02 - Windows Server 2012 Basic Configuration (Video in Khmer)

Hello my friend! Today I show you step-by-step how to do Basic Configuration in Windows Server 2012 R2! After install OS finish, performing basic setup like changing computer name, setting static IP address, enabling Remote Desktop (RDP), and configuring time zone is super important before using server! Very easy to follow with video tutorial in Khmer! Let's get started!

1. Change Computer Name (Server Name)

Default Windows Server name is random string (like WIN-A1B2C3D4). You should rename server to clean and easy name first!

1. Open Server Manager > click Local Server on left panel.
2. Click on Computer name link (example WIN-XXXXXXX).
3. Click Change... button, type new name (example: SRV2012-DC01 or SERVER01), and click OK.
4. Restart Server when prompt ask reboot to apply new name.

💡 Tip: Always rename your server BEFORE installing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)! Renaming server after domain controller setup is much more complicated and can break network services!

2. Set Static IP Address

Server must use Static IP Address so client computers and devices can always locate it on network!

1. Open Server Manager > click Local Server > click Ethernet network link.
2. Right-click your network adapter card > select Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > click Properties.
4. Select Use the following IP address and enter:
   • IP address: 192.168.1.10
   • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
   • Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
   • Preferred DNS server: 192.168.1.10 (or 8.8.8.8)
5. Click OK and Close.

💡 Tip: Never leave server using DHCP dynamic IP! If router reboot and change server IP address, client computers cannot access file shares or domain login!

3. Enable Remote Desktop (RDP)

Remote Desktop allows you to connect and manage your server remotely from your daily workstation PC!

1. Open Server Manager > click Local Server.
2. Click Remote Desktop link (default status is Disabled).
3. Select Allow remote connections to this computer.
4. Click OK to apply firewall rule automatically.

💡 Tip: Remote Desktop makes server management super easy! You can work on server without keeping VMware Workstation window open all the time!

4. Set Time Zone & Date

Correct date and time setup is essential for network logs and Active Directory authentication!

1. Open Server Manager > click Local Server.
2. Click Time zone link (default is (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time).
3. Click Change time zone... button.
4. Select your local time zone (example: (UTC+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta) and click OK.

💡 Tip: Active Directory domain controller authentication requires time difference between client PC and server to be less than 5 minutes!

5. Check Windows Firewall & Updates

Make sure server is protected and ready:

• Windows Firewall: Access via Server Manager > Tools > Windows Firewall with Advanced Security to review inbound and outbound rules.
• Windows Updates: Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update to check for latest security patches.

💡 Tip: Always test Windows patches on test environment first before applying to live production server!

Watch Video Tutorial (Khmer)

Watch full step-by-step video tutorial below to see complete basic configuration process in Khmer:

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Hope this tutorial help you perform basic configuration on Windows Server 2012 R2 easily! Practice setup your server step-by-step today. Happy learning my friends! Sharing is caring!