Checklist: Configuring TCP/IP
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Checklist: Configuring TCP/IP
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Review TCP/IP concepts such as IP addressing, subnet masks, and default gateways. |
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Review TCP/IP name resolution concepts and options for resolving NetBIOS and DNS names to IP addresses. |
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Determine how computers on your network will obtain IP addresses. |
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Determine how computers on your network will register and resolve NetBIOS names. |
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Determine how computers on your network will resolve and register DNS names. |
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Determine how this computer will be used with your TCP/IP network. |
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Verify that network adapter hardware is installed, or install hardware if needed. |
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Verify that network adapter hardware is installed, or install hardware if needed. |
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Determine whether you will configure TCP/IP properties manually, dynamically, or automatically. |
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If you decide to manually configure TCP/IP, obtain and record the following TCP/IP information from your network administrator:
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If you decide to manually configure TCP/IP, configure IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings. |
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If you decide to manually configure TCP/IP, use WINS to obtain and resolve NetBIOS names. |
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If you decide to manually configure TCP/IP, use DNS to obtain and resolve DNS names. |
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(Optional) Configure additional or secondary methods to obtain and resolve NetBIOS names. |
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(Optional) Configure additional or secondary methods to obtain and resolve DNS names. |
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Use the ipconfig /all command to verify all current TCP/IP network configuration values. |
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Use the ping command to verify that you have TCP/IP installed and working properly. |
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Use the nslookup command to verify that you are able to obtain and resolve DNS names. |
TCP/IP utilities; Verify DNS registration for domain controllers using the nslookup command |
Review Internet Protocol security (IPSec) concepts, and then configure IPSec for TCP/IP. |
The Windows Server 2003 family includes the latest version of Internet Protocol (IP), known as IP version 6. For more information, see IP Version 6.