Summary
In this chapter, you learned about the various methods for installing and deploying Windows Server 2025. You explored how to choose the appropriate installation method based on specific scenarios and requirements, such as clean installations, network installations, in-place upgrades, migrations, and Azure-based installations. You also delved into different partition schemes, boot options, and advanced startup settings that influence the installation process. Through detailed steps and screenshots, you practiced executing each installation method. By the end of the chapter, you have gained the skills needed to install Windows Server 2025 on any physical or virtual machine, whether on-premises or in the cloud. To gain insights into its development, next, we will examine the timeline of Windows Server and explore how it has progressed over the years.
