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Hello,
I am currently undertaking a cyber security course. The current module I am doing is all about Server and network administration. So I have decided to build a home server to use for training purposes. I have bought the relevant hardware and is ready to proceed. The motherboard I am using for the build is an ASrock B459M Pro4 and it came with an installation dvd that has Windows 10 and all of the drivers and utilities to be install.
My question is.
Can I install Windows server 2016 onto the system without having first installed the files from the dvd that came with the motherboard?
Hi @Verdell davis ,
Yes, you can. Your device probably meet the following requirements.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/system-requirements
Thank you for answering the question.
I have a follow up question.
Would it be better to install the OS, Drivers and Utilities from the DVD and then creat a Virtual Server platform for my intended use?
Would it be better to install the OS, Drivers and Utilities from the DVD and then creat a Virtual Server platform for my intended use?
I think it's better to install OS etc. from the DVD and then create a virtual platform.
Have a nice day.