Installing Windows 2000 Server

This is a set of instructions for building a Windows 2000 Terminal Server. It is not meant to replace Microsoft instructions but is provided as a convenience. Please go to www.microsoft.com for the latest information.

Reformatting the Hard Drive

1. Set the computer (in CMOS) to boot from the CD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows 2000 Server Installation Disk into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the machine (Turn the power off and on). If the computer is not set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, you need the 3-disk boot setup from Microsoft.

2. Windows 2000 will auto-detect old copies of the OS (operating system) and analyze the hard drive. It will provide the option of setting up Windows 2000, repairing Windows 2000, or quitting. Select Enter to install Windows 2000. A number of files will be copied at this time.

3. Select F8 to accept the licensing when prompted.

4. Delete the existing partitions and create a new one(s). This will take a number of steps and confirmations. Highlight an old partition, type “D” to delete, type “L” to confirm, then type “C” to create a new partition.

5. Decide if you want the FAT or NTFS file system. NTFS is recommended because it provides better security.

6. Reformat the hard drive. There will be a lot of confirmations at this step.

7. The setup files will be copied.

8. You will be prompted to remove the CD and restart.

9. Restart the computer. Re-insert the Windows 2000 Installation disk when prompted.

Top

Windows 2000 Setup Wizard

A Windows 2000 Setup Wizard provides step-by-step configuration of the computer. Select the appropriate choices at each step, then select Next to continue. A Back button allows the retracing of steps.

1. Installing Devices - Detects and installs devices and drivers.

2. Regional Settings - Allows the location and keyboard settings to be changed from the USA default.

3. Name & Organization - Allows the user’s name and company to be listed.

4. Licensing Mode - Lets you list the “Per Server” or “Per Seat” licensing. If these are not selected now, use Licensing in Administrative Tools to record the number of Client Access Licenses (CAL) purchased.

5. Computer Name and Administrative Password - Allows the name and password to be set.

6. Windows 2000 Components - A list appears with options and components to add to the server. Several components need to be selected.

Top

7. Windows 2000 Components - Highlight Networking Services, select Details, check Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) if needed (One server per network needs this enabled if you plan to use DHCP).

8. Windows 2000 Components - Check Terminal Services.

Note: Terminal Services needs to be selected to make the server a terminal server.

9. Windows 2000 Components - Check Terminal Services Licensing if needed (one server on the network needs this enabled).

10.   Windows 2000 Components - Check any other needed options.

11.   Date and Time Settings - Set the Date and Time.

12.   Terminal Services Setup - Change the default selection from “Remote Administration Mode” to “Application Server Mode”. The Application Server Mode requires that a Terminal Server Licensing server be established on the network within 90 days.

13.   Permissions - Select between “Permissions compatible with Windows 2000 Server” and the default “Permissions compatible with Terminal Server 4.0 Users”. The latter may be required for legacy applications.

• If Windows 2000 permission is chosen, the user has no access to the registry. HMI software users may need administrative or power user membership to operate.
• If Windows NT 4.0 permission is chosen, the user will have full access to registry. HMI users may function normally.

14. Networking Settings - Choose “Typical” or “Custom” depending on specific needs.

15.   Workgroup or Domain - Choose the workgroup setting, if desired, and add the workgroup name, or choose the domain setting and add the domain name.

16.   Installing Components - The computer will copy the files needed for configuration. This takes several minutes.

17.   Performing Final Tasks - The computer registers components, saves settings, and removes temporary files.

18.   Finished - The Windows 2000 Setup Wizard is complete. It will prompt for CD removal and system reboot. Select Finish to finish.

Note: The video may be set to 640x480. You may want to adjust the resolution when the install is complete.

Now you need to add Microsoft licenses, create user accounts, and install ACP ThinManager.

Top