Windows Server 2022 & Powershell All-in-One For Dummies. Sara Perrott
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      Being familiar with Server Manager, and how to find the tools that you need will make your life as a system administrator much simpler. From knowing how to access the basic information about your server (like its hostname, IP address, and activation status) to installing new roles and features, Server Manager offers you a central administration point to start from.

      This chapter starts with an introduction to Server Manager and discusses where the tools are located that will enable you to be able to perform your job. Then I explain the roles and features that are available in Windows Server 2022.

      Server Manager is where you’ll spend a great deal of time with a brand-new server. It launches right after you log in and is a central management area for the server you’re logged into.

Snapshot of the Server Manager Dashboard with the Quick Start tile at the top.

      FIGURE 1-1: The Server Manager Dashboard with the Quick Start tile at the top.

      Roles and features

      Roles and features allow you to add functionality to your server. A role is something you want to use your server to do. For instance, you may install the Active Directory Domain Services role so that you can make this server a domain controller. A feature is typically used to support a role. In this case, you would also install the management tools for Active Directory Domain Services (you’ll be prompted to install this feature when you select the role). The management tools are a feature.

Snapshot of the File and Storage Services management window.

      FIGURE 1-2: The File and Storage Services management window.

      Diagnostics

      Here are a few of the items in the Tools menu that have helped me over the years:

       Event Viewer: When I’m troubleshooting an issue, my first stop is almost always the Event Viewer. I start with the System, Application, and Security logs, and then I get into role- and/or component-specific logs if needed.

       Performance Monitor: Performance Monitor is a very useful tool when you need to be able to measure very specific metrics in relation to performance like central processing unit (CPU) idle time, interrupt time, user time, and so on. It provides hundreds of counters out of the box and can be set to start when a certain criteria or threshold is met. This tool is most useful for troubleshooting issues related to performance like slowness and/or freezing.

       Resource Monitor: If you just want a quick look at how your system is doing, Resource Monitor is great for that. It has a simple summary screen that gives you information on your CPU, disk, network, and memory usage. This tool focuses on resource utilization and could help troubleshoot issues like low disk space, an overutilized disk, or insufficient network bandwidth.FIGURE 1-3: The Tools menu in Server Manager.

       System Configuration: I use System Configuration when I’m having boot issues. The Boot tab gives me several helpful options, including whether I want to use safe boot, if I want to create a boot log, and if I want to use a very basic video setting.

       System Information: When you need to know what your hardware specs are or what some of your settings are, this should be your go-to utility. It can even tell you what version of BIOS you’re running and what mode it’s running in.

       Windows Memory Diagnostic: This is the same memory diagnostic that I cover in Book 1, Chapter 2. You’re simply launching it from the menu rather than typing in the name of the program.

       Windows PowerShell: PowerShell is always handy. You can query settings and export to a text file if need be.

      Configuration tasks

Snapshot of the Server Manager�s Local Server properties screen.

      FIGURE 1-4: The Server Manager’s Local Server properties screen.

      Configure and Manage Storage

Snapshot of Working with disks in the File and Storage Services area of Server Manager.