Tasks for New Server Installation

Tasks for New Server Installation

The tasks bellow must be performed before any applications or software is installed to the server.

1.      Unpack server and follow rack installation instructions.

2.      Install any additional hardware that is required in the server (CPUs, RAM, Disks, Adapters)

3.      Upgrade Firmware in all components of the Server

4.      Configure RAID for DAS Disks using adapter utility

5.      Install Operating System

6.      Specify password for local administrator.

7.      Install latest driver pack for installed server

8.      Reboot server

9.      Configure networking (optional)

a.       Verify network connectivity

10.  Install Antivirus software and update

11.  Rename computer name

12.  Join server on domain

13.  Assign the Computer object in AD DS to the proper container

14.  Verify GPOs are applied properly for the new server

15.  Perform Windows Update

a.       Install required updates

b.      Verify installed updates

16.  Install Windows Backup Feature (Windows 2008)

17.  Perform a system image backup.

a.       Copy system image backup on an external resource.

18.  Reboot Server

19.  Verify all components and services are operating normally

20.  Check Event log for new Warning and Error entries