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Windows server 2016 setup

I am setting up windows server 2016 for the first time and wanted to know if I wanted to setup additional server AD, hyper-v, other servers to add to a domain etc, would I need to have a separate server for each (physical) or create them as I've seen in videos after installing the initial windows server 2016?

This is for a home production environment?

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James B

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Ok I'll be using a server that has (4) wd red 4tb drives for windows server 2016 and and additional (4) wd red 4tb on a raid 5. So you are saying I can install windows 2016 server and hyper -v on the same drive? and then create additional vm's on the raided drives?

Lee W, MVP

Hyper-V is a role in Windows Server.

You install Windows Server to the hardware. Then, you add the Hyper-V role. Then the PHYSICAL server can do NOTHING ELSE - ONLY HYPER-V.

Then you install UP TO 2 Windows VMs (unless you buy more Windows LIcenses). The VMs can become a DC and another server.

I would suggest you read my Servers Sharing Service Article for more information on what can go where.
https://www.experts-exchange.com/articles/28694/Servers-Sharing-Services.html

And MAKE SURE you set this up as a test first. If you don't know what you're doing, you'd be foolish to make your first setup your production setup. Setup once, test, learn, ask questions. Frankly, I'd then suggest repeating the test adjusting with what you've learned. THEN setup a third time in production. Else, hire a pro to help you get it right the first time.

Ogandos

Your idea sounds good. One drive for Windows, then when you start creating VMs you use the separate drive. You can ise the OS drive as a file repository too (Isos, installers, etc)