Installing And Configuring Windows Server - 2012 ...

Choose your language, time format, and keyboard layout. Choose Edition: Select between Standard or Datacenter .

Before starting, ensure your hardware meets the Microsoft Recommended requirements: 1.4 GHz 64-bit (2 GHz or faster recommended). Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 ...

Insert your DVD or USB and adjust the BIOS/UEFI boot order to prioritize the installation media. Choose your language, time format, and keyboard layout

Select "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" for a clean installation. Choose your language

Always back up existing data, especially for infrastructure servers like DHCP . 2. The Installation Process

Crucial Step: You must choose between (command-line only) and Server with a GUI .