Installing Windows Server

This chapter is designed to provide you with detailed instructions for installing Windows Server 2016. The step-by-step instructions, driven by easy-to-understand graphics, explain and show you how to master the installation of Windows Server 2016. With the guidance provided by this easy-to-follow chapter, you will quickly learn the installation process without obstacles. It is an excellent collection of how-to tips and an easy way of getting the job done. With that in mind, this chapter covers the following installation types:

• Clean installation
• Installation over a network using Windows Deployment Service (WDS)
• Unattended installation
• Upgrade and migration

In this chapter, we will cover:

• Understanding partition schemes
• Understanding boot options
• Understanding installation options
• Performing a clean installation
• Performing a network installation
• Performing an unattended installation
• Performing upgrade and migration