Allocating and Configuring Windows Server 2012
By this point, the software has been ordered, allocated, downloaded, and set aside for easy access, along with any notes taken or installation procedures downloaded in the research phase. If some time has elapsed since the compatibility research with the vendors, it is worth checking to see whether any new patches have been released. The upgrade decision matrix discussed earlier in the chapter is an excellent checklist to have on hand during this process to ensure that nothing is missed that could cause delays during the testing process.
When configuring the servers with the appropriate operating systems, the company standards for configurations, based on industry best practices, should be adhered ...
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