Understanding Windows Server initial configuration
The initial server configuration is necessary after setting up the device drivers and ensuring that the OS services are up and running. It is an activity that involves changing the server name and joining a domain that depends on the server’s role. This includes enabling Remote Desktop, setting up a static IP address, changing the time zone, activating Windows Server 2022, turning off Internet Explorer (IE) enhanced security, and checking for updates. This ensures that the server is ready to take on a new role in its IT infrastructure.
The server’s initial configuration is a crucial task as it determines the functional status of the server just before it takes on the task of adding roles. Thus, from my experience, first, you will want to set up the IP address, change the time zone, and activate Windows Server 2022. Then, you can check for updates, change the default server name, join the domain, enable Remote Desktop...
