INTRODUCTION
Windows Server is a Microsoft operating system specifically made for servers, it provides centralized administration, security, scalability, and support for functions like file sharing, web hosting, and virtualization. It’s essential for powering IT infrastructures in businesses and data centers.
Create a Windows Virtual Machine
The first step is to create a windows virtual machine on azure.
https://dev.to/under2wenty/step-into-the-cloud-how-to-create-a-windows-11-virtual-machine-on-azure-3lal. ( choose windows server instead of Windows 11)
- wait for the virtual machine to complete deployment
- Go to resources
Connect to Windows Virtual Machine
- click on the connect icon
- from the local machine select native RDP
- Wait for the configuration to be complete, then download the RDP file
- Install the downloaded file
- click on connect and follow the prompts
- input the password used in creating the virtual machine
- wait for the windows machine
Install Windows Server
- In the search bar, Search and run window PowerShell
- On the PowerShell Interface enter the Following Command to install Windows Server:
Install-WindowsFeature -name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools
Finally you have successfully connect a Virtual Machine and Install Windows Server.
Verify Installation
- You can verify that IIS has been installed just by pasting the ip address of the VM in a browser
Conclusion
To create a scalable, safe, and effective IT environment, you must install a Windows virtual machine with Windows Server. Through this procedure, you may build an adaptable infrastructure for hosting services and apps, which will help you maximize resources and improve system performance. Now that you have the framework in place, you can investigate the many options Windows Server provides for handling your workloads and apps.