Installing Windows Server 2003

This section contains step-by-step details for installing Windows Server 2003 Server from the Windows Server 2003 CD. The steps assume that you are installing on a fresh drive or a drive that has no data you want to preserve. If you are upgrading an existing server, proceed to Chapter 2, “Performing Upgrades and Automated Installations.”

Character Phase Setup

With the Windows Server 2003 CD in the CD-ROM drive, proceed as directed in Procedure 1.1.

Procedure 1.1 Installing Windows Server 2003 on a New Machine

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Start the machine with the bootable CD in the CD-ROM drive. It's a good idea to initiate Setup using a cold start. Some systems are not good about resetting every bit of hardware with a warm boot.
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