How to Install Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 is the new server software from Microsoft which is based on the codebase of Windows Vista. This article describes how to install Windows Server 2008.

Installing Windows Server 2008

Installing Windows Server 2008 is very easy as shown below.

Install Windows1. Boot your computer from the Windows 2008 DVD.
Install Windows Now2. Click Install Now.
Install Windows Select OS3. Select the Full Installation version and click Next.
Install Windows License4. Check I accept the license terms and click Next.
Install Windows Select Type5. Click Custom (advanced).
Install Windows Where6. Select the disk you want Windows Server to install to and click Next.
Installing Windows7. Windows Server installer will now start the installation process.

First Logon

You will be asked to change the Administrator user password must be changed on your first logon.

Logon Change Password1. Click Ok to proceed.
Logon Create Password2. Enter a very strong password twice and click the right arrow button.
Logon Password Changed3. The password has been successfully changed. Click Ok to proceed.
Initial Configuration Tasks4. Windows Server 2008 has been successfully installed.

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