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Windows Server Installation Guide ​

This guide covers the installation requirements and step-by-step instructions for Windows Server 2022, the latest Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release.

Installation Requirements ​

Processor Requirements ​

  • 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
  • Compatible with x64 instruction set
  • Supports NX and DEP
  • Supports CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF, and PrefetchW
  • Supports Second Level Address Translation (EPT or NPT)

RAM Requirements ​

  • Minimum: 512 MB (2 GB for Server with Desktop Experience)
  • Recommended: 2 GB or greater
  • Maximum:
    • Standard Edition: 4 TB
    • Datacenter Edition: 4 TB

Disk Space Requirements ​

  • Minimum: 32 GB
  • Recommended: 64 GB or greater

Network Requirements ​

  • An Ethernet adapter capable of at least gigabit throughput
  • Internet connectivity for updates and activation

Additional Requirements ​

  • DVD drive (if installing from physical media)
  • UEFI 2.3.1c-based system and firmware supporting Secure Boot
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 (recommended)
  • Graphics device with WDDM 1.2 or higher driver (for Desktop Experience)

Step-by-Step Installation Guide ​

Step 1: Prepare for Installation ​

  1. Download the Windows Server 2022 ISO from the Microsoft Evaluation Center or obtain installation media.
  2. Create bootable media (USB or DVD) if needed.
  3. Back up any important data if installing on existing hardware.
  4. Configure the server BIOS/UEFI to boot from the installation media.

Step 2: Start the Installation ​

  1. Insert the installation media and boot from it.
  2. At the Windows Setup screen, select your language, time format, and keyboard method, then click Next.
  3. Click Install now to begin the installation process.

Step 3: Select the Edition ​

  1. Enter your product key when prompted, or select I don't have a product key to continue without activation.
  2. Select the Windows Server edition you want to install:
    • Windows Server 2022 Standard
    • Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
    • Windows Server 2022 Standard (Desktop Experience)
    • Windows Server 2022 Datacenter (Desktop Experience)

Step 4: Accept the License Terms ​

  1. Read the Microsoft Software License Terms.
  2. Check I accept the license terms and click Next.

Step 5: Choose Installation Type ​

  1. Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) for a clean installation.

Step 6: Select Installation Destination ​

  1. Choose the drive or partition where you want to install Windows Server.
  2. If necessary, click on Drive options (advanced) to:
    • Delete existing partitions
    • Create new partitions
    • Format partitions
  3. Select the desired partition and click Next.

Step 7: Wait for Installation to Complete ​

  1. Windows will copy files, install features, and configure settings.
  2. The system will restart automatically during this process.

Step 8: Set Administrator Password ​

  1. After the system reboots, you'll be prompted to set a password for the Administrator account.
  2. Enter a strong password and confirm it.
  3. Click Finish.

Step 9: Initial Configuration ​

  1. Log in with the Administrator account and password you created.
  2. The Server Manager dashboard will launch automatically.
  3. Configure initial server settings through the dashboard.

Step 10: Post-Installation Tasks ​

  1. Install the latest Windows updates.
  2. Configure network settings.
  3. Join a domain if applicable.
  4. Configure Windows Firewall settings.
  5. Install and configure roles and features as needed.

Next Steps ​

After successful installation, proceed to configure server roles and features based on your requirements. Common roles include:

  • Active Directory Domain Services
  • DNS Server
  • DHCP Server
  • File and Storage Services
  • Web Server (IIS)
  • Remote Desktop Services

Refer to the next guide in this series for detailed instructions on post-installation configuration.