What are the step by step procedure when installing Windows Server 2008? Like how much time it needs to consume just to finish setting up all the security features of it?
The windows server 2008 installation
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Windows Server 2008 Step by Step
Windows Server 2008 R2 builds on the award-winning foundation of Windows Server 2008, expanding existing technology and adding new features to enable organizations to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructures. New virtualization tools, Web resources, management enhancements, and exciting Windows 7 integration help save time, reduce costs, and provide a platform for a dynamic and efficiently managed data center. Powerful tools such as Internet Information Services (IIS) version 7.5, updated Server Manager and Hyper-V platforms and Windows PowerShell version 2.0 combine to give customers greater control, increased efficiency, and the ability to react to front-line business needs faster than ever before.
Let's take a quick look how we can install Windows 2008 R2 in a couple of minutes.
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Requirement
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Processor
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Minimum: 1.4 GHz (x64 processor)
Note: An Intel Itanium 2 processor is required for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems
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Memory
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Minimum: 512 MB RAM
Maximum: 8 GB (Foundation) or 32 GB (Standard) or 2 TB (Enterprise, Datacenter, and Itanium-Based Systems)
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Disk Space Requirements
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Minimum: 32 GB or greater
Foundation: 10 GB or greater
Note: Computers with more than 16 GB of RAM will require more disk space for paging, hibernation, and dump files
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Display
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Super VGA (800 � 600) or higher resolution monitor
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Other
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DVD Drive, Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse (or compatible pointing device), Internet access (fees may apply)
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Step 1. Select Language
Step 2. Click Install Now
Step 3. Select Operating System version
Step 4. Accept license terms
Step 5. Type of Installation
Step 6. Select where to install
Step 7. After finishing change administrator password
