Post-Installation Checklist for Windows Server 2008

  • Static IP
  • DNS Entry
  • Windows Updates (GP to WSUS server)
  • Enable Remote Desktop on non-standard port
  • Enable Firewall Rules (allow file sharing, rmeote desktop, etc)
  • Install AV
  • Join domain, move to correct OU & add in a description into AD U&C
  • Install backup software
  • Add server into monitoring software
  • BGInfo
  • Add to inventory spreadsheet