I'm fairly new to IT and I've decided to get into a bit of study. I'm starting with Windows Server 2008 x64 Enterprise. I've installed a trial version of this in a VM on my PC (I'm using VMware Workstation 7). I'm now at the stage in the book where it says "Configure a static IP address and subnet mask that allows access to the Internet in your local network environment". I know WHERE to make this change but I don't know what sort of IP address to use (thanks to my lack of experience). Can anyone help? Be gentle with me...I'm a newby. Also be warned...there will be more questions along these simplistic lines. Cheers.