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→Installing VMware Server 2.0 on Windows
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 present on this screen is a setting to control whether virtual machines are started or stopped 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 shortcuts 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. Once the installation is complete, the ''Registration Information'' page will appear. on this page, enter the user name, company information and the serial number provided when the VMware Software was initially downloaded. If the serial number is not entered at this point it will need to be configured through the VI Web Access interface before any virtual machines can be created.:
[[Image:vmware_server_2_registration.jpg|Registering VMware Server 2.0 on Windows]] If the serial number is not entered at this point it will need to be configured through the VI Web Access interface before any virtual machines can be created. With the installation completed, click ''Finish'' to dismiss the installation wizard. Before VMware Server can be used it will likely be necessary to reboot the Windows system. When prompted to do so, exit all currently running applications and click on the ''Yes'' button. Alternatively, click ''No'' and perform the restart at a more convenient time.
== Accessing the VMware Infrastructure Web Access Interface ==
