, ensure that you have considered the various factors discussed in Chapter 1, “Preinstallation.” Additionally, ensure that you have backed up your files and disabled disk mirroring and UPS devices before you begin. Although the installation is divided into two phases, there are actually four stages to the Setup routine. These include running the Setup program, running the Setup Wizard, installin ...