bcdedit /set "{current}" description "Windows Server 2022 Standard"
When you get the message The operation completed successfully, use bcdedit /enum again. You'll see your new description. See Figure 4-14 for my example.
FIGURE 4-13: Using bcdedit /enum to see the current settings of the boot configuration datastore.
FIGURE 4-14: Using bcdedit /set to alter the description of the Windows Boot Loader entry.
Why would you want to change the name on the Windows Boot Loader? Consider the example of a multiple boot system that has the same operating system on both disks. The disks are used for very different purposes, so you want to ensure that you remember which is which. Being able to change the descriptions will simplify choosing the appropriate disk in the boot menu. BCDEdit can also be used to change the order of the boot menu. This is useful if you want to set one of your disks to be first in the list and the default disk to boot to after a certain amount of time.
Book 2
Configuring Windows Server 2022
Contents at a Glance
1 Chapter 1: Configuring Server Roles and Features Using Server Manager Understanding Server Roles Understanding Server Features
2 Chapter 2: Configuring Server Hardware Working with Device Manager Using the Add Hardware Wizard Performing Hard-Drive-Related Tasks Performing Printer-Related Tasks Performing Other Configuration Tasks
3 Chapter 3: Using the Settings Menu Accessing the Settings Menu Understanding Settings Menu Items
4 Chapter 4: Working with Workgroups Knowing What a Workgroup Is Knowing If a Workgroup Is Right for You Comparing Centralized and Group Sharing Configuring a Server for a Workgroup Managing Workgroups Examining the Peer Name Resolution Protocol
5 Chapter 5: Promoting Your Server to Domain Controller Understanding Domains Preparing to Create a Domain Performing Domain Configuration Prerequisites Configuring the Server as a Domain Controller Wrapping Things Up
6 Chapter 6: Managing DNS and DHCP with IP Address Management Installing IP Address Management Configuring IP Address Management Using IP Address Management
Chapter 1
Configuring Server Roles and Features
IN THIS CHAPTER
Being familiar with Server Manager, and how to find the tools that you need will make your life as a system administrator much simpler. From knowing how to access the basic information about your server (like its hostname, IP address, and activation status) to installing new roles and features, Server Manager offers you a central administration point to start from.
This chapter starts with an introduction to Server Manager and discusses where the tools are located that will enable you to be able to perform your job. Then I explain the roles and features that are available in Windows Server 2022.
Using Server Manager
Server Manager is where you’ll spend a great deal of time with a brand-new server. It launches right after you log in and is a central management area for the server you’re logged into.
When you first log in, Server Manager will launch with the Dashboard selected. The Dashboard has a large tile at the top, called a Quick Start tile, that has typical initial server configuration tasks available as hyperlinks, shown in Figure 1-1. If you want this large tile to go away, you can click Hide in the lower-right corner.
FIGURE 1-1: The Server Manager Dashboard with the Quick Start tile at the top.
Below the Quick Start tile are tiles for all the roles that are installed on the server. With a fresh installation of Windows Server 2022 with no customizations made, you’ll have tiles for File and Storage Services and Local Server. These tiles are very useful