Preparing Windows 2003 installationLearning ObjectiveWindows Server 2003 RequirementsWin Server 2003, Enterprise Ed.DomainWorkgroupWin Server 2003: Server statusFile Systems: FAT vs. NTFSLicensing modesMonitor server hardware using Device ManagerHands-onSummary QuestionsSlide 13Slide 14Slide 15Slide 16Active DirectorySlide 181Preparing Windows 2003 installation(Week 3, Wednesday 1/24/2007)© Abdou Illia, Spring 20072Learning ObjectiveUnderstand W2003 Installation RequirementsDiscuss difference betweenWorkgroup and DomainFAT and NTFS file systemsPer-Server and Per-Seat licensing modesDo Hands-onViewing network computers & shared resourcesUsing W2003 License ManagerFind objects in Active Directory3Windows Server 2003 RequirementsWorkstation AWorkstation BWorkstation CServerWindows Server 2003, Enterprise EditionMinimum Requirements:- CPU speed: 133 MHz (x86) minimum- RAM: at lest 128 MB. 256 MB minimum recommended- Disk Space: 1.5 GB of free space- NICMaximum Hardware specifications:- Support up to 8 processors- Support up to 32 GB of RAM (x86)4Win Server 2003, Enterprise Ed.Supports file, print, application, and Web servicesSupports a complete set of services based on Active Directory servicesIdeal for small to medium-size enterprise application deployment5DomainA domain is:A logical grouping of servers and other network resources that share a central directory database (Active Directory)Types of computer in a domain:Domain controllers (DC) running a Server OSEach domain controller maintains a copy of Active DirectoryEach domain controller can authenticate usersMember server (MS) running a Server OS.A MS is not configured as a DCA MS doesn't store a copy of ADA MS cannot authenticate usersClient computers running a Workstation OSDomain administrator has absolute right to set policies within a domainNote: A domain does not refer to a single location. In a domain, computers can share physical proximity on a small LAN or can be located in different corners of the world.DNS Service6WorkgroupA logical grouping of networked computers that share resources such as files and printers.Called Peer-to-Peer network because computers can share resources as equals, without a dedicated server.In a Workgroup, each server and each workstation maintains a local database (called SAM* database) which contains user accounts, other resources, and security information for that computerEach computer uses local files for address resolution (LMHOST, ARP)In a Workgroup, the administration of user accounts and resource security is decentralized:A user must have a user account on each computer the user needs to accessAny change to a user account must be made on each computerConvenient for small groups (≈ 10 computers)Servers are referred to as Stand-alone servers because they don’t control access to network resources* Security Accounts ManagerLMHOST fileARP tableLMHOST fileARP tableLMHOST fileARP tableLMHOST fileARP table7Win Server 2003: Server statusCan install as Stand-Alone (P2P) or Member Server (Domain)After installation, you can decide to make the server a Domain Controller or not.Stand-Alone ServerMember ServerStartDomain ControllerNon Domain ControllerNon Domain Controller8File Systems: FAT vs. NTFSDisks can be formatted using two types of formatting systems: FAT & NTFSWindows 2003 supports both File Allocation Table (FAT) and NT File System (NTFS)FAT:Is an older file system designed for computers with small disk storageOffers less data security than NTFSLong file names (<= 256 characters)File-level and directory-level securityData compressionDisk quotas management for disk usage controlFile encryptionNeeded for AD servicesNTFS FeaturesFAT16 FAT32 NTFSSupported by MS-DOS, Win 3.x and Win 95 OSR1 ?YES NO NOSupported by Win 95 OSR2 & Win 98?YES YES NOSupported by Win NT 3.51 & Win NT 4.0?YES YES YES (NTFS 4.0)Supported by Win 2000 and Win 2003?YES YESYES(All ver.)9Licensing modesClient Access Licenses (CAL) needed to access Win 2003 serversTwo Licensing modes: Per-Server and Per-SeatPer-Server: CALs are assigned to a particular serverYou must have at least as many CALs as the maximum number of workstations used to connect at the same timePer-Seat:CALs are assigned to workstationsYou must have a CAL for each workstation used to connect.Win 2003 ServerWin 2003 ServerWorkstation Workstation Workstation Workstation WorkstationPer-Server:Need 3+3=6 CALs if 3 concurrent connectionsPer-Seat:Need 5 CALs to have all Workstation capable to connect all timeBest choice if users require frequent access to multiple servers10Monitor server hardware using Device ManagerThe Device Manager displays devices arranged by related category and will, by default, expand any categories that contain devices with problems.Devices with problems are represented superimposing a particular icon on the device label/icon:“?” indicates a device with no driver for the operating system.A red “X” indicates a device that has been disabled by the user. A yellow “!” indicates a device that has been disabled by the operating system. A yellow “?” covered by a red “X” indicates a device that is either not configured properly or has an incorrect device driver assigned to it.Some hardware devices have an applet in Control Panel that may be used to not only view and but also manage their hardware settings.A device driver is software written for a particular device and specific operating system to allow the OS to interact with the device.11Hands-onSee Hands-on exercises (hard copies)12Summary QuestionsYou are setting up a network for a small company that uses only five computers. All users and their computers are located in the same office. All computers should be on the network. The company does not require centralized security. Users share files regularly and share the same printer. You need to implement this network for as little expense as possible. Which solution should you use?a) Configure one of the computers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory services. Configure the remaining computers with Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Join each computer to the same domain.b) Configure each computer with Windows XP Professional and join them to the same workgroup.c) Configure one of the computers with Windows Server