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· Server class MAC (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical)hine that meets minimum requirements.

· Bootable capable CD Rom drive.

A Note about Network cards

Any good Ethernet network card will work here, going cheap will not.

You should buy a new network card with a familiar name. A card from the win Duc Ho

company of southern China probably not be around for 24 hour tech support when you need it.

Don't forget that that this will be supplying your entire network with services for many years.

A modern card will not need IRQ or memory allocation configuration to be performed manually, a BIG BONUS!

New card! Intel, Kingston, Netgear! Nuff said?

Part I Server Setup

Initial Setup

1. Boot the MAC (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical)hine with the Windows 2003 CD in a bootable CD Drive

2. Press ENTER to “set up Windows now”

3. Hit F8 to agree to the License Agreement.

4. Delete all partitions and follow the prompts to confirm.

5. Select the un-partitioned space to install Windows in and press ENTER.

6. Format the partition using NTFS do not select Quick.

7. Allow setup to format the drive, this may take some time.

8. Setup will Initialize the configuration and reboot.

Main Setup

1 Windows installation will then automatically start the main installation.

Regional and Language Options

1 Select next at the prompt.

2 This is a Server so type in Administrator for the Name (You should change the administrator

name and select an appropriately complex password after finishing the installation.)

3 Type in the company name for Organization

4 Type in the 25 character Product Key

5 Select Per server for the Licensing Mode and set to 50, click Next.

6 Select a LOGICAL name for the server and enter it and a good password. Click Next.

7 Enter the correct Date, Time and Time Zone, Click Next. Make sure Automatically adjust …

is selected.

Click next.

Network Settings

1 Select Custom Settings, click next.

2 Uninstall Network Load Balancing. Click Next

3 Double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

a. Click Use the following IP address:

b. Enter the IP address.

c. Enter the Subnet Mask.

d. Enter the Gateway address, only if attaching to the internet.

e. Enter DNS information for your network, click OK

f. At the networking Components screen click next.

Workgroup or Computer Domain

a. Enter your domain name

b. Use the Domain Administrators Username and password to authenticate to the network

c. Windows continues installation automatically.

d. When done the MAC (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical)hine will reboot and the logon screen will appear.

e. Depending on your selections another reboot may occur.

f. Log back in.

Windows configuration

Check the Don’t display this page at logon, and close the window.

Create a Directory in the root of C:

Call it I386

i. In explorer:

ii. Select Tools

iii. Select folder options

iv. Select View

v. Uncheck the following

· Hide protected operating system files.

· Show pop-up description for folder and desktop items.

View on these...

vi. Click OK

With the installation CD in the drive, open a DOS window.

Change to the I386 directory on C: and D: and copy the entire contents of the i386 directory

on D:\i386\ to C:\i386

D:\i386> xcopy *.* c:\i386 /v

Next run Regedit and open the

HKEY_LOCAL_MAC (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical)HINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion key.

Find the SourcePath key

Change the Data entry to read C:\I386 instead of D:\i386

This allows for updates to be installed without the Installation CD

Management Setup

Install the support tools.

Run d:\Support\Tools\suptools.msi

a. Click next at the Welcome screen.

b. Click I agree and next.

c. Follow the prompts for you organization Then click Install Now.

d. Support tools

§ If software mirroring upgrade both disks to dynamic disks

§ Create mirror from disk0 to disk1

§ Add entry to boot.ini file

§ Enable “show Network Card icon on taskbar”

§ Rename “Local Area Connection” to Network Card name

(ie: Linksys LNE100TX(v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter)

§ Rename “My Computer” to “%ComputerName%”

§ Disable Automatic Updates (Control Panel > Automatic Updates)

§ Create backdoor account ( no password expiration)

Additional Software

a. Install IE6SP1

b. Apply available Windows Updates

c. Install DirectX 8.1

d. Install WinZip8.1SP1

e. Install Acrobat Reader 5.1

Antivirus

Your DNS and DHCP server should not be used as an Antivirus Server this server should have a managed antivirus

client managed by an external server.

If you have DNS, DHCP and antivirus and or any other services all on one server and it dies you have lost all of

these services at once, turning a networking problem into a major disaster, DISTRIBUTE YOUR SERVICES!!!!

Power Backup

You should setup your UPS management software at this point for graceful shutdown of your server in a power outage.

Part II Network OS Setup

In order to have a functional network your MAC (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical)hines need to talk to each other, therefore need to be identified uniquely on the network.

We will use a pure IP based network.

DHCP Setup.

*********WARNING*********WARNING*********WARNING*********WARNING*********WARNING*********

Follow these steps only if there isn’t another DHCP Server already running on your network AND IF you are authorized to do so.

Failure to heed this warning can severely and negatively impact your network if these steps are followed and not authorized.

*********WARNING*********WARNING*********WARNING*********WARNING*********WARNING*********

Before you “click” anything else click THIS

On a sheet of paper record the following…

1. What is the IP address range you are going to use?

2. What is the subnet you are going to use?

3. Are you authorized to use it?

4. What are your DNS settings going to be?

5. Are there any IP addresses you need to exclude from your address range?

a. For servers

b. For LAN devices

c. For you routers or gateways?

6. Do you need to serve any non-dynamic addresses?

a. If so do you have their MAC (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) (Physical) addresses?

7. What are you going to use for a Gateway address?

SETUP...

Click on the button.

Click on Administrative tools.

Click on Configure Your Server Wizard

Click NEXT

Click NEXT at the Preliminary Steps Window

The wizard will examine your network. This will take a bit.

The Server Role Window will appear.

Click on DHCP server and click NEXT

Click NEXT at the Summary of Selections Window

A configuring Components window will appear…

Click NEXT at the New Scope Wizard Window

Basically any name will work, but make it descriptive!

There is nothing worse than trying to figure out what a servers role is at 2 in the morning during an outage!

Entering Information

This is where your notes previously come into use.

Enter the beginning and ending address for your scope,

as an EXAMPLE we will use 172.10.1.X

Notice I have not used the entire available range. I plan to use .1 through .4 for servers and a router.

I will save .201 through .254 for printers and other manageable LAN devices.

This is not written in stone but will keep the address scheme neat.

Add Exclusions

As I have already excluded the addresses I need from the scope previously

I do not need to add them here but you can add your own.

Lease Duration

Use the default

Configure DHCP options

Choose Yes

Router (Default Gateway)

Enter the address of the device handling routing for your network, if any.

Click NEXT

Domain Name

If you have an existing domain enter the parent domain information and Name and address of your DNS server.

We will assume in this case that the primary DNS server will be this server so I will leave this screen blank.

WINS Servers

If you want to use WINS enter this information here. I will not be using WINS.

Click Yes to activate the scope, without activation your server will not hand out IP addresses.

At this point you should receive the message.

Click FINISH

You can now Manage your DHCP settings by selecting START> ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS> DHCP

Configuring DNS

There are many options you can configure on your DHCP server but one of the most important is DNS. DNS allows

your computers to translate human readable addresses to the necessary IP addresses that the network and internet use.

At the DHCP configuration window...

1. Click on the scope you created.

2. Right click on Scope Options

3. Click on Configure Options

4. Check the option DNS Servers, Click OK

A new option will appear, right click on that option.

1. Enter the IP address of your internal DNS servers first.

2. Enter any external DNS servers if you wish.

These addresses will be served out when your clients receive a dynamic IP address.

Part III Client Setup

In order to receive an IP address and associated information automatically on client devices you usually do

not need to change any settings on most platforms. I will cover this on Windows XP Professional as an example.

Your specific operating system may be different.

1. Click .

2. Click Control Panel.

3. Select Network an Internet Connections.

4. Click on Network Connections.

5. Right Click on your primary Lan Connection.

6. Click on Properties.

This will bring up the following window.

Double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and you will see this...

Your settings should match these settings.

At the command prompt type IPCONFIG /ALL

(In windows 95 and 98 type winipcfg)

You should see something similar to the output below.

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : YourComputerName <This is the name of your Computer

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : yourdomain.com <This is the Domain name for your network

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No <Can your computer be used as a gateway?

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No <Can your computer be used as a WINS server?

DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : yourdomain.com <Where will your computer resolve IP addresses?

yourdomain.com

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : yourdomain.com

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Xircom CardBus Ethernet II 10/100<Name of your Network Interface Card.

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-10-A4-B9-2F-D8 <Your MAC (Physical) Address

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes <Does your MAC (Physical)receive a Dynamic address?

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes <Does your MAC (Physical)receive DNS and other info?

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 172.30.1.4

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 172.30.1.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 172.30.1.9

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 172.30.1.9

Primary WINS Server . . . . . . . : 172.30.1.9

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, December 09, 2004 6:49:14

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Friday, December 17, 2004 6:49:14

Note: This worksheet was designed to assist the new staff members in setting up a server and a client on a network.

This is by far not a fully comprehensive tutorial on all aspects of a fully functional network. If you are unsure

of a step that needs to be taken or on settings for equipment or any aspect of this document, it is always better

to ask before changing any critical settings. The stupid question is the one not asked. Don't assume that you are

required to know everything, no network engineer does. The trick is not to know everything but is to know where to

find the information or know who to ask.

The Server

Intel Pentium 4

1. Processor 540

2. 3.20ghz

3. 800 mhz fsb

4. 1M l2 Cache

5. Lga 775

6. BX80547PG3200ESL7KL

7. Version: C70325-001

Motherboard

1. Gigabyte GA-8ANXP-D

Power Supply

1. MadDog Sure Power 450W

Md-450WPS

Hard Drive

            1. ST3200822AS Configuration and Specifications
                Barracuda 7200.7

            2. Capacity: 200GB
            3. Speed:7200RPM
            4. Average Seek Time:8.5ms
            5. Cylinders:16383
            6. Heads:16
            7. Sectors:63

1GB Ram

Kingston

            KVR533D2N4K2/1G - Part Detail New Search Manufacturer Part Number Memory Type
            Description 1GB Kit 533MHz DDR2 PC2-4200 DIMM
            Specification Standard 64M X 64 Non-ECC 533MHz 240-pin Unbuffered DIMMSDRAM-DDR2, 1.8V, CL4
            Mfr Equiv # N/A
            Form Factor Memory Module
            Pieces/Unit 2
            Warranty Lifetime Years

Video Card

Abit ATI Radeon X-600 PCI-EXPRESS

128 MB Ram DDR

TV-OUT DVI

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Processor	Intel Pentium 4	www.zipzoomfly.com	$299.97
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-8ANXP-D	www.zipzoomfly.com	$159.97
Power Supply	Md-450WPS	Compusa	$75.00
Hard Drive	ST3200822AS	www.zipzoomfly.com	$119.99
1GB Ram	KVR533D2N4K2/1G	www.zipzoomfly.com	$289.99
Video Card	Radeon X-600	www.zipzoomfly.com	$139.99
Monitor	Generic	Compusa	$157.00
Keyboard and Mouse	Microsoft	www.amazon.com	$73.15

Windows 2003 Server Microsoft Zipzoomfly $672.99

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