Chapter 1
Configuring Server Roles and Features
IN THIS CHAPTER
Using Server Manager to administer your server
Understanding the server roles available in Windows Server 2022
Understanding the server features available in Windows Server 2022
Being familiar with Server Manager, and how to find the tools that you need will make your life as a system administrator much simpler. From knowing how to access the basic information about your server (like its hostname, IP address, and activation status) to installing new roles and features, Server Manager offers you a central administration point to start from.
This chapter starts with an introduction to Server Manager and discusses where the tools are located that will enable you to be able to perform your job. Then I explain the roles and features that are available in Windows Server 2022.
Using Server Manager
Server Manager is where you’ll spend a great deal of time with a brand-new server. It launches right after you log in and is a central management area for the server you’re logged into.
When you first log in, Server Manager will launch with the Dashboard selected. The Dashboard has a large tile at the top, called a Quick Start ...
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