Install windows server (with GUI)

Install vmware tools

Reboot

Setup networking

Setup fqdn in host file

  • My Computer -> C Drive -> windows -> system32 -> drivers -> etc -> hosts
  • add line with ip address and short and long host names

Change network from public to private:

  • Server Manager -> Tools -> Local Security Policy
  • Network List Manager Policies
  • Open The Network you are using (Network 2 in this case)
  • Give it a Name
  • select the network location tab and set location type to private

Turn on Remote Desktop

  • Server Manager -> Local Server
  • Click Disabled next to Remote Desktop
  • select Allow remote connections to this computer

Reboot

On Remina client

  • Add a new connection
  • enter the normal details with RDP as protocol
  • select advanced tab
  • make sure security is set to negotiate
  • if there was a previous server on that ip address you may need to remove the keys in ~/.freerdp/known_hosts

Probably a good time to turn on the automatic updates

you’ll need to add .NET Framework 3.5 Features

  • Server Manager -> Local Server -> Manage -> Add Roles and Features
  • Follow through the wizard then select Features and scroll to .NET Framework 3.5 Features
  • apply

add active directory lightweight services

 

Install extra components for flash to work

  • Server Manager -> Local Server -> Manage -> Add Roles and Features
  • Follow through wizard then select features
  • expand User Interfaces and Infrastructure
  • check Desktop Experience

Install Ms SQL Server

http://vknowledge.net/2012/08/22/how-to-setup-ms-sql-2008-r2-for-vmware-vcenter/ as a guide

Install vsphere 5.5

  • Autorun the CD
  • Select Simple install

Not complete I know…but I thought I’d get it out