Setting Up a Server Computer

The purpose of the server computer is to host all of the server applications included with Internet Connection Services for RAS. Server applications include the Internet Authentication Services and the Phone Book Service. However, before you can install these applications, you must install and configure your platform software.

Installing Windows NT Server

The first step in setting up your server computer is to install Windows NT Server with IIS version 2.0. When you run the Windows NT Setup program, you are prompted to install IIS. If the appropriate option is selected, IIS version 2.0 files are automatically installed with the WWW service, the Gopher service, and the FTP service. After Windows NT is installed, you must install the Windows NT Service Pack to upgrade your computer to IIS version 3.0. Use the following steps to install Windows NT Server.

To install Windows NT Server

1. On your server computer, install Windows NT Server version 4.0.

   For information about installing Windows NT Server, see the Windows NT version 4.0 documentation.

2. Establish and assign Windows NT administrator privileges to anyone who will be administering your server.

Installing Windows NT Service Pack 3

After Windows NT is installed, you’re ready to install the Windows NT Service Pack 3. The Service Pack provides useful updates to the Windows NT Server version 4.0 software. Use the following steps to install Windows NT Service Pack.

To install the Windows NT Service Pack 3

1. Log on to your server as a Windows NT administrator.
   
   
2. Insert Windows NT 4 Option Pack compact disc 1 into the appropriate drive.

   The compact disc automatically starts and the Windows NT 4 Option Pack Setup window is displayed.

3. Enter your registration information.
   
   
4. Start the Windows NT Service Pack setup. Follow the prompts and accept all the default options to install Windows NT Service Pack 3.
   
   
5. When you have finished, you must restart your computer.

Installing Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 4.0

To view the online documentation provided with Internet Connection Services for RAS, you must have Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later. You can also use another compatible Web browser. If you want to read the documentation before you begin setting up Internet Connection Services for RAS, you should install Internet Explorer version 4.0 or another compatible Web browser on your administrative computer or your server computer. Use the following steps to upgrade your Web browser software.

Note

To help you provide a better experience to your subscribers or employees, you can use Internet Explorer Administration Kit to build a custom browser. Combined with connect actions and a custom-built Connection Manager dialer, a custom browser can significantly improve the connection experience by making it quick and easy.

To install Internet Explorer version 4.0

1. Verify that you are logged onto your server as an administrator.
   
   
2. Start the Windows NT 4 Option Pack Setup program. It prompts you to automatically install Internet Explorer 4.0.

   The files are copied to your hard disk. When you have finished, you must restart your computer.

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