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Windows Server 2008

An illustrated guide

We’ll be covering the following topics:

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Start by doing the basics, set up your machine, static IP and network settings as necessary. I’m going to setup a new root domain and DNS server along with the AD setup.

DCPROMO – dc promo is the program that’s used to upgrade or install a domain controller

Basic domain controller setup

SECURITY WARNING WINDOWS SERVER 2008!

And we’re off…

booting from the DVD (or ISO file in this case) Windows is loading files:

Windows Server 2008 RC2 setup review and notes – Configuration Basics

Now that we have our server installed let’s get rid of this pesky initial configuration tasks screen:

Ask about our Windows 7 specials! We are now doing Windows 7 upgrades at a very special rates for a limited time only. 

Windows 7 Screenshots , notes and review:

I'll add some more notes and a complete review when I have more time. For now a number of screenshots of Microsofts new OS with my notes.

Discuss further by asking questions or commenting below or in this forum.

http://billspeers.com/index.php?q=forum/7

I’m helping Microsoft test the new Windows Release Candidate. My testing machine is a Intel Core 2 Quad with 1GB of ram. I’ll be delivering windows 7 systems to clients in the near future if your interested contact us.

Bundled Applications.

I believe the start menu and task bar will change before the official release. I’m working with Microsoft on fine tuning this setup. More to come.