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== Downloading VMware Server 2.0 for Windows ==
VMware Server 2.0 for Windows may be downloaded free of charge from the VMware web site located at ([http://www.vmware.com www.vmware.com]). The download process involves locating VMware Server 2.0 from the products page and submitting a moderately detailed form. Once the form has been submitted and the subsequent license agreement agreed to, the VMware Server 2.0 download page is presented.
VMware, Inc. provide the VMware Server software distribution in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions so it will be important to identify the CPU architecture of the host computer before downloading the software.
Also displayed on the download page will be serial numbers for both Linux and Windows installations. These will be required to unlock the VMware Server software during the installation process so be sure to make a careful note of them before dismissing the browser window.
== Installing VMware Server 2.0 on Windows ==
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. To initiate the 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:
[[Image:vmware_server_2_server_configuration.jpg|Configuring VMware Server 2.0 server settings during a Windows installation]]
As illustrated above, this screen is preconfigured with the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the local server and also the default ports for accessing the VMware Infrastructure Web interface using a web browser. Unless there is a need to change these settings (perhaps because the ports are used by another application or firewall settings mandate use of different ports) leave these settings at their default values. Also also present on this screen is a setting to control whether virtual machines are started or stooped automatically when the Windows system starts up and shuts down.
Once the server settings are complete, click ''Next''' to proceed to the ''Configure Shortcuts'' screen. Options are available to place short cuts to VMware on the desktop, start menu and quick launch bar. On the next screen, click ''Install'' to initiate the installation process. This process may take some time depending on the speed and current work load of the server on which the installation is taking place.
