To functionalize a server, you must determine its role. To do that, the proper role needs to be installed on the server. That being said, in the following sections, you will get acquainted with Windows Server roles, role services, and features.
Understanding server roles and features
Understanding server roles
When you add a role, as in Figure 6.3, to Windows Server 2019, actually, you are assigning a task that the server needs to perform. That way, the server role is the server's primary function. In the best-case scenario, the server should have only one role. However, the server can have multiple roles too. Remember, always try to understand the exact role that your server needs to perform so that you can then...