Installation of SharePoint 2013 on Windows Server 2012 R2 -Part 1
Hello Everyone,
In this blog, I'll walk you step by step through the installation of SharePoint 2013 on Windows Server 2012 R2. Before going ahead in detail, Let's quick check out the Hardware and Software requirements for SharePoint 2013 installation. you can click here to understand the complete System requirements for this installation.
Based on my experience with SharePoint 2013 Installation, It would not be the good idea to write complete end to end installation process in a single blog. Therefore, I am dividing this complete installation process in five parts, and will write all the parts in following sequence. you should be able to access any part directly from any of the blogs as below are the provided links to browse the Installation steps.
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In part 1, I'll show you how to install Windows Server 2012 R2. You can download Evaluation version of Windows Server 2012 from below mentioned URL
Once, you get Windows Server 2012 R2 downloaded at your local machine. You need to unzip the ISO file into a folder. here, you will get your installation files.
Please follow the below mentioned steps to Install Windows Server 2012 R2 on your Machine.
1. Right click on Setup file and execute as
2. Here, you will be asked to set the language, time and Currency format and input method preference for your installation. Select the English default one and Click on Next button to continue.
3. Windows Setup screen appears, Click on Install Now button
4. Based on your installation Type, you will be promoted to provide the Product Key to Activate Windows. Enter a valid product key and press Next button
5. Based on your Windows Server 2012 R2 installation files, you will be asked to select a Installation Type which you want to Install on your Machine. Select the x64 edition and press Next button
6. From the following screen, read the License terms and Press Next Button
7. Following screen gives you option to choose the Installation Type which you want for your Windows Server 2012 R2. Select Custom: Install Windows only (Advanced) option on screen.
8. In this screen, you will be asked to configure the drive in your Hard disc where you would like to install Windows Server 2012 R2. Select the default configuration. So, some system space will be reserved to Windows File and remaining space can be for other usages. Click on Next button to Continue
9. Now, your installation will be installed. It takes several minutes and once it done. Your machine will be restarted.
10. Now, you have done with your Windows Server 2012 R2 installation. You should be able to see the Dashboard of the Server.
11. Click on Local Server from the left panel of the screen, you should be able to see the Computer properties in right panel of the screen.
12. Click on Compute Name field to change the Server Name, System properties dialog box appears and you should be at Computer Name Tab of the screen . click on the Change button
13. In Compute Name/Domain Changes dialog box, Enter the Computer Name of your choice or preference and Click on Ok Button
14. Now, you need to restart your System.
Once, you are logged in back. you can disable Enhance Security Configuration and Firewall on server. Also, You have to run the Windows Update every time before any configuration or installation on Windows Server 2012 R2.
In my next blog, i'll be showing how to configure Domain Service Controller and Create groups and users in Windows Server 2012 R2.
I hope this is helpful to you. Enjoy reading :)
Thank you!!
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