Server 2003 Startup Assistance 1

[Finchmore]

Hi,

I'm just setting up a new server and am having some problems with the initial setup. Our new network is not physically ready yet(switches, network points, cabling) so I am trying to configure the server in advance (it is not connected to anything so is effectively stand-alone) but because it is not on any network I cannot seem to get Active Directory (Domain Controller), DNS etc. etc. configured. I have allocated IP addresses to the two NIC's/unattached LANs but whenever I run through the various Wizards I keep coming up against the same error message - "The TCP/IP network protocol must be properly configured".

I am obviously doing something fundamentally stupid (and it's driving me mad!) but am not sure what it is! Can anyone give me a few tips & pointers so that I can get the server up and running in readiness for my network?!

Many thanks.
Finchmore

 

[wdoellefeld]

I believe all you need here is 'link'. Plug it into a switch (even with nothing else on it) and it should move forward.



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[Finchmore]

Many thanks... you were spot on! All problems now resolved!

Thanks again, much appreciated.

Finchmore

 

[wdoellefeld]

Your very welcome. Thank you for the star.

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