Windows Server 2008 R2 Tutorial -

: This version uses PowerShell 2.0. While powerful, it lacks many of the advanced cmdlets found in newer versions like Server 2012.

: After installing roles (like DNS or DHCP), run the Best Practices Analyzer (BPA) from Server Manager to identify security or performance misconfigurations. Windows Server 2008 R2 Tutorial

: Choose between "Full Installation" (Standard/Enterprise) for a graphical interface or "Server Core" for a command-line-only footprint. : This version uses PowerShell 2