OS DEPLOYMENT AND CONFIGURATION

LESSON OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson, student should be able to :

LESSON OBJECTIVES

1. Describe the different installation options and types.

2. Describe the differences between upgrading and migrating OS.

3. Describe the tools and process to perform OS upgrade.

4. Describe the tools and process to perform server migration.

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Minimum system requirements for all editions of Windows Server 2012: - Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit - RAM: 512 MB - Disk space: 32 GB - DVD or USB flash drive - Super VGA (800 x600) or higher resolution monitor

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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INSTALLATION METHODS

USB media Optical disk

Windows Deployment Service

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WINDOWS DEPLOYMENT SERVICES

Windows Deployment Services: Enables network-based installations Simplifies the deployment process Supports deployment to computers with no operating system Provides end-to-end operating system deployment Uses technologies, such as Windows PE, .wim and .vhd files, and image-based deployment

Prerequisites include: AD DS , DHCP , DNS , NTFS volume

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Necessary when you have a bare metal computer. Requires reformat of existing disk. Creates the most stable environment.

CLEAN INSTALLATION

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1. Connect and power on all devices. 2. Boot from the Windows Server installation DVD. 3. Select Language, Time and Currency format, and

Keyboard layout. 4. Click Install Now. 5. Select your edition of Windows Server 2012. 6. Select Custom: Install Windows only

(advanced). 7. Select the partition on which to install. 8. When the installation is complete, set your

password.

PERFORMING A CLEAN INSTALLATION

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Select Your Preferences

PERFORMING A CLEAN INSTALLATION

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Click Install Now

PERFORMING A CLEAN INSTALLATION

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Select Server Edition

PERFORMING A CLEAN INSTALLATION

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Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)

PERFORMING A CLEAN INSTALLATION

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Select the Partition/Drive on which to Install

PERFORMING A CLEAN INSTALLATION

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Set the Administrator Password

PERFORMING A CLEAN INSTALLATION

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If hard drives are connected to a third-party controller, rather than the one integrated into the motherboard, the installation procedure may not detect your hard drive. The Where do you want to install Windows?

page will not list hard drives. Install a third-party driver to allow the

installation program access to your hard drive to continue the installation.

INSTALLING THIRD-PARTY DRIVERS

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Advanced Drive Options Buttons

WORKING WITH INSTALLATION PARTITIONS

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Server Core Installation Server with GUI

CHOOSING INSTALLATION OPTIONS

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Is a more secure, less resource-intensive installation runs without the GUI, Windows Explorer,

Internet Explorer, and other dependent components. Can be converted to the full version of

Windows Server 2012 Is the default installation option for Windows

Server 2012 Is managed locally using sconfig.cmd

SERVER CORE

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Advantage of deploying server core servers: Hardware resource conservation

- Use system hardware to run essential services. Reduced disk space

- Requires less disk space and less swap space, Reduced patch frequency

- reduces the number of updates and therefore fewer server restarts and less downtime.

Reduced attack surface - Fewer entrances there are for attackers to exploit as lesser software is installed

BENEFITS OF SERVER CORE

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A setting that removes some of the most hardware-intensive elements from the GUI. Middle ground between Server Core and full

GUI installation. Administrators are left with essential tools:

- Server Manager - MMC applications - Device Manager - Windows PowerShell

USING THE MINIMAL SERVER INTERFACE

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User Interfaces and Infrastructure Feature in the Remove Roles and Features Wizard

CONFIGURE THE MINIMAL INTERFACE

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UPGRADING VS MIGRATING

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Setup program creates a new Windows folder in which to install the new version of Windows Server 2012. The program then migrates applications, files,

and settings from the old OS to the new. To minimize risks involved in this complex

procedure, administrators must perform backups and be able to troubleshoot problems that may arise.

UPGRADING SERVERS

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Supported upgrade paths - Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2, 64 bit versions only,

- Same edition. For all other Windows versions and editions,

you require a Clean Installation.

UPGRADE PATHS

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Check hardware compatibility. Check disk space. Confirm that software is signed. Check application compatibility. Ensure computer functionality. Perform a full backup. Purchase Windows Server 2012.

PREPARING TO UPGRADE

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1. Insert the Windows Server 2012 installation DVD while your current server is still running, and run the Setup program.

2. Select Upgrade: Install Windows and keep files, settings, and applications option.

3. The Setup program will provide a Compatibility Report.

PERFORMING AN UPGRADE INSTALLATION

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Compatibility report page

PERFORMING AN UPGRADE INSTALLATION

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Migration is the preferred method of replacing an existing server with Windows Server 2012. - Copies vital information from an existing server to a clean Windows Server 2012 installation.

- Upgrade restrictions do not apply to migrations. - Able to migrate between versions, platforms, editions, physical and virtual instances, and installation options.

- Some role migrations require the use of Windows Server Migration Tools

MIGRATING ROLES

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1. Install Windows Server Migration Tools on the destination server, running Windows Server 2012.

2. Create a distribution folder and copy an appropriate version of the tools for the source server.

3. Copy the distribution folder to the source server and then register the Windows Server Migration Tools.

4. Use Migration Guides to migrate roles, features shares, settings, and other data.

SERVER MIGRATION STEPS

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REVIEW QUESTIONS

Which of the following is a valid upgrade path to Windows Server 2012? A. Windows Server 2003 Standard to Windows

Server 2012 Standard B. Windows Server 2008 Standard to Windows

Server 2012 Standard C. Windows Server 2008 R2 32-bit to Windows

Server 2012 64-bit D. Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows Server

2012 Essentials

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Server roles - sets of software components that allow servers to perform a specific function for users and other computers on networks.

- has one or more related role services. Features

- software components that provide additional functionality eg Windows Server Backup

- Can be added or removed separately from roles and role services.

SERVER ROLES & FEATURES

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POST-INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION

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JOINING A DOMAIN

Performed online or offline

Information required

Domain name

Account with permission to join computer to domain

Computer account will be created in AD

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ACTIVATING WINDOWS SERVER 2012

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The Select Installation type page in the Add Roles and Features Wizard

INSTALLING ROLES AND FEATURES

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Sconfig.cmd Numerical based

Menu Used to perform

common basic administrative tasks and configuration

CONFIGURING A SERVER CORE

Lab 1-2 Installing Server OS

Lab 1-3 Configuring Server Settings