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by derflanoj

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I am new to networking and i have only done a peer to peer connection, I want to know how can i create a server using windows 2000/NT and connect 8 workstation in the server. pls. give me a step by step process because i have little knowledge on networking. I will highly appreciate all the answer i can get, and many thanks to whom who will answer my question.

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by virus2k

Hey Its very simple and step by step Just move out from ur room ask ur dad about the keys of the car, move out of ur home , open the garage , open the car start it and go to the book shop and there ask for MCSE 2000 Server book and more if u like........i think it is step by step

by gigelul

Hi,
A server can be installed as standalone server or domain controller. You can chose the type of install in installation wizard process (you will be prompted to chose one type).
Since you have only 8 workstations maybe the easy way for you is toinstall as standalone which will work in the same mode like pear to pear.
If you want a domain controller after you chose this mode you will be prompted for a ComputerName, DomainName and then by network wizard. The default options and TCP\IP protocol match most of the requirements.
-The workstations must to be authenticated in domain: in Network Neighborhood\properties change from Workgroup to domain (use a domain admin account-UserName and Password- to logon on this workstation-the account which was created when you installed the server).
-On server you must use UserManager for Domain and define the new users which will work on this network: UserName, password, time restriction, path for profile and home directory, logon script name, workstation which can be used by this user, etc.
These are minimum requirements.

by ann777

1) Each computer needs a network card installed.
2) You need to connect the network card to a hub or switch and you do that by connecting a cable. You can purchase pre-made cables at any computer shop.
3) You need to purchase Windows 2000 Server or WinNT server and 10 CAL. And you need to setup the server software with users and shares.

See this site for Networking basics step-by-step:

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/cookibas.htm

by alpha-male

To describe this in detail would require a book...in fact many books have been written about it. I would highly recommend getting one at your local bookstore or library (The Dummies series are good starters, but there are tons of choices. I personally like the Sybex books).

In a nutshell:

Decide on the locations of your devices and make sure you have cabling set up appropriately.

Install and configure your server. Connect it to your switch/hub. Install/configure the folders, printers and other resources you wish to share.

Connect the workstation NIC to the switch/hub and configure it to connect to the server (add clients, configure TCP/IP and or Netbios, etc.)

Reboot the workstation and try to log on as admin. If you have difficulty, try pinging the server and normal network troubleshooting techniques.

Repeat the above for each workstation.

Two of my favorite reference sites (where you can get a TON of good information are:

www.labmice.net

www.practicallynetworked.com

Good luck!

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