Windows 2003 Server

Installation Guide

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Windows 2003 Server Installation Guide

General ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Minimum Testing Center Hardware/Software Specifications ................................................... 1
Network Requirements .............................................................................................................. 2
Additional Network Configurations .......................................................................................... 2
IP Addresses and Ranges ........................................................................................................... 2
Host Names ............................................................................................................................... 3
Installation ................................................................................................................................. 4
Setting IP Configuration ............................................................................................................ 5
Install Window Updates ............................................................................................................ 5
Configure Your Server as a Domain Controller ........................................................................ 6
Turning on the Firewall ............................................................................................................. 7
Setting Up a Printer ................................................................................................................... 7
Antivirus Software..................................................................................................................... 8
Pre-Configuration Check ........................................................................................................... 8
Adding Prometric URLs ............................................................................................................ 8

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Windows 2003 Server Installation

Guide

General
This guide explains how to build a common network infrastructure beginning with
the installation and configuration of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating
system as a domain controller.

Minimum Testing Center Hardware/Software

Specifications
Table 1. APTC Windows Server Requirements.

Components

Requirement

Computer and
Processor

PC with a Pentium III, 1GHZ Processor

(To be exceeded if possible.)

Memory

512 MB of RAM required (1GB strongly advised for servicing more than 4-6 client
machines.)

Hard disk

8 GB available hard disk space formatted for NTFS

(Intended as minimum free space available after OS + service pack installation.)

Drive

CD-ROM (8X minimum) or DVD-ROM drive

Display

Super VGA supporting 800 x 600 (or higher) resolution monitor

Network

Ethernet 100 MB network interface card

Connectivity

Internet connection

Other

Antivirus Software (updated)

MS compatible mouse
Internet Explorer 7 with all security updates installed.

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Network Requirements
Table 2. Network Requirements.

Details
In addition to the hardware requirements specified in Table 1, be aware of the following network requirements:

Do not use Diamond video cards. They are packaged with a program titled Intel Net caster. This
program is incompatible with our software.

Except for your (optional) modem line, and/or Internet connection, there should be no way for any
out-of-network computer to communicate with the testing workstations.
Note: Testing workstations need to have an Internet connection in order to fully comply with the Level 3
requirements.

The Windows 2003 server must have Service Pack 2.

All the computers must be connected to the LAN.

The drive letter F: should not exist prior to Prometric software installation. If F: does exist (because it is
being used for a partition, device, etc.), assign a different, unused letter to that partition or device before
beginning the APTC installation. During the installation, the drive F: will be automatically created.

Hard drives must use the NTFS file system.

The 2003 server must be set up as the primary Domain Controller of a separate Domain (do not set it up
in a sub-Domain, trusted Domain, shadow Domain or stand-alone configuration).

Log into the Windows 2003 Server as the administrator, not an equivalent.

Make sure that TCP/IP is the only protocol used during the Network Setup.

Additional Network Configurations

Table 3. Additional Network Configurations.

Details
Network and router configurations must be able to access:
Port 1555, 11001, 11002, 443, 80 bidirectional traffic
Table 4. IP Addresses and Ranges. contains complete list of network destinations and associated ports for
configuration by IP address
Table 5. Host Names. contains complete list of network destinations and associate ports by host name
Internet Explorer Trusted Sites:
*.prometric.com
*.microsoft.com
(Wildcard* indicates that that all Prometric and Microsoft sites are trusted.)
Note: If you do not want to set Internet Explorer to trust all Prometric and Microsoft sites, add the individual
sites listed in Table 5. Host Names.

IP Addresses and Ranges

Table 4. IP Addresses and Ranges.

IP Address or Range

Port

63.95.218.11

11001 and 11002

63.95.218.109

11001 and 11002

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IP Address or Range

Port

63.95.218.111

11001 and 11002

63.95.218.140

80

63.95.218.13

1555

63.95.218.86

80 and 443

63.95.218.87

80 and 443

63.95.218.112

80 and 443

207.46.18.235

443

207.46.18.182

443

207.46.18.229

443

207.46.18.*

443

65.55.11.*

443

65.55.10.*

443

Host Names
The following host names need to be allowed through any network security measures
that restrict Internet access by host name.
Table 5. Host Names.

Host Name

Port

*.pbt.microsoft.com

443

cert.learningservices.microsoft.com

443

ibt.prometric.com

80 and 443

ibt1.prometric.com

80 and 443

polaris.prometric.com

11001 and 11002

prod2-xmlfw.prometric.com

1555

pulse.prometric.com

11001 and 11002

utd.prometric.com

443

utdweb.prometric.com

80

ws.msllab.microsoft.com

443

ws3.msllab.microsoft.com

443

www.2test.com

11001 and 11002

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Installation
Server Installation Basics
Table 6. Server Installation Basics.

Details
To begin the installation procedure, boot directly from the Windows Server 2003 SP2 CD.
The set-up creates disk partitions on the computer running Windows Server 2003, formats the drive, and
then copies installation files from the CD to the server.
Prometric does not allow the use of Virtual Machine (VM) technology for test delivery.
Notes:
Your CD-ROM must support bootable CDs.
When you configure partitions and format drives, all data on the server hard drive is destroyed.
These instructions assume that you are installing Windows Server 2003 on a computer that is not already
running Windows. Avoid upgrading from an existing Operating System by installing a fresh version of
Windows Server 2003.

Installation Procedures
Table 7. Installation Procedures.

Step

Details

Insert the Windows Server 2003 SP2 CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer you will be using
as a server.

Restart the computer. If prompted, press any key to boot from the CD. The Windows Server 2003
installation begins.

On the Welcome to Setup screen, press Enter. The License Agreement screen appears.

Review and, if acceptable, agree to the agreement by pressing F8.

Note: If you had a previous version of Windows Server 2003 installed on the server, you might get
a message asking if you want to repair the drive. Press Esc to continue and do not repair the drive.

Follow the instructions to delete all existing disk partitions. The exact steps will differ based on the
number and type of partitions already on the computer. Continue to delete partitions until all disk
space is labeled as Unpartitioned Space.

After all disk space has been labeled as Unpartitioned Space, press C to create a partition in the
Unpartitioned Space on the first disk drive (size as applicable, ex: 25000 MB).

Delete the total space default value. Type the value of your total disk space (in MB) at the Create
Partition of Size prompt. Press Enter.
Note: The total disk space available is displayed when you format the drive. You determine how
much you want to allocate to the new partition.

After the New <Raw> partition is created, press Enter.

Select Format the Partition using the NTFS file system <Quick>. Press Enter.

10

The Windows Server 2003 Setup formats the partition and then copies the files from the Windows
Server 2003 Server CD to the hard drive.

11

The server will restart.

12

The Windows Server 2003 Setup Wizard appears. It will detect and install devices.
Note: This can take several minutes. During the process, your screen may flicker.

13

In the Regional and Language Options dialog box, be sure that your Regional Options are set to
English US and the short date format - MM/dd/yyyy. In addition, ensure that the Language for nonUnicode Programs on the Advanced Tab is set to English US. Click Next.

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Step

Details

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In the Personalize Your Software dialog box, enter a name in the Name field and type in the
Organizations name in the appropriate field. Click Next.
Note: The name should be short with no dashes or symbols. It can be any name.

15

Type the Product Key (located on the back of the Windows Server 2003 CD jewel case) in the
appropriate field. Click Next.

16

In the Licensing Modes dialog box, select the appropriate licensing mode for your organization, and
then click Next. Select Per Seat.

17

In the Computer Name and Administrator Password dialog box, type the new computer name (to
identify that computer) in the computer name box, and then click Next.
Note: Windows Server 2003 requires strong or complex passwords.

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Select Date and Time. The server will reboot.

Setting IP Configuration
Table 8. Setting IP Configuration Procedures.

Step

Details

Go to Control Panel, Local Area Connection.

Click on Properties. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Then click Properties

Select Use the following IP address, and then type in your IP address. Enter the Default gateway,
the Preferred DNS server and the Alternate DNS server addresses. Click OK, Close to
continue.
Note: Windows 2003 Server does not accept dynamic IPs if set up as Domain Controller,
therefore, the fixed IP should be used. If in doubt, contact your companys Network Administrator.

Restart and log in as Administrator.

Install Window Updates

Table 9. Installing Windows Updates Procedures.

Step

Details

When the Manage your server window appears, close it.

After the Windows 2003 Server is installed. Logon as Administrator. Go to Internet Explorer,
Tools, Windows Update.

Click Update Windows. Update to latest Windows 2003 Service Packs.

Select Custom.

Select All Updates.

Restart when all updates are complete.

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Configure Your Server as a Domain Controller

Table 10. Configuring Your Server as a Domain Controller Procedures.

Step

Details

The IT server must be set up as a Domain Controller (not a member server). Domain Name Service (DNS) and
DCPromo (the command-line tool that creates DNS and Active Directory) can be installed manually or by
using the Windows Server 2003 Manage Your Server Wizard. This section uses the manual tools to
complete the installation.
Note: It is best to join the workstations to the Domain after installing all the required APTC testing software on
the 2003 Domain Controller
To install DNS and Active Directory using the manual tools:
1

Click Start, Run. Type DCPROMO, and then click OK.

When the Active Directory Installation Wizard appears, click Next to begin the installation.

Review the Operating System Compatibility information. Click Next.

Select Domain Controller for a New Domain (default), and then click Next.

Select Domain in a New Forest (default). Click Next.

For Full DNS Name, type the Domain Name (for example TestDom.com), and then click Next.
(This represents a fully qualified name = includes a .com at the end of the name.)
Note: The Domain name is created by the person setting up the network. It should be short with no
dashes or symbols. Examples: APTC or center number.

Click Next to accept the default Domain NetBIOS Name. (NetBIOS names provide for down-level
compatibility.)

On the Database and Log Folders screen, point the Active Directory Log Folder to the suggested
default location, and then click Next to continue.

Leave the default folder location for Shared System Volume. Click Next.

10

On the DNS Registration Diagnostics screen, click Install and configure the DNS server on
this computer. Click Next to continue.

11

Select Permissions Compatible only with Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 (default), and
then click Next.

12

Type the password for Restore Mode Password and Confirm Password. , and then click Next to
continue.
Note: Always use complex passwords when creating Directory Services Restore passwords.

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Step

Details

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The screenshot below shows a summary of the Active Directory Installation Options. Click Next
to start the installation of Active Directory. If prompted, insert the Windows Server 2003
Installation CD. After the CD is inserted, a window comes up. Close it.

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Click Finish once the Active Directory Installation is complete.

15

Click Restart Now to reboot the computer.

Turning on the Firewall

Table 11. Turning on the Firewall Procedures.

Details
Go to Start, Control Panel, Windows Firewall.
Click Yes to turn on the firewall.

Setting Up a Printer
Table 12. Printer Set-up Procedures.

Details
Go to Start, Control Panel, Printers and Faxes, Add Printer.
Note: It is a contractual requirement that APTCs have a dedicated laser printer capable of at least 600 dpi
and that only LPT and IP printers are supported. The printer must be set up as a network printer and shared on
the network.

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Antivirus Software
Table 13. antivirus Software.

Details
Antivirus software should be installed on all APTC computers.
Avoid software such as McAfee with an update agent because the Agent will revert the regional options on
the computer to match the ones on the local distribution requirements. This will prevent most UTD exams
from running on your workstations.

Pre-Configuration Check
Table 14. Pre-Configuration Check.

Details
Ensure that Server 2003 w/SP2 is set-up as a Domain Controller.

Adding Prometric URLs

Table 15. Adding Prometric URLs Procedures.

Step

Details

From the Control Panel, select Internet Options. Click the Security tab. Highlight the Trusted
Sites icon. Click on Sites.

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Step

Details

Add these URLs by typing them into the Add this Web Site to the Zone in the Trusted Sites
dialog box:
https://www.prometric.com
http://www.prometric.com
https://www.2test.com
http://www.2test.com

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