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Lab 1

Installing Servers

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This lab contains the following exercises and activities:

Exercise 1.1Exercise 1.2Lab Challenge | Performing a Clean InstallationInstalling Windows Server Migration Tools (WSMT)Accessing a WSMT Distribution Point |

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

The lab environment consists of computers connected to a local area network. The computers required for this lab are listed in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1

Computers Required for Lab 1

Computer | Operating System | Computer Name |

New server | Bare metal | SERVERA |

Server for migration | Windows Server 2008 R2 | SERVERC |

In addition to the computers, you also require the software listed in Table 1-2 to complete Lab 1.

Table 1-2

Software Required for Lab 1

Software | Location |

Installation disk for Windows Server 2012 R2 | Mounted on SERVERA |

Lab 1 student worksheet | Lab01_worksheet.docx (provided by instructor) |

Working with Lab Worksheets

Each lab in this manual requires that you answer questions, create screen shots, and perform other activities that you will document in a worksheet named for the lab, such as Lab 01 worksheet.docx. It is recommended that you use a USB flash drive to store your worksheets, so you can submit them to your instructor for review. As you perform the exercises in each lab, open the appropriate worksheet file, fill in the required information, and save the file to your flash drive.

After completing this lab, you will be able to:

Perform a clean Windows Server 2012 R2 installation on a bare metal computer

Install the Windows Server Migration Tools

Estimated lab time: 40 minutes

Exercise 1.1 | Performing a Clean Installation |

Overview | In this exercise, you install Windows Server 2012 R2 on a new computer with no previously installed operating system. |

Mindset | In many cases, organizations purchase servers without operating systems installed—sometimes called bare metal servers—either...