Figure 2.1 The Initial Configuration Tasks (ICT) feature in Server Manager
The ICT highlights and organizes important tasks for administrators to complete on all new server installations by helping them quickly access the most commonly used configuration wizards in Server Manager.
You can normally accomplish the configuration and customization of each server using Server Manager, which you can access by running ServerManager.msc or by clicking the Server Manager shortcut that is pinned by default to the Start menu.
Figure 2.2 The Server Manager console
When configuring a role, Server Manager automatically installs all required services and features. Server Manager also automatically configures any firewall rules that are required to support the new role. Similarly, when you use Server Manager to remove any specific role, the server's services and firewall configuration are modified to help ensure that the server's configuration remains secure, and that the operation of other server roles is not affected. These modifications help ensure that the server only runs required services and that it maintains a minimal attack surface.
The server role chapters in this guide include information about all installed services and the open ports that each server role uses. Also, the Server Manager page on Microsoft TechNet provides detailed technical information about Server Manager and the server roles that it supports.
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