09 - Windows Server 2022 Install Server Core (Video Tutorial in Khmer)

Hello my friend! Today I show you step-by-step how to Install Windows Server Core (without desktop GUI) in Windows Server 2022! Server Core is super lightweight, fast, use very low RAM, and very secure because no graphical desktop interface! Very easy to follow with video tutorial in Khmer! Let's get started!

Step 1: Boot Virtual Machine from Installation Media

First, boot your server VM or physical computer from Windows Server 2022 ISO image file or USB drive.

1. Create new Virtual Machine in Hyper-V (or VMware) with at least 2 GB RAM and 32 GB disk space.
2. Attach Windows Server 2022 ISO file to optical drive.
3. Start VM and press any key quickly when screen show Press any key to boot from CD or DVD....

💡 Tip: Server Core require much less RAM memory than Desktop Experience GUI! 2 GB RAM is already enough for running basic Server Core services smooth!

Step 2: Select Server Core Edition

When Windows Setup screen popup, choose language, time format, keyboard, then click Install Now.

1. When list of operating system editions show up, choose:

Windows Server 2022 Standard
(Server Core Installation)

2. Click Next button.

⚠️ Warning: Do NOT select "(Desktop Experience)" option here! Server Core edition is listed without "Desktop Experience" text! If you select Desktop Experience, Windows will install full GUI desktop!

Step 3: Install Windows Server Operating System

1. Accept license terms and click Next.
2. Select installation type: Custom: Install Microsoft Server operating system only (advanced)
3. Select your target drive partition (Unallocated Space) and click Next to start copy files and install Windows.
4. Wait setup finish automatically and computer restart.

Step 4: Set Administrator Password

After computer reboot finish, Windows display black CMD screen and ask you to change Administrator password before sign in!

1. Press Enter on <OK> to set password.
2. Type your new Administrator password (must be strong password: capital letter, numbers, symbol!).
3. Re-type password to confirm, then press Enter.
4. Screen show Your password has been changed. Click OK to log into Command Prompt!

💡 Tip: If password rejected, make sure password meet Windows complexity rule (at least 8 characters, combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, special characters @#$)!

Step 5: Basic Server Configuration using SConfig

In Server Core, you don't have Start menu or Control Panel, but Microsoft give us super easy text menu tool called SConfig!

1. In CMD prompt, type command below and press Enter:

sconfig

2. In SConfig menu screen, you can easily setup:
   • Option 2) Computer Name: Change hostname (example: SRV-CORE-01).
   • Option 8) Network Settings: Configure static IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Preferred DNS server.
   • Option 1) Domain/Workgroup: Join computer to Active Directory domain.
   • Option 4) Configure Remote Management: Enable remote PowerShell & Server Manager access.
   • Option 6) Download and Install Updates: Update Windows Server.

💡 Tip: Always set Static IP Address and Computer Name first before joining domain or promoting server roles!

Step 6: Verify Server Setup with Command Line

You can test network connection and verify server hostname using quick PowerShell/CMD commands:

# Check current hostname
hostname

# Check IP address configuration
ipconfig /all

# Test ping network gateway
ping 192.168.1.1

💡 Tip: If you accidently close CMD window and screen go completely black, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager > click Run new task > type cmd or powershell and press Enter to open command prompt again!

Watch Video Tutorial (Khmer)

Watch full step-by-step video tutorial below to see how to install and setup Windows Server Core in Khmer:

---

Hope this tutorial help you install Windows Server Core easily! Practice setup Server Core VM today. Happy learning my friends! Sharing is caring!