In this article, we will detail how to install Windows Server 2019 and the initial setup steps immediately after system installation. For a detailed guide on configuring Windows Server 2019, please read our next article.
1) First, you need to download the installer. You can download it on the next page.
2) After downloading the installer, you need to write it to a flash drive to make it bootable. Instructions on how to write the installer to a flash drive.
3) Next, you need to boot from the flash drive through BIOS to start the installation process. Brief instructions on how to boot from a flash drive.
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4) Now, after booting from the flash drive, we proceed to start the installation.
Select the language of the operating system, choose English.
Next, select the desired edition of Windows Server 2019 for installation. In this article, we will install the Standard version, but you can choose another version, such as Datacenter. The installation process is similar in that version.
Also, be sure to select the installer with “Desktop Experience” features, otherwise the system will be installed without a graphical interface and management will only be possible from the console.
Accept the licensing terms.
Next, select Custom installation as we are installing the system from scratch.
You will then have a menu to select the disk where you want to install the system. In our example, there is only one disk, but you may have more. Select the appropriate disk for installation and click “Next”.
Now, the actual installation process begins. Please wait for it to complete.
The system will restart several times during installation.
After the installation is complete, you will need to set a password for the administrator account. It’s recommended to use a password with both letters and numbers.
Next, log in to the system using the administrator account.
5) After installation, proceed to the initial setup. The first steps after installation are to activate the system and download all available updates. First, let’s start with activation. Go to “System Properties” => Windows Activation => Activate Windows => and enter your key. If you don’t have a key, you can purchase a product key from our online store at the lowest prices on the next page. Instant delivery of the product key to your email will ensure prompt activation of the system!
After activation, go back to “System Properties” and verify that everything has been activated. If yes, proceed to download the latest updates.
Click on “Check for updates”.
Download the updates and install them. After installation, you will need to restart the system.
That’s it. The installation and initial setup are complete. For detailed configuration of Windows Server 2019, please read our next article.
