Perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server
Intermediate
Administrator
Solution Architect
Technology Manager
Windows Server
This module covers how to perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server using multiple tools and approaches. You learn how to use Sconfig to configure Server Core installations including network settings, domain join, remote management, and Windows Update, apply Desired State Configuration (DSC) to declaratively define and enforce server settings using the Local Configuration Manager (LCM) in push or pull mode, use Windows Admin Center for web-based post-install tasks, and automate configuration with answer files.
Learning objectives
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
- Explain post-installation configuration and describe the available post-installation configuration tools.
- Use Sconfig to configure Windows Server.
- Describe Desired State Configuration (DSC) and explain how to use it to configure Windows Server.
- Use Windows Admin Center to perform post-installation configuration.
- Implement answer files to complete the configuration.
Prerequisites
To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have knowledge and experience of:
- Windows Server.
- Working with command-line tools.