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Windows Server Installation and Management Guide

Introduction

Windows Server is a robust operating system for managing enterprise-level workloads. This guide will cover the installation process and essential management tasks.

Step 1: Preparing for Installation

Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements before proceeding with the installation:

  • Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit
  • RAM: 512 MB minimum
  • Storage: 32 GB or larger
  • Network Adapter: Gigabit Ethernet adapter

Step 2: Installing Windows Server

Follow these steps to install Windows Server:

  1. Insert the bootable USB or DVD and restart the server.
  2. Enter BIOS/UEFI settings and boot from the installation media.
  3. Choose your language and other preferences, then click "Next" and "Install Now."
  4. Enter the product key and select the Windows Server version.
  5. Choose "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" and select the disk for installation.
# Example of creating a bootable USB drive:
diskpart
list disk
select disk [number]
clean
create partition primary
format fs=ntfs quick
assign letter=[drive letter]
exit

xcopy [source path] [USB drive letter]:\ /e /f

Step 3: Initial Server Configuration

After installation, configure the network, join a domain, and update the server:

# Configuring network settings:
netsh interface ip set address "Ethernet0" static 192.168.1.100 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1
netsh interface ip set dns "Ethernet0" static 8.8.8.8

# Joining a domain:
Add-Computer -DomainName "example.com" -Credential "Administrator"

# Updating the server:
sconfig
2 (Select "Windows Update")

Step 4: Managing Windows Server

Manage your Windows Server using the following tools:

  • Active Directory: Promote the server to a domain controller.
  • File and Storage Services: Create and manage shared folders.
  • Windows Server Backup: Configure regular backups.
  • Remote Desktop Services: Enable remote management.
  • Group Policy Management: Enforce security settings across the domain.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured Windows Server. With these management tips, you're ready to run a stable and secure server environment.