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Server Installation

This document is a comprehensive guide for installing and configuring Windows Server 2022, detailing system requirements, installation steps, initial configuration, and role installation. It includes instructions for setting up network settings, enabling remote desktop, activating the server, and installing server roles like Active Directory and DNS. Additional configurations for security and user management are also covered.

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Server Installation

This document is a comprehensive guide for installing and configuring Windows Server 2022, detailing system requirements, installation steps, initial configuration, and role installation. It includes instructions for setting up network settings, enabling remote desktop, activating the server, and installing server roles like Active Directory and DNS. Additional configurations for security and user management are also covered.

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VISAYA, JORIE B.

BSIT 3-D

Installation and Configuration


Guide for Windows Server 2022
This guide provides a step-by-step process for installing and configuring Windows Server 2022.

1. System Requirements

Before installing, ensure your system meets the following minimum requirements:

 Processor: 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor (2 GHz or faster recommended)


 RAM: 2 GB (for Desktop Experience) or 512 MB (Server Core)
 Storage: 32 GB minimum (recommended 60 GB or more)
 Network: Ethernet adapter with Gigabit capability
 Firmware: UEFI with Secure Boot (recommended)

2. Installation Process
Step 1: Create a Bootable USB or DVD
1. Download the Windows Server 2022 ISO from Microsoft’s official
website.
2. Use Rufus or Windows Media Creation Tool to create a bootable
USB drive (at least 8GB).
Step 2: Boot from the Installation Media
1. Insert the bootable USB/DVD into your server.
2. Restart and enter BIOS/UEFI (usually by pressing F2, F12, DEL, or ESC).
3. Set the USB/DVD as the primary boot device and save changes.
4. Restart to begin installation.

Step 3: Install Windows Server 2022


1. Select Language, Time, and Keyboard input method, then
click Next.
2. Click Install Now.
3. Choose the Windows Server 2022 edition you want:
 Standard (Desktop Experience) – Includes GUI.
 Standard (Server Core) – Minimal installation, command-line
only.
4. Accept the license agreement and click Next.
5. Choose Custom: Install Windows only (Advanced).
6. Select the disk partition and click Next. (Format if needed.)
7. The installation will proceed and restart the system when done.

3. Initial Configuration
Step 1: Set Up Administrator Account
1. After reboot, create a strong administrator password.
2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to log in.

Step 2: Configure Network Settings


1. Open Server Manager → Click Local Server.
2. Click Ethernet → Change adapter settings.
3. Right-click your network adapter → Select Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) → Click Properties.
5. Set a static IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS
servers.
6. Click OK → Close all windows.
Step 3: Rename the Server
1. Open Server Manager → Click Local Server.
2. Click the current Computer Name.
3. Click Change → Enter a new server name.
4. Click OK, then Restart the server.

Step 4: Enable Remote Desktop


1. Open Server Manager → Click Local Server.
2. Click Remote Desktop → Select Enabled.
3. Click Apply and OK.

Step 5: Activate Windows Server


1. Open Settings → Click Update & Security → Activation.
2. Enter the product key and activate Windows.

4. Installing Server Roles and Features


Step 1: Open Server Manager
1. Click Manage → Select Add Roles and Features.
2. Choose Role-based or feature-based installation → Click Next.
3. Select the server from the list → Click Next.

Step 2: Choose Server Roles


 Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) – For domain controller
setup.
 DNS Server – For domain name resolution.
 DHCP Server – For automatic IP assignment.
 File and Storage Services – For file sharing.
 IIS (Internet Information Services) – For web hosting.

Step 3: Install Selected Roles


1. Select the required roles → Click Next.
2. Add necessary features when prompted.
3. Click Install → Wait for installation to complete.
4. Restart the server if required.
5. Windows Updates and Security
1. Open Settings → Click Update & Security → Windows Update.
2. Click Check for updates and install available updates.
3. Configure Windows Defender Firewall for security.
4. Set up Windows Defender Antivirus.

6. Additional Configurations
 Join the Server to a Domain (if applicable).
 Configure User Accounts and Permissions via Active Directory.
 Set Up File Sharing and NTFS Permissions for shared folders.
 Backup Configuration using Windows Server Backup.

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