Windows Server Roles
Domain Controller
Function: Manages security, authentication, and access to network resources within a domain.
File Server
Function: Provides centralized file storage and sharing capabilities across the network.
DNS Server
Function: Resolves domain names to IP addresses and facilitates network communication.
DHCP Server
Function: Automatically assigns IP addresses and network configuration to devices within a network
Web Server (IIS)
Function: Hosts websites, web applications, and services, facilitating web access.
Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
Function: Manages digital certificates, ensuring secure communication and authentication.
Windows Server Features
Server Manager
Function: Centralized console for managing server roles, features, and configuration.
PowerShell
Function: Command-line interface and scripting language for system administration and automation.
Remote Desktop Services
Function: Enables remote access to applications and desktops for users.
Hyper-V
Function: Virtualization platform allowing the creation and management of virtual machines.
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Function: Centralizes and automates the distribution of Windows updates within a network.
Network Load Balancing (NLB)
Function: Distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers to enhance performance and reliability.
Windows Server roles and features form the backbone of a robust and efficient server infrastructure. Understanding their functionalities and purposes is vital for optimizing server performance, meeting organizational requirements, and ensuring smooth operations within a networked environment.
