Installation (Smart Setup) Guide, Windows Server 2008 SP2, v6.5

Figure 2-12 EBSU Screen #6
29. The system finishes booting to the Desktop for the first time and launches the Initial
Configuration Tasks screen.
Figure 2-13 Initial Configuration Tasks Screen
30. At this screen, you can set up and configure system-wide settings and perform tasks such
as the following:
• Set time zone
• Configure networking
• Provide computer name and domain info
• Enable automatic updating and feedback
• Download and install updates
• Add roles
• Add features
• Enable Remote Desktop
• Configure Windows Firewall
You must configure some of these settings, to prepare your system for its intended use in
your production environment. However, it is beyond the scope of this document to make
specific recommendations, as each user has a unique combination of factors such as system
36 Installing the OS