Chapter 2. System Configuration

Introduction

Recipe 2.1.  Activating Windows Server 2003

Recipe 2.2.  Configuring Automatic Updates

Recipe 2.3.  Disabling Windows Update

Recipe 2.4.  Installing or Uninstalling a Windows Component

Recipe 2.5.  Installing an Application or Service Pack via Group Policy

Recipe 2.6.  Viewing System Properties

Recipe 2.7.  Setting the System Time, Date, and Time Zone

Recipe 2.8.  Setting the Name of a Server

Recipe 2.9.  Joining a Server to a Domain

Recipe 2.10.  Testing and Resetting the Secure Channel

Recipe 2.11.  Viewing and Setting Environment Variables

Recipe 2.12.  Configuring Page Files

Recipe 2.13.  Putting System Information on the Desktop

Recipe 2.14.  Configuring System Startup Options

Recipe 2.15.  Configuring System Failure Options

Recipe 2.16.  Viewing System Uptime

Recipe 2.17.  Disabling the Manage/Configure Your Server Screen

Recipe 2.18.  Disabling Shutdown Tracker

Recipe 2.19.  Restarting or Shutting Down a Server