Preparing your server

Before starting the installation, some tasks need to be completed to prepare the server. First, make sure you have installed the Network Cards and configured their settings. Even if your network has a DHCP server, it is imperative that the server is assigned a static IP address manually. You should verify that the server has Internet connectivity from the external side, even though keeping the server connected to the public internet is not required for the installation itself. In fact, from a security perspective, it's best to disconnect the server from the internet after having verified that it can connect and reconnect it only after the installation has completed, and the Getting Started Wizard has completed. In case the server is to be domain-joined, verify that you have full connectivity to your domain controller as well. We recommend not trusting PING as a way of assuring this connectivity, but using something more reliable, like trying to access a file-share or...