Installing Windows 2000 requires a certain amount of preparation. When you run the Windows 2000 Setup program, you will need to provide information about how to install and configure the operating system. The general categories of required information have not changed from Windows NT 4.0, but some of the specific information that you must provide has changed.
You must be familiar with these specific changes to be prepared for installation. Good preparation helps you avoid problems during the installation, and helps you troubleshoot problems after installation. An understanding of the available configuration options also helps to ensure that you have a properly configured operating system.
Perform the following tasks before you install Windows 2000: