Active Directory with Windows Server 2016 - DC Installation Options

The video tutorial covers the use of Server Core to minimize attack surfaces by running minimal services and managing it via command line tools like PowerShell and RSAT. It discusses upgrading domain controllers using in-place or clean installations, highlighting the benefits and risks of each method. Additionally, it explains the Install from Media (IFM) method for setting up domain controllers in remote locations, emphasizing security and efficiency.

What is Server Core and how does it help reduce the attack surface?

What roles can be installed on Server Core?

What are the two upgrade options for installing a domain controller in Windows 2016?

What are the risks associated with an in-place upgrade?

What is the preferred method for installing a domain controller if additional hardware is available?

What steps should be taken to ensure compatibility before performing an in-place upgrade?

How does the Install from Media (IFM) method work for installing domain controllers?