Updated on 2024-09-24 GMT+08:00

Installing a Server

Prerequisites

You have obtained the account and its password of the server administrator.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the server as the administrator.
  2. Start Server Manager and click Dashboard.
  3. Click Add Roles and Features. In the displayed Add Roles and Features Wizard dialog box, complete settings as prompted, and click Next.
  4. On the Installation Type page, select Role-based or feature-based installation.
  5. Select a destination server.
  6. In the Server Roles window, select Active Directory Domain Services, DNS Server, and Remote Desktop Service.
  7. (Optional) Select features required for the server or click Next to skip this step.
  8. Choose Remote Desktop Service > Role Service.

    Select Remote Desktop Session Host, Remote Desktop Connection Broker, Remote Desktop Licensing, Remote Desktop Gateway, and Remote Desktop Web Access.

  9. (Optional) Choose Web Server (IIS) > Role Services. In the displayed window, accept the default settings.
  10. (Optional) Choose Network Policies and Access Services. Accept the default selection.
  11. Confirm the installation settings and click Install.
  12. When the installation completes, click Finish and restart the application server.