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System Requirements
The exercises for this training kit emphasize security design and not implementation;
however, the book does contain a few hands-on exercises to help you learn about
designing security for a Windows-based network. To complete the hands-on exercises,
you must meet the following minimum system requirements:
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
A 180-day evaluation
edition of Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, is included on the CD-ROM.
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Computer and processor
133 megahertz (MHz) minimum is required. Use the
Intel Pentium/Celeron family, the AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or a compatible
processor. (Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition supports up to eight CPUs on
one server.) 733 MHz recommended.
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Memory
128 megabytes (MB) of memory is the minimum required (maximum
32 gigabytes [GB] of RAM). 256 MB or more is recommended.
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Hard disk
1.55 to 2 GB of available hard-disk space is required. (More room
will be required to install additional operating system features and to practice
some of the techniques described.)
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Drive
A CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is required.
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Display
VGA or hardware that supports console redirection is required.
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Peripherals
A keyboard and Microsoft Mouse, or a compatible pointing device,
or hardware that supports console redirection is required.
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Miscellaneous
Internet access and networking requirements:
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Some Internet functionality might require Internet access, a Microsoft Pass-
port account, and payment of a separate fee to a service provider. Local and/
or long-distance telephone toll charges might apply. A high-speed modem or
broadband Internet connection is recommended.
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For networking, you must have a network adapter appropriate for the type of
local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network to which you want to con
nect and access to an appropriate network infrastructure. Access to third-
party networks might require additional charges.
Uninstall Instructions
The time-limited release of Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, will
expire 180 days after installation. If you decide to discontinue the use of this software,
you will need to reinstall your original operating system. You might need to reformat
your drive.
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