Basic Configuration tasks in Windows Server 2019

Summary

This tutorial video guides viewers through the essential configuration steps for a newly installed Windows Server 2019 on Oracle VM VirtualBox. The process includes updating the system, setting the correct time zone for UTC +5:30, assigning a static IP address (172.168.2.5 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and gateway 172.168.2.1), enabling Remote Desktop for remote management, and renaming the server to WS2k-19-DC01 in preparation for promoting it to a domain controller in a forthcoming video. The video ensures viewers are equipped with a foundational setup before advancing to more complex network configurations.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video demonstrates basic configuration tasks for Windows Server 2019 after installation.
• 🛠️ The first task is to perform system updates using Windows Update to ensure the system is up to date.
• 🌐 The second task involves configuring the time zone to match the server's location, in this case, UTC +5:30 for India.
• 📍 The third task is assigning a static IP address to the server, which includes setting IP, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS servers.
• 🔒 Enabling remote management is a default setting, allowing management from other servers.
• 🖥️ Remote Desktop is enabled to allow server management from other computers, with firewall exceptions added.
• 🔄 The server is renamed to a specific name, in this case, WS2k19-DC01, which indicates it will be a domain controller in the future.
• 🔄 A system restart is required after renaming the server and making certain configuration changes.
• 🔧 The Server Manager automatically opens upon login, but this can be disabled to prevent it from starting automatically.
• 💻 The video concludes with a confirmation of the server's new name, static IP address, updated system, and adjusted time zone.
• 📝 The next step, as mentioned, is to promote the server as a domain controller for a new forest in a future video.

Q & A

What basic configuration tasks are performed after installing Windows Server 2019?

The basic configuration tasks include updating the system, configuring the time zone, assigning a static IP address, enabling remote desktop, and renaming the server.

How can you check for system updates on Windows Server 2019?

You can check for system updates by going to the Settings console, selecting 'Update & Security', and clicking on 'Check for updates'.

Why is it necessary to configure the time zone on Windows Server 2019?

Configuring the time zone is necessary to ensure that the server's time reflects the correct local time for the region it is operating in, which is important for scheduling tasks and logging events.

What is the default time zone set on a newly installed Windows Server 2019?

The default time zone is set to UTC +8, which corresponds to the time zone for some parts of the US and Canada.

How do you change the time zone on Windows Server 2019?

You can change the time zone by going to the Settings console, selecting 'Time & Language', and then choosing the appropriate time zone from the drop-down menu.

What is the process for assigning a static IP address to a Windows Server 2019?

To assign a static IP address, you go to the Network Connections console, select the Ethernet adapter, open its properties, and then configure Internet Protocol Version 4 to use a static IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS settings.

Why is enabling remote desktop important on Windows Server 2019?

Enabling remote desktop allows administrators to manage the server remotely from other computers, which is crucial for maintaining and troubleshooting the server without needing physical access.

How do you enable remote desktop on Windows Server 2019?

You can enable remote desktop by going to System Properties, selecting the 'Remote' tab, and then checking the box that allows remote connections to the computer.

What is the purpose of renaming a Windows Server 2019 machine?

Renaming a Windows Server 2019 machine helps in identifying the server's role or purpose more clearly, especially when it is intended to be a domain controller or part of a specific network infrastructure.

What name was assigned to the Windows Server 2019 in the script, and what does it signify?

The name assigned was 'WS2k19-DC01', which signifies 'Windows Server 2019 Domain Controller 01', indicating that this server will be promoted to a domain controller in the next video.

Why is it recommended to disable Server Manager from starting automatically at logon?

Disabling Server Manager from starting automatically at logon can improve the user experience by reducing startup time and preventing unnecessary clutter on the desktop, allowing users to open it manually when needed.

How can you prevent Server Manager from starting automatically at logon on Windows Server 2019?

You can prevent Server Manager from starting automatically by going to its properties, and then checking the box that states 'Do not start Server Manager automatically at logon'.

Outlines

00:00

🛠️ Basic Configuration Tasks for Windows Server 2019

This paragraph outlines the initial setup and configuration steps for a newly installed Windows Server 2019. The process begins with updating the system to ensure it has the latest patches and security updates. Following this, the time zone is adjusted to match the local time in India, specifically setting it to UTC +5:30. The next step involves assigning a static IP address to the server, which is crucial for network stability and management. This includes configuring the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS settings. The paragraph also covers enabling remote desktop, which is essential for remote server management, and concludes with the renaming of the server to 'WS2k19-DC01' in preparation for promoting it to a domain controller in the subsequent video.

05:01

🔄 Enabling Remote Management and Renaming the Server

The second paragraph focuses on enabling remote management and desktop access to the Windows Server 2019 for easier administration from other computers. It explains how to disable the default settings and allow remote connections, including configuring the firewall to allow these connections. Additionally, the paragraph details the process of renaming the server to a specific name, 'WS2k19-DC01', which reflects its intended role as a Windows Server 2019 domain controller. The speaker also discusses disabling the automatic opening of the Server Manager upon login for a more streamlined user experience. The paragraph concludes with a summary of the completed tasks, including system updates, time zone configuration, IP address assignment, remote management setup, and server renaming, all in anticipation of the next steps which involve promoting the server to a domain controller.

Keywords

💡Windows Server 2019

Windows Server 2019 is an operating system developed by Microsoft, designed to manage networks, domains, and server infrastructure. In the video, it is the primary subject as the host demonstrates the basic configuration tasks required after its installation. The script mentions installing and configuring Windows Server 2019 in an Oracle VM VirtualBox environment, indicating its use for virtualized server management.

💡Oracle VM VirtualBox

Oracle VM VirtualBox is a virtualization software package that allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine. In the context of the video, Windows Server 2019 is installed within a VirtualBox virtual machine, showcasing how to set up a server environment using virtualization technology.

💡System Update

A system update refers to the process of upgrading or patching an operating system to the latest version, which includes security updates, bug fixes, and feature enhancements. The video script describes checking for and installing system updates for Windows Server 2019 to ensure it is up to date, which is a critical step in maintaining system security and stability.

💡Time Zone

A time zone is a region of the Earth that observes the same standard time due to being at a similar longitudinal position. The script explains how to configure the time zone for Windows Server 2019 to match the geographical location of the server administrator, which is essential for accurate timekeeping and synchronization of server events.

💡Static IP Address

A static IP address is a fixed Internet Protocol address assigned to a device, ensuring it remains constant and does not change. The video describes assigning a static IP address to the Windows Server 2019 virtual machine, which is necessary for consistent network communication and remote access to the server.

💡Remote Desktop

Remote Desktop is a feature that allows users to connect to and control a computer remotely, as if they were physically present in front of it. The script details enabling Remote Desktop on Windows Server 2019, which enables administrators to manage the server from other computers, enhancing flexibility and accessibility.

💡Server Renaming

Server renaming is the process of changing the name of a server to something more descriptive or standardized. In the video, the server is renamed to 'WS2k19-DC01' to reflect its role as a Windows Server 2019 domain controller, which helps in identifying the server's purpose and function within a network.

💡Active Directory Domain Services

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is a feature of Windows Server that provides centralized authentication, network security, and user management for a network. The video mentions planning to install AD DS on Windows Server 2019, which is a key component for creating a managed network environment with user and resource access control.

💡DNS Service

DNS, or Domain Name System, is a service that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers use to communicate over the internet. The script notes the intention to install DNS service on the server in a future video, which is crucial for resolving domain names to IP addresses within a network.

💡Server Manager

Server Manager is a tool in Windows Server used for managing server roles, applications, and overall server configuration. The video script refers to Server Manager multiple times, indicating its use for performing tasks such as system updates, time zone configuration, and enabling remote management.

💡Domain Controller

A domain controller is a server that manages security and user access within an Active Directory Domain. The video script mentions promoting the Windows Server 2019 as a domain controller in a future tutorial, which implies setting up the server to handle user authentication and authorization for a network.

Highlights

Introduction to configuring basic tasks after installing Windows Server 2019.

Installation of Windows Server 2019 on Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Plan to install Active Directory domain service on the server.

First task: System update for Windows Server 2019.

Using Windows Update to check for and install updates.

Second task: Configuring the time zone to UTC +5:30.

Changing time zone settings to match the presenter's location in India.

Third task: Assigning a static IP address to the server.

Configuring Internet Protocol version 4 for a static IP.

Specifying IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS settings.

Fourth task: Enabling remote desktop for server management.

Allowing remote connections and adding firewall exceptions.

Fifth task: Renaming the server for clarity and future use as a domain controller.

Assigning a name that reflects the server's role in the upcoming domain controller setup.

Disabling Server Manager from starting automatically at logon.

Finalizing the basic configuration tasks before promoting the server as a domain controller.

Upcoming video demonstration will focus on promoting the server as a domain controller for a new forest.

Transcripts

hello everyone welcome to amazake

webcast in this video we're going to see

what are the basic configuration tasks

that we need to perform after installing

Windows Server 2019 in the last video

demonstration we have installed Windows

Server 2019 in our Oracle VM VirtualBox

now we want to configure certain basic

tasks and then after we are going to

install Active Directory domain service

on our Windows Server 2019 so these are

the basic configuration tasks that we

want to perform on our newly install

Windows Server 2019

first we're going for the system update

then we will configure time zone after

that we will assign a static IP address

to our server then we will enable remote

desktop so we can remotely manage our

server and in the last step we will

rename our server so let's see how we

can perform this task on Windows Server

2019 let's go back to our virtual

machine as you can see we have a Windows

Server 2019 data center evolution

Edition install up and running in

VirtualBox

let's open saw manager and on a saw

manager console and going to click on

local server fine here you can see our

operating system version which is

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 and the

first task we are going for the system

update so here we have options for

Windows Update and that it is selected

download updates only using Windows

Update let's click on it then as you can

see Internet is connected to our virtual

machine let's click on check for updates

ok as you can see our system is up to

date last check today at 11:58 a.m. las

cruces console you can also open that

console by settings console as well

let's click on start button and let's

click on a settings icon here we have

options for up to 10 security last click

on it

and here we have the seam off since if

you want to check for the system update

for that you simply need to click on

check for update fine here we have a

some options for Advanced Settings

solace click on advanced absence and

update options are there so you can

change as per your requirement I'm going

to close it because our server is up to

date in the second task we are going to

setup times on so as you can see time

zone is currently set to UTC 8 double 0

it is according to facilities on US

Canada and right now I'm in India so I

want to change my time zone which is UTC

+ 5:30 so let's click on it and here we

have options to change time zone so

let's click on tacking and from this

drop down I'm going to select UTC + 530

Chennai Kolkata Mumbai New Delhi let's

click on ok and click on ok now as you

can see that information is not updated

here so if you want to update that

information here you need to click on a

refresh and now you can say time zone is

set to UDC plus 4 30 let's move to the

next step in that we are going to assign

static IP address to of a server let's

go back to our computer and here as you

can see under Ethernet it is set to

assign IP address from DHCP + click on

it that will open network connections

console where our adapter is there a

select our Ethernet adapter right click

on it and select properties we are only

going to use Internet Protocol version 4

so I am going to clear the check box for

Internet Protocol version 6

let's select Internet Protocol version 4

and click on properties as you can see

it is current to set to obtain IP

address automatically from DHCP server

we want to assign static IP address to

this computer that's why I'm going to

select use the following IP address here

I'm going to assign IP address 172 one

870 2.5

mask will be 255.255.255.0 and my

different gateway is 172 one 8.72 dot

one and my dns will be 170 to 180 72.5

and alternate DNS addresses 8.8.8.8

here i want to Manson one thing that

happens here preferred DNS server is set

to 170 to 180 72.5 as we don't have DNS

service installed on this computer right

now but in the next video we are

planning to install DNS service on the

server as well and in advance that's why

I have a sign of a local IP address as a

preferred DNS server let's click on OK

click on close and close this console

now that's a gain a hit on refresh

button and as you can see now our

computer is displaying Ethernet IP

address 170 to 180 72.5

our next task is unable a remote texture

so let's go back to soul manager and

here you can see remote management is by

default enabled that means you can

manage this server from other servers so

manager we also want to unable to remote

desktop so we can manage our server from

other computer as well by using a remote

desktop connection as click on disable

and here I'm going to select allow

remote connection to this computer it

will also add a remote next or firewall

exception to this computer as well as

click on ok click on apply and click on

OK that's again hit on refresh button

and here you can see remote extra face

and he pulled it now in the last step

we're going to rename our server we want

to assign one specific name instead of

you can see a one random name is there

so let's click on it click on change and

here under computer name I'm going to

assign a name that will be a W as to

k-19 - DC 0 1 why I am giving this name

W has took in 19 mins Windows Server

2000 19 and we want to promote this

server as a domain controller in the

next video that's why in advance

I'm giving the name DC 0 1 that is stand

for domain controller 0 1 so this name

will make sense a Windows Server 2000 19

domain controller number 1 let's click

on OK and we need to restart our

computer so let's click on OK click on

close and first I'm going to close so

manage here and then I'm going to click

on restart Now button after restart the

sprays control after delete key to

unlock this server let's press with the

password

one thing is there that you have noticed

that whenever you log into a Windows

Server 2019 computer some manager will

open automatically and that we don't

want so for that I'm going to click on

manage here we have a absence force all

manager properties and here I'm going to

select the check box do not starts all

manager automatically at logon let's

click on OK and as you know that already

I have pin the saw manager console to my

taskbar so whenever I required saw

manager that I'm simply I can click over

here and then I can open saw manager

let's click on local server and here you

can see compare name is there that we

have changed to WS 2k 19 - DC 0 1 we

have enabled remote desktop as you can

see here we have a sign 1 static IP

address 170 to 180 72.5 then we have

checked for update as well our system is

up to date and then we have changed

timezone as well so my current time zone

is UTC + 530 according to India region

so that was all about basic

configuration tasks that we can perform

after installing Windows Server 2019 in

the next video demonstration we are

going to promote this server as the

domain controller for a new forest thank

you all for watching this video