Chapter 3: Setting Up a Network Server
In This Chapter
Thinking about the different ways to install a network operating system
Getting ready for the installation
Installing a network operating system
Figuring out what to do after you install the network operating system
After you’ve installed the network cables and other devices, such as hubs and switches, the next step in building a network is usually setting up a server. After you physically connect the server computer to the network, you can install the network operating system (NOS) on the server. Then, you can configure it to provide the network services that you expect and need from the server.
The Many Ways to Install a Network Operating System
Regardless of which NOS you choose to use for your network servers, you can use any of several common ways to actually install the NOS software on the server computer. The following sections describe these alternatives.
Full install versus upgrade
One of the basic NOS installation choices is whether you want to perform a full installation or an upgrade installation. In some cases, you ...
