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70 - 640 STUDY GUIDEThis study guides primary goal is to help you prepare to take and pass Microsoft’s Exam 70-640, Windows

Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring. Our secondary purpose in writing this guide is to provide exam

candidates with knowledge and skills that go beyond the minimum requirements for passing the exam and help

to prepare them to work in the real world of Microsoft computer networking.

In this section we would discuss about the pre quest and preparation of Server 2008. I would show you the

different method of installation. Later I would configure the common setting which should be complete just after

the installation of sever 2008. We would also discuss about lab set up on VMware so you could complete the

entire practical on single pc.

First step of preparation is installation of Server 2008. Before we start installation you should get familiar with

the different version of server 2008. How should you choose the appropriate version of server? Once you got

familiar the different version of server 2008 we would discuss about the different approach of installation.

There are several common settings which should be done before we start configuration of server 2008. In

earlier version of sever family like Server 2003, server 2000 most if these setting are done during the

installation process but in Server 2008 there are done after the installation.Windows Server 2008 EditionsDifference between editions of server 2008 familyHow to install Windows Server 2008 x86 versionHow to install window core server 2008How to install window server 2008x64 bit enterprise editionNew Features of Windows Server 2008How to change server 2008 computer nameInitial Configuration TasksLocalize time zoneHow to assign a static ip address to server 2008

Windows Server 2008 Editions

Microsoft has released following editions of Windows Server 2008.

Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition

Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition

Windows Server 2008 Web Edition

Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based systems

Windows Storage Server 2008

Server 2008 editions with Hyper-VHyper-V is the virtual machine technology that allows multiple operating systems to run concurrently on the

same system. Virtualization can be used for server consolidation where multiple servers can be combined onto

a single server or to consolidate testing or development environments. Three server editions include

virtualization capabilities using the Hyper-V virtualization technology. The most significant differences between

these editions are related to how many virtual servers each edition can host. The editions that include Hyper-V

are as follows.

Windows Server 2008 Standard with Hyper-VSupport single virtual server suitable for small sized businesses.

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise with Hyper-V

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Support up to four virtual servers suitable for medium organizations.

Windows Server 2008 Datacenter with Hyper-VSupport An unlimited number of virtual servers suitable for large organization those require to run high-end

applications and large-scale virtualization. It adds to the features of the Enterprise edition.

Server 2008 editions with Hot-add capabilitiesThe Enterprise and Datacenter editions both support hot-add capabilities. Hot-add means you can add physical

processors or physical memory without shutting down the system. The system hardware must also support this

capability.

Window server 2008 with 32-bit and 64-bit varietiesWS08 is Microsoft's last 32-bit server OS. With the release of WS08 R2 in 2009, Microsoft will no longer offer

32-bit server operating systems, except for down-level versions of Windows.

WS08 R2 will be available in 64-bit versions only.

Hyper-V will work only on 64-bit systems.

Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition:Designed for small businesses, this version supports file and print sharing, works with up to four processors,

and accommodates up to 4GB RAM. This edition is available in both 32 and 64 bit.

Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition:Designed for infrastructures that demand greater security and reliability features, supportive of up to 64

processors and 512GB for high-availability, high-demand processing applications and processes. This edition

is available in both 32 and 64 bit.

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition:Designed for medium- to large-size businesses as a fully-functional server platform capable of operating eight

processors and 64GB RAM. This edition is available in both 32 and 64 bit.

Window Server 2008 editions designed for specific work

Windows Web Server 2008This edition is designed to be a dedicated web server and hosts Internet Information Services (IIS) server

platform to build and host Web applications and pages and provide eXtensible Markup Language (XML)

services including Active Server Pages (ASP) and the .NET framework

Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based systemsThis is designed to work on systems using the high-end 64-bit Itanium processors. It is optimized for large

databases. 64-bit Intel Itanium based computers require a special version of Windows Server 2008 . This

edition is only available in 64 bit.

Windows Storage Server 2008Designed as a specialized platform for network attached storage (NAS) implementations and optimized for use

with file- and print-sharing services in storage area network (SAN) scenarios. This edition is only available in 64

bit.


Difference between editions of server 2008 family

Microsoft releases several additions of Server 2008 family. Each edition have several specific features. In this

article we will try to list those features based on server roles and services.

Server Role and

ServicesWeb Itanium Standard Enterprise Datacenter

Web Services (IIS) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Application Server No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Print Services No No Yes Yes Yes

Hyper-V No NoYes(Only 64

bit)

Yes (Only 64

bit)Yes (Only 64 bit)

AD Domain Services No No Yes Yes Yes

AD Lightweight

Directory ServicesNo No Yes Yes Yes

AD Rights Management

ServicesNo No Yes Yes Yes

AD Certificate Services No No Partial Yes Yes

AD Federation Services No No No Yes Yes

DHCP Server No No Yes Yes Yes

DNS Server No No Yes Yes Yes

Fax Server No No Yes Yes Yes

UDDI Services No No Yes Yes Yes

Windows Deployment

ServicesNo No Yes Yes Yes

File Services No No Partial Yes Yes

Network Policy and

Access ServicesNo No Partial Yes Yes

Terminal Services No No Partial Yes Yes

How to install Windows Server 2008 x86 version

Window server 2008 available for both 32 and 64 bit architecture. This is the last 32 bit server OS from

Microsoft. With the release of Server 2008 R2 in 2009, Microsoft discontinued the development of 32 bit Server

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OS, however its support for 32 bit will be continued. To be future ready, you should consider only 64 bit

hardware, whenever you purchase new one.

For exam prospective you should be prepare for both architecture. In this tutorial we will install Server2008 x86.

In next article we do the installation of x64.

For this article I assume that you know how to boot system from DVD. Adjust boot device priority and boot

system from Server 2008x86 DVD. It will ask for confirmation of installation with following messagePress any key boot to from disc

Press Enter key to confirm the installation. Window will load the necessary files for installation.

Window allows you to localize the installation. You can localize the language, time, currency format, keyboard

layout.


Click Install Now button to start the installation.


Select the Server OS which you need to install. Check our previous articles in this series for the difference

between these OS. For this article select Enterprise and click Next


You must have to accept the license agreement. Check mark on license agreement and Click Next

We have two options for installation upgrade and custom. Select upgrade option, if you have earlier version of

server like Server 2003, Server 2000 installed and need to upgrade it.

For this article we need to install a fresh copy of Server 2008, Click second option

Installation wizard will scan the attached hard disk and return with current partition layout. Server 2008 requires

minimum 10GB hard disk. You can select any partition for installation which have at least 10 GB free space

available or you can create new one. In this article we will create new partition.

Select Unallocated Space and Click New, Set the size of partition, and Click Apply.


Select the created partition and Click format. Wait few minutes let the wizard format the partition. Once format

complete click Next.

That's all information window need prior to installation. Window will start the installation and this process will

take several minutes so you can have a cup of coffee, or a mug of beer.


After installation, window will restart the system. Keep in mind, do not press enter key on start up this time,

otherwise installation will start from scratch again.

Server no longer support blank password for default built in administrator account. You must have to set

password. Click OK

Set a complex password


Server will prompt you for initial configuration. We will do it after installation in next article. Check mark on "Do

not show this window at logon" and click Close

Server are designed to perform several roles, so next screen will ask you to assign a role this server. We will

do this individually in next articles. Check mark the "Do not show me this console at logon" message and click

cross button from top right control buttons.


Congratulations we have completed the installation of server 2008.

How to install window core server 2008

Microsoft release the core edition of Server 2008. Core edition includes minimal roles and services. Core

edition stripped down any unnecessary services and features that are not essential including desktop, window

explorer shell, start menu, taskbar and other features you may be used to seeing. In this tutorial we will install

core edition from DVD.

Adjust boot device priority and boot system from Server 2008 DVD. It will ask for confirmation of installation

with following messagePress any key boot to from disc



layout.

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Select Windows Server 2008 Enterprise(Server Core Installation) X86 and Click on Next Button

Tick mark on "I accept The license terms", and click Next button


Select Custom (advance) option

Installation wizard will scan the attached hard disk and return with current partition layout. Server 2008 requires

minimum 10GB hard disk. You can select any partition for installation which have at least 10 GB free space

available or you can create new one. In this article we will create new partition.

Click on Drive options (advanced) to create Partition


Select Unallocated Space and click New Button. Set the size of partition and click on apply Button.

click Next


Thats all information window need prior to installation. Window will start the installation and this process will

take several minutes

After installation window will restart the system. Keep in mind, do not press enter key on start up this time,

otherwise installation will start from scratch again.


After restart window will configure the system

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del

Select Other User

Type Administrator and press enter with blank password

In server 2008 administrator cannot use blank password. So you would be prompt to change password. Press

OK


Enter Administrator password

In couple of minutes post installation process would prepare the desktop

Core edition have no GUI to manage it. All it have is command prompt.

Congratulations we have completed the installation of core server.


How to install window server 2008x64 bit enterprise edition

Window server 2008 available for both 32 and 64 bit architecture. With the release of Server 2008 R2 in 2009,

Microsoft discontinued the development of 32 bit Server OS, however its support for 32 bit will be continued. To

be future ready, you should consider only 64 bit hardware, whenever you purchase new one.

For exam prospective you should be prepare for both architecture. We have installed x86 version in our

previous article. In this tutorial we will install Server2008 x64.

For this article I assume that you know how to boot system from DVD. Adjust boot device priority and boot

system from Server 2008x64 DVD. It will ask for confirmation of installation with following messagePress any key boot to from disc



layout.

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Enter product key of Server 2008x64 it is available on sticker inside the Disc cover and tick mark on

"Automatically activate Windows when i'm online" then click on Next


if you do not have product Key than uncheck the "Automatically Activation" option. You can enter product key

after installation as well.

select x64 Enterprise version


Tick mark on "I accept the license terms" and click Next button


Upgrade option is used when we have previous version of server ie 2003, installed. We would do it in other

article.

For this article Select custom (advanced) option


Select unallocated spaces and click on New button

Type the size and click Apply button


Click Next for installation process

Thats all information window need prior to installation. Window will start the installation and this process will

take several minutes


After restart server would prepare the user desktop

Before server load for first time you must have to change the default blank password. It would prompt for

password change.


Type administrator password

(Note:- Admin password must be complex and at least 7 character long , we could change this policy after

installation.)Check mark on "Do not show on Startup" option and click Close


Check mark on "Do not show on Startup" option on Server Roles configuration Wizard and click on close


Window server 2008 64bit has successfully installed.

New Features of Windows Server 2008

A number of improvements and additions have been made to Windows Server 2008. In this article we would

discuss about those features.

Server ManagerThe Server Manager not only provides quick access to many of the management snap-ins, but it also includes

quick access to the Add New Roles Wizard and enables you to view the services that are installed and running

in association with a particular server role.

Server would automatically launch it just after the installation of server 2008. This would allow you to view the

roles that are currently installed on the server and also provides easy access to settings such as the time zone,

the computer name and domain membership, automatic updates, and the server's network interfaces.

You could launch it in following ways

Start ==> Administrative Tools==>Server Manager

Right-click Computer in the Start menu and select Manage

execute this command ServerManagerCmd.exe

Server CoreServer Core allows you to install only what's needed on the server to support the specific role the server will

assume.

It is a completely new feature in Windows Server 2008. A noticeable difference between Server Core and the

full edition of server is that Server Core does not have a graphical user interface (GUI). Instead, all interaction

with Server Core takes place through the command line.

Benefits of Core Server

It's easier to manage.

It minimizes the attack surface since fewer ports are opened by default.

It requires less software so uses less disk space. Only about 1 GB is used for the install.

Since it is less software, it requires fewer updates.

Core server does not include all the features available on other Server installations like NET Framework or

Internet Explorer.

PowerShellPowerShell is brand new feature of server 2008. Server would not install PowerShell by default. To take the

advantage of PowerShell you need to install it separately.

PowerShell is a powerful set of command-line tools (called cmdlets) and a full-fledged scripting language.

PowerShell is added to Windows Server 2008 as a feature, it provides you with an alternative to the various

snap-ins and other GUI tools provided by the network operating system.

you can use PowerShell to manage the following:

Managing services, processes, and the registry

Active Directory Domain Services

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Internet Information Services

Terminal Services

Exchange Server

SQL Server

Print Management snap-inPrint Management snap-in makes the management of printers and print servers easier in your domain. The

new Print Management snap-in enables you to view print servers and the printers that they provide for the

domain. You can even locate (using filters) printers that currently have print jobs and printers that are not ready

(meaning paused or offline).

Read-only domain controllersThe RODC is just like a global catalog server in Active Directory used to authenticate users and as a resource

to look up objects in the directory; however, instead of being a read/write copy of the directory, an RODC only

maintains a read-only copy of Active Directory and forwards all write and authentication requests to a read/write

domain controller.

Internet Information Services 7 (IIS7)IIS7 provides an easily managed platform for a number of web-based technologies, including ASP.NET and

SharePoint services. IIS7 also enables you to manage your web servers, using a web browser.

Internet Protocol version 6Windows Server 2008 installs IPv6 by default and allows you to run IPv4 and IPv6 in tandem on your network

interfaces.

Server virtualizationWindows Server 2008 provides Hyper-V, which is a software virtualization technology that enables you to run

multiple virtual servers on a single server.

Change from previous version

Active Directory has been renamed to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).

Active Directory in Application (ADAM) to Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS). ADAM has been a downloadable add-in to Windows 2003 Active Directory that provides a directory typically used in organizations for nonemployees who need access to network services.

Windows Deployment Services— Windows Deployment Services (WDS) replaces the Remote Installation Services (RIS) provided by Windows Server 2003. WDS allows you to install both Windows Server 2008 and client operating systems (including Windows Vista and Windows XP) using an image-based installation.

How to change server 2008 computer name

Computer name is randomly generated and assigned during the installation, you can change it in Initial

Configuration Tasks (ICT) Wizard. If you have skipped ICT wizard you should follow this process.

Click Start and select Run option. In run window type system.cpl and press ok

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From opened system properties dialog box click Change


Type computer name


Always use a descriptive name with proper naming convention for server and other network locations.

After typing computer name click OK, Click Close


Restart is required to take effect. It would prompt for restart. Click Restart Now


After restart computer name would be changed.

Initial Configuration Tasks

From windows Server 2008 setup process reserves configuration steps for the post-installation process. These

pre-deployment options are left for the end of installation to improve efficiency. Administrators can set these as

soon as the install completes, which shortens time-to-launch for a fresh server installation.

Post-setup configuration tasks are similar for full installations and for Server Core. On full installations, WS08

will reboot the system once the installation is complete and, after generating the initial profile, will display a

wizard: the Initial Configuration Tasks (ICT) Wizard.

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This wizard includes three categories of post-installation tasks:

Provide computer information

Update this server

Customize this server

Initial Configuration Task provide following services

Provide the computer name and domain

Enable updates and feedback

Download and installing updates

Add core system features

Enable the Remote Desktop

Configure the Windows Firewall

Configure the Event Log

Configure devices

Rename the administrator account

Create a backup administrator account

Configure paging file and recovery settings

Install administration, support and resource kit tools

Install the Windows Recovery Environment

How to launch Initial Configuration Tasks ICT wizard after installation

You could launch ICT wizard anytime after installation if you prefer to configure these option from ICT wizard.

To launch ICT wizard type ‘oobe’ in search box and hit enter.

You can configure these options right here. You could configure these option later If you have skipped ICT

wizard.


Localize time zone

You can localize time zone during the installation. ICT wizard also have option to update it. You can update

these settings any time by following these steps.

Click on start button and select Run. In run box type control timedate.cpl

From open dialog box you can adjust date and time. You can also change time zone. To change date and time

click Change date and time.

To change time zone click Change time zone

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Another dialog box will pop up which contain all available time zone in drop down menu.


Select the your time zone from list and click OK


click on apply and ok button

In same way you can change date and time by clicking Change date and time


How to assign a static ip address to server 2008

Next step you should complete just after the installation is assigning a static ip address to server. To do this follow this process click on start and select control panel

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select Network and Sharing Center

click on Manage network connections

select local Area Connection and open its properties

select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click on properties Tab


click on Use the following IP address: then type IP address, subnet mask and DNS server and click on OK

button


Now click on ok and again ok to close the properties of TCP/IP

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