NT Installation Methods
- Installation Media
- Disk
- use as a last resort
- Must provide 3 blank, formatted diskettes
- CD-ROM
- Generally, best option for most situations
- Must provide 3 blank, formatted diskettes
- Network
- Can use any DOS accessible network
- Must provide 3 blank, formatted diskettes
- Options for Winnt.exe
- Get ready to reboot
- Winnt.exe runs from DOS
- Winnt32.exe runs from NT
- Builds setup disks
- Creates temporary directory
- /o - builds setup disks only
- /ox - builds setup disks from CD-ROM
- /u - unattended installation
- /b - install without setup disks (requires extra HD space)
- /s - specify source location
- Express
- Accepts defaults where appropiate
- Will attempt to identify hardware and software
- sets up existing applications for NT
- Custom
- Must use if computer has more than one NIC
- Allows user to choose which componets to install
- Can specify hardware devices and drivers
- Allows user to customize the size and location of pagefile
The Microsoft Windows NT Virtual Lecture by
Patrick Watson
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
