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== Installing VMware Server 2.0 on Windows using the Wizard ==
The downloaded Windows installation file will have a name similar to ''VMware-server-2.x.x-xxxxxx.exe'' where the 'x' characters represent the current VMware Server 2.0 release and build numbers. Installation may be performed either using a graphical wizard or by issuing commands at a command prompt. The disadvantage of the wizard approach is that it does not provide the ability to control which networking options features are configured, instead installing them all (bridge, NAT and Host Only) by default. For more control over the installation of networking options, or to create an automated installation procedure, use the command prompt installation approach covered in the next section of this chapter.
To initiate the wizard based installation process, navigate to the location of the downloaded installer either using Windows Explorer or at the command prompt and execute the file. After a short delay while the installer unpacks the files necessary to proceed, the ''Installation Wizard for VMware Server'' welcome screen will appear. On this screen, click ''Next'', read and accept the license agreement and click ''Next'' once again. On the ''Destination Folder'' screen either accept the default location into which VMware Server is to be installed (typically ''\Program Files\VMware\VMware Server\'') or use the ''Change'' button to specify an alternate location. The next screen contains the server configuration settings as illustrated in the following figure:
