Windows Server 2003 in a Nutshell

See also Hardware Compatibility , Program Compatibility Mode , Software Installation , Upgrading , and Windows Product Activation

Choose an installation method

InstallationConcepts Installation Windows Server 2003 Installation Methods

Install optional components for WS2003

Installation Installation Optional Windows Components

InstallationConcepts Installation Optional Windows Components

Install third-party applications on WS2003

Installation Installation Third-Party Applications

InstallationConcepts Installation Third-Party Applications

Perform a clean install of WS2003 from a shared network distribution point

Installation Install from Network Distribution Point

Perform a clean install of WS2003 from the product CD

Installation Install from Product CD

Perform a clean install of WS2003 using disk imaging software

Installation Disk Imaging

Perform an unattended install of WS2003 using Setup Manager to create an answer file

Installation Unattended Install

Plan a clean install of WS2003

InstallationConcepts Installation Windows Server 2003 Before Installation

Use the command-line switches for winnt.exe and winnt32.exe

Installation Install from Product CD

View the version information of the installed operating system

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