Deploy HQ-DC01¶
Purpose¶
Deploy the first Windows Server 2025 server.
VM settings¶
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | HQ-DC01 |
| OS | Windows Server 2025 |
| vCPU | 2 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Disk | 80 GB |
| Network | Servers VLAN |
| IP | 172.20.20.10/24 |
| Gateway | 172.20.20.1 |
| DNS before promotion | temporary external or firewall resolver |
| DNS after promotion | 172.20.20.10 |
Post-install tasks¶
- Install VirtIO drivers.
- Install QEMU Guest Agent.
- Rename server to
HQ-DC01. - Configure static IP.
- Install updates.
- Set timezone.
- Take snapshot before AD DS installation.
PowerShell example¶
After reboot: