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Server Administration 2012 Lab-1

A Computer and Windows Server 2012 Operating System DVD.

Lab – 1: Installing Windows Server 2012 Operating System
1. Restart the System and go to BIOS.
2. Set the First Boot Device as DVD ROM.
3. Save the settings by Pressing F10 and clickYES.
4. Insert Windows Server 2012DVD and Restart the system.
5. Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD.
6. System copies the files from DVD.
7. Select the language to install English.
8. ClickInstall now.
9. Select the edition Windows Server 2012Standard (Server with a GUI), click Next.
10. Check the box I accept the license termsand click Next.
11. Select Custom Installation.
12. ClickDrive options.
13. Select Unallocated Space and clickNew.
14. Enter the size for the partition, and clickApply.
15. Select the Partition and clickNext.
16. Windows Installation will start.
17. System Restarts.
18. Completes the Installation, and system will be restarted.
19. Enter Password and Re-enter Password for Administrator account, click Finish.
20. Enter Password and Logon using the Administrator account.
21. Finally Administrator has logged in.

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