After Windows Server is installed, configure these items on the Windows Server, either through the Server Manager on Windows Server installations with the Desktop Experience feature or by using sconfig.cmd on Server Core installations:
- Change the hostname for the Windows Server installation. Leverage the server naming convention and/or policy within the organization.
- Check for proper Windows Activation of the Windows Server operating system.
- Update the Windows Server installation with the latest updates.
- Configure the server with at least one static IPv4 address and/or a static IPv6 address. Leverage the networking plan and zone assignment policies within the organization. Avoid multi-homing domain controllers. ...