Checklist: Performing a new installation
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Checklist: Performing a new installation
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Check system requirements. |
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Read Relnotes.htm and hardware compatibility information. |
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Decide whether to upgrade or install. |
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If you have server clusters, review the process for installation on cluster nodes. |
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Decide what licensing mode to use: Per Device or Per User or Per server. |
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Decide whether you want to be able to choose between different operating systems each time you start the computer. |
Deciding Whether a Computer Will Contain More Than One Operating System |
Decide what file system to use: NTFS, FAT, or FAT32. |
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Decide what partition you will install on, or whether you will need a new partition for your installation. |
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Decide how to handle networking, IP addresses, and TCP/IP name resolution. |
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Decide whether to create domains or workgroups for your servers. |
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If the computer already has a working operating system on it, back up files, and check the system log for errors. |
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Uncompress any DriveSpace or DoubleSpace volumes. |
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If the computer runs Windows NT 4.0 and uses mirror sets or other disk sets, prepare the disks. |
Working with volume, mirror, or stripe sets or stripe sets with parity |
Disconnect UPS devices. |
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Start Setup, and follow the instructions provided. |
Start Setup on an x86-based computer |