The use of the server configuration wizards eases the support of server roles, yet some administrators prefer to install and configure each network service independently. Network services can also be installed in the traditional method, as part of the optional components installation process, performed from the distribution CD, or from within the Windows operating system by using the Add Or Remove Programs utility on Control Panel.
Inside Out: Recover your servers quickly
Initially installing and configuring servers takes a bit of time and effort, and thus the ability to bring them back online quickly in the event of failure can save substantial work and service downtime. Windows Server 2003 supports Automated System Recovery (ASR), an enhancement to the old Emergency Repair process, which simply scanned the registry and system files and replaced any registry entry or file that had changed since the creation of the Emergency Repair disk. ASR stores a copy of the system partition on a backup medium and writes the disk signatures, location of the backup files, and PnP device information to a floppy disk. The ASR process, like Emergency Repair, requires the earlier creation of an ASR floppy disk—the Windows Backup utility enables you to create an ASR backup, which also builds the ASR floppy disk. To activate the ASR routine, press F2 at the beginning of the setup process, and insert the ASR disk when prompted. This directs the ASR process to install the operating system (OS) and restore the system partition from the ASR backup medium. For more information on ASR, see the section entitled "Backing Up and Restoring the Registry".
You can install and configure network services (and other optional components) by using the Add Or Remove Programs utility on Control Panel and selecting the Windows System Components option to identify and select the services and components you want to install for the server. Services include the following:
Accessories And Utilities
Application Server
Internet Information Services
Management and Monitoring Tools
Networking Services
Windows Media Services