Windows Server 2008: Computer Name and Domain

1) In Task Group Number 1, click Provide Computer Name and Domain.
System Properties window pops up.
Locate "Change..." button.




2) Click "Change..." button.
You can change the name and the membership of this computer.
Changes might affect access to network resources.
Locate  "More Information" link in the window.



3) Click "More Information" link.
A Windows Help and Support window pops up.
It provides information about Join or create a workgroup.



Read more here: http://www.techspot.com/community/topics/primary-dns-suffix-and-netbios-computer-name.99975/

Windows Server 2008: Configure Networking

1) In Task Group Number 1, click Configure Networking.
Locate the Local Area Connection icon.




2) Click the icon.
Additional buttons show up in tool bar.



3) Double-click the icon.
Local Area Connection Status Window pops up.

Windows Server 2008: Set Time Zone

1) In Task Group Number 1, click Set Time Zone.
Date and Time shows your current Date, Time and Time Zone.






2) Click Additional Clocks.
Additional clocks can display the time in other time formats. You can view them by clicking on or hovering over the taskbar clock.



3) Click Internet Time.
This computer is set to automatically synchronize with 'time.windows.com'.

Windows Server 2008: Initial Configuration Tasks

This tutorial guides the reader on initial configuration tasks activities for Windows Server 2008. The system is based on the Client-Server Architecture, i.e the computer that provides the service is known as Server and the computer that requests a service is known as Client. Theoretically, any computer can take the role of Client or Server. However, in practice, a computer that takes the role of Server should ideally have more resources (processing power, RAM, Hard Disk storage etc)


1) Run Windows Server 2008.

2) By default, the Initial Configuration Tasks window will appear after the Windows started.



In the case where you have chosen "Do not show this window at logon" but later wish to run this window, type "oobe" in command line.

3) We will be looking into item details.

PART 1

3a) Set Time Zone.

3b) Configure Networking.
- Server normally works in a network.

3c) Computer Name and Domain.
- Computer Name is the unique name of a computer.
- Domain is the name representing a group of computers.

PART 2

3d) Automatic Update

3e) Download Update

PART 3

3f) Add Roles
- Also known as primary functions such as File Sharing.

3g) Add features
- Also known as supporting functions such as Backup Feature.

3h) Enable Remote Desktop
- Allows other computer to remotely access and operate this Windows Server Desktop.

4) Do not show this window at logon
- If you do not want to see Initial Configuration Tasks at logon, tick the checkbox at the bottom left of the Dialog Window.

Apache2 Install Open SSL

This tutorial continues the Apache2 on Windows XP steps in the previous post, http://setup-steps.blogspot.com/2013/08/install-apache-2-on-windows-xp.html

1) Downlod Open SSL Config file,e.g. from http://www.neilstuff.com/apache/openssl.cnf

Install Apache 2 on Windows XP

1) Browse Apache download page, i.e., http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/binaries/win32/

2) Find the installer that you want and download it, e.g. http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/binaries/win32/httpd-2.0.65-win32-x86-openssl-0.9.8y.msi

3) Run the installer. Click Next.



4) Accept license agreement. Click next.



5) Read this first. Click Next.


6) Enter server details.



7) Select Type. Typical.



8) Set Destination Folder for installation, e.g. c:\Apache\



9) Confirm destination.



10) Ready to install.




11) Wait.


12) Done.


13) Run test configuration.


14) Test localhost.

iOS Developer Program

1) You must have an Apple ID.

2) Browse URL, https://developer.apple.com/programs/ios/


3) Click Enroll Now.



4) Click Continue.



5) If you have already had an Apple ID, Click Continue.


6) Select Developer type, e.g. Individual.


7) Enter Name and Address details.


8) Select Program options, e.g. iOS.


9) Review and Continue.


10) Agree to Program License Agreement.



11) Add to Cart.



12) Check Out.




13) Sign-in to App Store.



14) Continue.



15) Delivery Options. Continue.





16) Place Order Now.



17) Receive Confirmation.





18) Received email to activate the subscription


19) Get activation complete message.