03 How to install windows Server 2016

 Certainly! Let’s walk through the steps to install Windows Server 2016. You have a few options for installation media: you can use a DVD or create a bootable USB drive. Here’s how to proceed:

1. Insert Installation Media:

   • If you have a Windows Server 2016 DVD, insert it into your computer’s optical drive.
   • Alternatively, if you’ve created a bootable USB drive with the Windows Server 2016 ISO file, plug it into a USB port.

2. Boot from Installation Media:

   • Restart your computer.
   • During startup, access the boot menu (usually by pressing a key like F12 or Esc) and select the installation media (DVD or USB).

3. Language and Keyboard Settings:

   • Choose your preferred language, time format, and keyboard layout.
   • Click “Next.”

4. Installation Process:

   • Click “Install Now.”
   • Select the appropriate Windows Server 2016 version based on your needs (e.g., Standard with Desktop Experience).
   • Accept the license terms.
   • Choose the installation type (usually “Custom: Install Windows”).

5. Partition and Disk Setup:

   • Create a partition and format the disk where you want to install Windows Server 2016.
   • Wait for the installation to complete.

6. Administrator Password:

   • Set a password for the local administrator account.
   • Log in to the desktop.

7. Initial Configuration:

   • Open the Server Manager.
   • Configure local server settings, such as changing the computer name, enabling remote desktop, assigning a static IP address, and adjusting time zone.
   • Install any necessary updates.

8. Optional: GUI vs. Core Installation:

   • Windows Server 2016 comes in two installation options:
     • Desktop Experience: Includes the Windows 10 GUI and Server Manager.
     • Server Core: Minimal installation without a GUI.
   • Choose the one that best suits your organization’s needs.

Remember that Windows Server 2016 evaluation editions expire after 180 days, so consider registering and downloading the evaluation version from the Microsoft Evaluation Center1. If you have any specific questions during the installation process, feel free to ask!