Server Manager Scenarios Step-by-Step Guide
Microsoft Corporation
Published: September 2007
Abstract
Server Manager is a new tool that is included in WindowsServer®2008 to guide information technology administrators through the process of installing, configuring, and managing server roles and features that are part of Windows Server2008. This document describes Server Manager and includes a set of scenarios to demonstrate how Server Manager helps administrators deploy and manage server roles.
1
This document supports a preliminary release of a software product that may be changed substantially prior to final commercial release, and is the confidential and proprietary information of Microsoft Corporation. It is disclosed pursuant to a non-disclosure agreement between the recipient and Microsoft. This document is provided for informational purposes only and Microsoft makes no warranties, either express or implied, in this document. Information in this document, including URL and other Internet Web site references, is subject to change without notice. The entire risk of the use or the results from the use of this document remains with the user. Unless otherwise noted, the example companies, organizations, products, domain names, e-mail addresses, logos, people, places, and events depicted herein are fictitious, and no association with any real company, organization, product, domain name, e-mail address, logo, person, place, or event is intended or should be inferred. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. Without limiting the rights under copyright, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), or for any purpose, without the express written permission of Microsoft Corporation.
Microsoft may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. Except as expressly provided in any written license agreement from Microsoft, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property.
© 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Active Directory, Microsoft, MS-DOS, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Windows, WindowsNT, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
2
Contents
Server Manager Scenarios Step-by-Step Guide 5
In this guide 5
Who should use this step-by-step guide 5
Server Manager overview 6
Requirements for Server Manager 6
Scenario Overview 6
Scenario 1: Completing the configuration of a new installation of Windows Server 2008 by using Initial Configuration Tasks 7
Scenario 2: Performing initial configuration tasks in the Server Manager console 7
Participating in CEIP by using Server Manager 8
Changing automatic updating settings by using Server Manager 8
Participating in Windows Error Reporting by using Server Manager 8
Scenario 3: Adding Terminal Services and viewing its status 9
Adding Terminal Services and TS Web Access 9
Managing Terminal Services by using Server Manager 10
Removing Terminal Services by using Server Manager 10
Scenario 4: Using Remote Server Administration Tools to manage Print Services remotely 11
Adding Remote Server Administration Tools for Print Services 11
Managing Print Services remotely by using the Print Management snap-in 12
Removing Remote Server Administration Tools for Print Services 12
Scenario 5: Adding and removing the Print Services role by using the Server Manager command line 13
Adding Print Services by using the Server Manager command line 13
Removing Print Services role services by using the command line 14
Removing Print Services by using the command line 15
Scenario 6: Adding File Services and Windows Server Backup by using an answer file 15
Adding File Services and Windows Server Backup by using an answer file 15
Managing File Services and Windows Server Backup 16
Removing all roles and features by using an answer file 17
Scenario 7: Adding Windows Server virtualization 18
Installing Windows Server virtualization 18
Managing Windows Server virtualization by using Server Manager 19
Removing Windows Server virtualization by using Server Manager 19
Additional resources 20
3
Server Manager Scenarios Step-by-Step Guide
Server Manager is a new tool available with WindowsServer®2008 that guides information technology administrators through the process of installing, configuring, and managing server roles and features that are part of Windows Server2008.
This step-by-step guide provides an overview of Server Manager and walkthroughs of several common scenarios for using Server Manager in your enterprise, focusing on new and enhanced features of Server Manager. This guide helps you learn about how Server Manager functions as a server role deployment, decommissioning, and management tool. The guide also describes how Server Manager helps improve productivity, so IT pros can spend less time deploying, managing, and maintaining their infrastructures, and spend more time using Windows Server2008 software packages to add business value.
The scenarios described in this step-by-step guide include initial server configuration tasks as well as deployment, management, and removal of server roles and features.
In this guide
· Who should use this step-by-step guide
· Server Manager overview
· Requirements for Server Manager
· Scenario overview
Who should use this step-by-step guide
This step-by-step guide benefits:
· An IT administrator, planner, or analyst evaluating Windows Server2008.
· An enterprise IT planner or designer.
· An early adopter of Windows Server2008.
· An IT architect responsible for computer management and security throughout your organization.
· An IT operations engineer who is responsible for the day-to-day management and troubleshooting of networks, servers, operating systems, or applications.
· An IT operations manager who is accountable for network and server management, IT hardware and software budgets, and technical decisions.
Server Manager overview
Server Manager makes server administration more efficient by allowing administrators to use a single tool to do the following:
· View and make changes to server roles and features installed on the server.
· Perform management tasks associated with the operational lifecycle of the server, such as starting or stopping services, and managing local user accounts.
· Perform management tasks associated with the operational lifecycle of roles, role services, and features installed on the server.
· Determine server status, identify critical events, and analyze and troubleshoot configuration issues or failures.
Requirements for Server Manager
Before using Server Manager, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the functions, terminology, requirements, and day-to-day management tasks of any roles you plan to install on your server. For more detailed information about server roles, see the Windows Server TechCenter (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48541).
Server Manager is installed by default as part of the Windows Server2008 setup process. To use Server Manager, you must be logged on to the computer as a member of the Administrators group on the local computer.
Scenario Overview
The following scenarios guide you through several common uses for Server Manager and its related technologies Initial Configuration Tasks and Remote Server Administration Tools.
· Scenario 1: Completing the configuration of a new installation of Windows Server 2008 by using Initial Configuration Tasks
· Scenario 2: Performing initial configuration tasks in the Server Manager console
· Scenario 3: Adding Terminal Services and viewing its status
· Scenario 4: Using Remote Server Administration Tools to manage Print Services remotely
· Scenario 5: Adding and removing the Print Services role by using the Server Manager command line
· Scenario 6: Adding File Services and Windows Server Backup by using an answer file
· Scenario 7: Adding Windows Server virtualization
Scenario 1: Completing the configuration of a new installation of Windows Server 2008 by using Initial Configuration Tasks
After Windows Server2008 Setup is finished, an administrator logs on to the server for the first time, and the Initial Configuration Tasks window automatically opens. The administrator completes configuration of the new server by using commands in the Initial Configuration Tasks window.
Note
If you accidentally close Initial Configuration Tasks, click Start, and then click Run. Type oobe in the Open text box, and then click OK or press ENTER.
To complete the configuration of a server
1. In the Initial Configuration Tasks window, in the Provide Computer Information area, click Provide computer name and domain.2. On the Computer Name tab of the System Properties dialog box, click Change to change the computer name.
3. In the Computer Name/Domain Changes dialog box, type a name for this computer, and provide the name of a domain or workgroup to which you want to join the computer. Click OK.
4. For the computer name and domain changes to take effect, restart the computer. You can wait to do this until after you have completed your work in Initial Configuration Tasks.
5. Configure network settings for this server, such as how the server obtains an IP address. For example, you can configure settings that determine how the IP address is assigned. In the Initial Configuration Tasks window, in the Provide Computer Information area, click Configure networking.
6. In the Network Connections window, click File, and then click New Incoming Connection to create a new network connection for this computer.
7. Configure Enable automatic updating and feedback according to your organization’s policies.
8. Configure the server’s use of Remote Desktop according to your organization’s policies.
9. If you do not want to open Initial Configuration Tasks every time an administrator logs on to the computer, select Do not show this window at logon, and then close the Initial Configuration Tasks window.
Scenario 2: Performing initial configuration tasks in the Server Manager console
Although initial configuration tasks have been completed and the Initial Configuration Tasks window is now closed, an administrator has decided to enable automatic updating and feedback on the computer running Windows Server2008. The administrator uses Server Manager to modify settings, instead of running Initial Configuration Tasks once again. The administrator enrolls the server in the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP), and turns on automatic updating and Windows Error Reporting.
Participating in CEIP by using Server Manager
To participate in CEIP by using Server Manager
1. Click Start. Point to Administrative Tools, and then click Server Manager.2. Expand the Resources and Support area, if it is not already open.
3. Click Configure CEIP to open the Customer Experience Improvement Program Configuration dialog box.
4. Select Yes, I want to participate in the CEIP. Click OK.
Changing automatic updating settings by using Server Manager
To change automatic updating settings by using Server Manager
1. If Server Manager is not already open, open Server Manager by clicking Start, pointing to Administrative Tools, and then clicking Server Manager.2. Expand the Server Summary area, if it is not already open.
3. Expand the Security Information area, if it is not already open. Click Configure Updates.
4. In the Windows Update dialog box, select one of the following:
· Click Have Windows install updates automatically to download and install updates as they become available. This is recommended.
· Click Let me choose to open the Change Settings window, which allows you to turn off updates, or to select how updates are downloaded and installed on the server, if you want automatic updates turned on.
5. If you opened the Change Settings window by clicking Let me choose, when you are done making changes, click OK.
Participating in Windows Error Reporting by using Server Manager
To participate in Windows Error Reporting by using Server Manager
1. Open Server Manager by clicking Start, pointing to Administrative Tools, and then clicking Server Manager.2. Expand the Resources and Support area, if it is not already open.
3. Click Turn on Windows Error Reporting.
4. In the Windows Error Reporting Configuration dialog box, select one of the following options:
· Yes, automatically send detailed reports.
· Yes, automatically send summary reports.
The other settings—Ask me about sending reports every time an error occurs, and I don't want to participate, and don't ask me again—disable Windows Error Reporting. Ask me about sending reports every time an error occurs prompts you to report errors only as they occur.
5. Click OK.
Scenario 3: Adding Terminal Services and viewing its status
A company has just purchased a new server. The new computer must run Terminal Services to provide centralized access to individual applications without the necessity of providing Remote Desktop access to each employee.
The administrator performs the following steps to add and configure Terminal Services.
Adding Terminal Services and TS Web Access
The system administrator installs the Terminal Services role on the new computer.
To add Terminal Services and TS Web Access
1. If Server Manager is not already open, open Server Manager by clicking Start, pointing to Administrative Tools, and then clicking Server Manager.2. Add Terminal Services by using the Add Roles Wizard in Server Manager. Select the role services Terminal Server and TS Web Access on the Select Role Services page of the Add Roles Wizard.
Note
The TS Web Access role service depends on Web Server (IIS) and Windows System Resource Manager (WSRM). Server Manager prompts you to install IIS and WSRM if they are not already installed on the computer.
3. The Terminal Services installation process requires an administrator to specify several configuration options. Complete the configuration pages of the Add Roles Wizard based on what is most appropriate for your organization. For more information about configuring Terminal Services, and detailed step-by-step guides, see the Terminal Services page on the Windows Server TechCenter (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=48555).
Managing Terminal Services by using Server Manager
The administrator opens the Terminal Services snap-ins and performs Terminal Services management tasks in the Server Manager window.