Installing Windows Server

Windows Server Roles Windows Server 2012 roles describe a server’s primary function. For example, a server role might be deploying files, accessing web content, or centrally printing a file. You can select to install one or more roles on a Windows Server 2012 environment. The Add Roles and Features Wizard …

Administering Windows Server 2012 Server Manager Server Manager is the primary graphical tool used to manage both local and remote servers. With Server Manager you can create groups of servers. This enables you to perform administrative tasks quickly across multiple servers that perform the same role, or are members of the same group. Try It In …

In Windows Server 2012 there is no longer an activation grace period. A server that is not activated will be in a "notification" state which can result in hourly shut downs until it is activated.

When installing Windows Server you are given two choices: Upgrade: Install Windows and keep files, settings, and applications or Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).