Understanding server roles and features
First, you should determine the function of a server within an organization’s IT infrastructure before adding a proper role to it. The following sections will familiarize you with Windows Server 2022 roles, role services, and features.
Server roles
When adding a role in Windows Server 2022, as shown in Figure 6.3, usually, you need to determine the function of the server by the role (that is, network service) it is running in your organization's infrastructure. That way, the server role is the server’s primary function. In the best-case scenario, the server should only have one role. However, the server can have multiple roles too. So, always try to understand the exact function the server needs to perform when choosing the required hardware.
Role services
Other than adding roles to the server and determining the server’s function, there are situations when you need to add role services. This raises questions...
