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Chapter 10
Installation And Basic Configuration
- • Installing Windows NT Workstation
- • Installing Windows NT Server
- • Upgrading Windows NT
- • Changing The Licensing Type
- • Regenerating The Windows NT Setup Floppy Disks
Administrator’s Notes...
Windows NT has certain hardware criteria that must be met before the operating system can be installed. The system resource requirements are outlined in this chapter. In addition, you should check the hardware compatibility list (HCL) provided with the Windows NT distribution to ensure that the hardware you are going to install Windows NT on is supported. The HCL lists all hardware that has passed compatibility testing with Windows NT.}
System Requirements
The system resource requirement for both Windows NT Workstation and Server are given in this section.
Windows NT Workstation
- • 32-bit x86-based computer system, 486/25 MHz minimum, or a system based on a supported RISC processor, such as MIPS, Alpha, or PowerPC.
- • VGA or higher resolution display adapter.
- • 12 MB of memory minimum with x86-based system; 16 MB of memory recommended. 16 MB of memory required with RISC system.
- • CD-ROM drive or access to a CD-ROM across the network.
- • 117 MB minimum free disk space on x86-based systems: 148 MB with RISC systems.
- • Mouse or other pointing device.
- • 3.5-inch disk drive with x86-based systems.
Windows NT Server
- • 32-bit x86-based computer system, 486/25 MHz minimum, or a system based on a supported RISC processor, such as MIPS, Alpha, or PowerPC.
- • VGA or higher resolution display adapter.
- • 16 MB of memory.
- • CD-ROM drive.
- • 125 MB minimum free disk space on x86-based systems; 160 MB with RISC systems.
- • Mouse or other pointing device.
- • 3.5-inch disk drive with x86-based systems.
Licensing Modes
Two different licensing modes are used with Windows NT: per server and per seat. During the installation of Windows NT, you will be prompted to choose one of these modes. The following section provides details on both modes to help you make your choice.
If you are unsure of which method to choose, select the per server licensing mode; this mode allows you a one-way conversion to per seat licensing, if per server turns out to be unsuitable for your needs. The licensing agreement prohibits a per seat licensing mode to be changed to a per server.
Per Server
Each client access license is assigned to a particular server and allows only one connection to that server for basic network services. If you select per server licensing, you must specify the number of client access licenses you have purchased. Per server is often more economical for networks in which clients connect to only one server.
Per Seat
When using the per seat licensing mode, each computer that accesses a Windows NT server for basic network services requires a client access license. Once a client computer is licensed, it may be connected to any number of Windows NT servers. The per seat licensing mode is often more economical in networks where the clients connect to several Windows NT servers.
Note: Basic network services is defined as accessing file or print services—in other words, connecting to folder and printer shares.
Projects:
Practical Guide To Installation And Basic Configuration
The following section provides real-life 48 examples and step-by-step instructions on how to install and configure Windows NT.
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