How to Manually Install Small Business Server Clients

ID: Q196094

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server versions 4.0, 4.0a
Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SUMMARY

It is highly recommended that all Small Business Server client computers be configured using the client setup disk that is created through the Manage Server Console. However, there may be situations where an administrator may need to configure client computer manually.

MORE INFORMATION

For Windows 95 and Windows 98 Client Computers

First, create a user for the client computer by using the Manage Users Console on the Small Business Server.

Next, on the client computer:

Verify that the TCP/IP protocol is installed and configured for DHCP.

NOTE: Client computers should not be configured with static WINS, DNS, or default gateway settings unless a pre-existing network requires it.

Client for Microsoft Networks must be installed and configured as follows:
1. Click to select the Logon to Windows NT Domain check box.
2. Specify the name of the SBS server's Windows NT Domain.

On the Identification tab of the Network Properties, the workgroup name must be the same as the domain you are logging on to.

File and Print Sharing should be installed and configured for User Level Access Control for the SBS domain.

Restart the client computer.

For Windows NT Workstation Computers

First, create a user for the client computer by using the Manage Users Console on the Small Business Server.

On the server, create a machine account for the Windows NT Workstation computer by using Server Manager.

Verify the TCP/IP protocol is installed and configured for DHCP.

NOTE: Client computers should not be configured with static WINS, DNS, or default gateway settings unless a pre-existing network requires it.

In Control Panel, open the Network tool and select the Identification tab. The Windows NT Workstation computer needs to be a member of the same domain as the SBS server.

Restart the client computer

After this information is installed and configured correctly, the client computer should be able to log on to the domain and get a logon script. At this point, you can install the individual client applications through a network connection to the server. All of the client applications setups are located at the following path:


   \\servername\clients\ms

There are individual directories for each of the following client applications:


   Exchange     =  Microsoft Exchange Client Software
   Fax          =  Fax Client Software
   Ie           =  Internet Explorer
   Modemshr     =  Modem Sharing Client Software
   Ntsp3        =  Windows NT Service Pack 3 for Client Workstations Only
   Outlook      =  Microsoft Outlook Client
   Proxy        =  WinSock Proxy Client

You can install any or all of the client applications to the client computers.

Additional query words: smallbiz

Keywords : SBS
Version : Windows:95,98; WinNT:4.0,4.0a
Platform : WINDOWS winnt
Issue type : kbhowto