Windows Server Installation Flashcards
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
AD DS is a service on Windows Server 2022 that can organize users, computers, and other resources into logical groups.
Client-server network model
In the client-server model, each host has a specific role in the network. In the Windows environment, this model is also known as domain networking.
Server Core
Server Core installation option supports all server roles and includes basic server components. It can be managed using PowerShell and Windows Admin Center but does not include a GUI.
Windows Server licensing
Windows Server licensing is dependent on the number of core processors and the number of users connecting to the server.
Stand-alone
In the stand-alone model:
Each host functions independently.
Communication takes place using a commonly available public network, such as the internet.
The hosts are not connected by a local area network.
Workgroup
The workgroup model is based on peer-to-peer networking. In the workgroup model:
None of the hosts in a workgroup have a specific role.
All hosts can function as both workstation and server.
All hosts in a workgroup can both provide network services and consume network services.
The hosts are linked together by some type of local network connection.
Hosts in the same workgroup can access shared resources on other hosts.
Drawbacks of the workgroup model are:
Lack of scalability.
Lack of centralized configuration control.
Lack of centralized authentication.
Lack of centrally applied security settings.
Complex data backup process.
Client-server
In the client-server model, each host has a specific role in the network:
Servers provide file storage, authentication, email, and printing. A server may even be configured as a hypervisor, which allows the server to run multiple virtual machines. Virtual machines can be used as single-purpose servers, such as hosting enterprise applications that might be incompatible with other enterprise applications.
Clients request services from servers.
The client-server model is known as domain networking in a Windows environment. Key domain networking facts include the following:
Domain networking uses security principles, which are entities such as users and computers.
A Windows domain is a collection of security principles that share a central authentication database called Active Directory.
The Active Directory database is located on one or more servers in the domain.
Domains are much more efficient and scalable than workgroups due to a centralized management structure and function.
Drawbacks of the client-server model include the following:
Increased implementation cost due to specialized hardware and software requirements.
Increased planning time required for implementation.
Increased implementation complexity.
Increased knowledge required to manage the implementation.
Windows Defender
Windows Defender is built-in security software. It provides antivirus and firewall protection.
Hyper-V
The Hyper-V role in Windows Server enables you to create and manage virtual machines.
Internet Information Services
Internet Information Services (IIS) is a Windows web server. An IIS server receives and responds to client requests for HTML pages and files.
Windows Deployment Services
Admin can use Windows Deployment Services to deploy the Windows operating system to computers across the network.
DHCP services
A DHCP server assigns an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway to each client.
DNS server
A DNS server translates a domain name into its associated IP address.
File and Storage Services
File and Storage Services can be used to manage file servers – a centralized location for storing files that are shared with all users across a network.
Network load balancing
Network load balancing distributes traffic across servers, ensuring a steady flow of information across a network.
Windows Server Update Services
Windows Server Update Services allows administrators an easy way to find and deploy Microsoft product updates.
Windows Server 2022 Standard
Access Licenses (CALs)
Supports up to 48 TB of RAM
Supports up to 64 64-bit sockets
Supports an unlimited number of cores
Storage Replica (One resource group and one partnership with a 2 TB volume
Windows Server 2022 Essentials
Supports up to 25 users
Supports up to 50 devices
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter
Supports unlimited VMs
Shielded Hyper-V VMs for increased security and isolation
Supports up to 48 TB of RAM
Supports up to 64 64-bit sockets
Supports an unlimited number of cores
Software-defined networking
Unlimited Storage Replica
Storage Spaces Direct
Network Controller
Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition
Azure Extended Network
Hotpatching
Storage Spaces Direct
Processor requirements include:
Processor requirements include:
1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
x64 instruction set compatibility
Must support:
NX and DEP
CMPXCHG16b, LAHF/SAHF, and PrefetchW
Second level address translation (EPT or NPT)
Network adapter requirements include:
Network adapter requirements include:
Ethernet adapter with at least 1 gigabit per second throughput
PCI Express compliant
Support for Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE) is recommended but not required
Support for KDNet network debugging is recommended but not required
Note the following storage requirements:
Note the following storage requirements:
A Windows Server storage adapter needs to be PCI Express compliant
Hard disk drives cannot be PATA
Boot, page, and data drives cannot be ATA, PATA, EIDE, or IDE
The system partition must be at least 32 GB (This is the bare minimum needed to run the core operating system. Additional space will be required to implement a server effectively.)
RAM requirements include:
RAM requirements include:
512 MB (Server with Desktop Experience installation option requires 2 GB)
Error Correcting Code (ECC) type or similar technology for physical host deployments
Additional requirements include:
Additional requirements include:
Trusted Platform Module
Graphics device and monitor that supports 1024x768 or higher resolution
UEFI 2.3.1 c-based system and firmware that supports secure boot
Server Core
Server Core:
Includes basic server components
Supports all server roles
Does not include a graphical user interface (GUI)
Can be managed remotely using PowerShell or Windows Admin Center
Is the recommended installation type for most organizations
Server with Desktop Experience
Server with Desktop Experience:
Includes all server components
Supports all server roles
Includes a GUI
Takes up more installation space than Server Core
