order to install services on Win2003 server

[malaize2]

Just curious as to what order everyone installs services when setting up a new server running Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition.

Do you assign the static IP, then Domain Controller, etc?


Thanks for any input,

 

[Davetoo]

Definately make the server static before proceeding with anything. Next I'd install AD (or bring it up as another DC if the domain already exists) if you want it to be a DC, then go for DNS, DHCP, etc.

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[Seaspray0]

That depends on what you wish to do with the server. You can install the OS with all the defaults and go from there. Here's some of the things you should do to begin with after the install is complete...

1. Verify all the drivers needed for the hardware are present. Install updates from microsft. Install antivirus software.

2. Change the tcp/ip settings on your NIC from dynamic to assign a static IP address (servers are best set with static IP's in production settings). If you have an existing internal DNS server, then assign that as your DNS. If you are going to make this PC a domain controller or run DNS on it, then you WILL need a static IP.

3. If you have a domain, join the server to the domain just like you would a workstation. Your server is now acting as a member server. If you don't have a domain, now would be a good time to start one... start>run>dcpromo.exe and let DNS install in the promotion.

4. Now that the server is a member server or a domain controller, add additional services you with to provide from this server.


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