This document is a getting started guide for Microsoft® Windows® Storage Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition With SP2, providing information on configuring and using the product.
The Dell Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition With SP2 is a pre‑configured network‑attached storage (NAS) appliance that boots into a Microsoft Mini Setup and then runs the Windows Storage Server operating system. The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of the system and step‑by‑step instructions for initial configuration, network setup, and basic administration.
Key tasks covered include connecting a keyboard, monitor and mouse, configuring the network IP address (or using DHCP), logging in with the default administrator account, changing the administrator password, localizing the user interface with the Multilanguage User Interface (MUI), accessing the Windows Storage Server Management Console via the Microsoft Management Console (MMC), using Dell OpenManage Server Administrator, adding trusted sites to Internet Explorer, and applying system updates.
| Default administrator username | administrator |
|---|---|
| Default administrator password | storageserver |
| Network configuration method | DHCP if available, otherwise manual IP setup |
| Multilanguage User Interface (MUI) support | pre‑configured language, can be changed via Internet Options |
The default administrator username is "administrator" and the default password is "storageserver".
Open Computer Management, expand Local Users and Groups, right‑click Administrator and select Set Password.
Click Start → All Programs → Windows Storage Server Management to launch the console in the MMC.