03 - Windows Server 2022 Basic Configuration (Video Tutorial in Khmer)

Hello my friend! Today I show you step-by-step how to do Basic Configuration in Windows Server 2022! After install OS, these basic steps help your server ready for production! Very easy to follow with video tutorial in Khmer! Let's get started!

1. Change Server Computer Name

Default Windows Server name is random (like WIN-A1B2C3D4). You should rename it to meaningful name first!

1. Open Server Manager > click Local Server.
2. Click on Computer name link.
3. Click Change... button, type new name (example: DC01, WEB01, FILE01), and click OK.
4. Restart Server to apply new computer name.

💡 Tip: Always rename your server BEFORE installing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)! Renaming server after AD DS installed is much more complicated!

2. Set Static IP Address

Server must use Static IP Address so client computers can always find it on network!

1. Open Server Manager > click Local Server > click Ethernet network link.
2. Right-click network adapter > select Properties.
3. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > click Properties.
4. Choose 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)

💡 Tip: Never use DHCP dynamic IP on server! If server IP changes after reboot, network shares and domain login will disconnect!

3. Enable Remote Desktop (RDP)

Remote Desktop lets you manage server from your workstation PC without going to server computer room!

1. Open Server Manager > click Local Server.
2. Click Remote Desktop (default is Disabled).
3. Select Allow remote connections to this computer and click OK.

💡 Tip: For security, use strong Administrator password and never expose RDP port 3389 directly to public Internet! Use VPN or Firewall rule instead!

4. Install Server Roles & Features

Windows Server uses Roles and Features to run services like Active Directory, Web Server, or File Server.

1. Open Server Manager > click Manage > Add Roles and Features.
2. Select Role-based or feature-based installation.
3. Select common roles you need:
   • Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS): Manage domain users and security.
   • DNS Server: Resolve server domain names to IP address.
   • DHCP Server: Auto-assign IP address to client PCs.
   • Web Server (IIS): Host websites and web applications.
   • File and Storage Services: Create network file shares.

💡 Tip: Only install server roles you actually need! Extra unused roles use extra RAM and increase security risk!

5. Check Windows Update & Firewall

Keep your server safe and updated:

• Windows Update: Go to Settings > Windows Update > click Check for updates.
• Windows Firewall: Go to Server Manager > Tools > Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security to configure firewall rules.

💡 Tip: Always test Windows updates on staging server before applying to live production server!

Watch Video Tutorial (Khmer)

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

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Hope this tutorial help you configure Windows Server 2022 easily! Practice setting up your server today. Happy learning my friends! Sharing is caring!