Deploy a new Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 system

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Applies To: Windows MultiPoint Server 2012

The topics in this section explain how to set up your Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 computer and stations. You will install and configure MultiPoint Server; set up your stations; install drivers, updates, and software; optionally join a domain; activate MultiPoint Server; and add client access licenses (CALs) for each station.

Important


If you have not yet planned your Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 deployment, see Planning a Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 Deployment (https://technet.microsoft.com/library/jj916408.aspx).

In this section

For the initial installation, we recommend that you perform the tasks in the order in which they are presented.

  1. Collect hardware and device drivers needed for the installation

  2. Set up the physical computer and primary station

  3. Install Windows MultiPoint Server 2012

  4. Update and install device drivers if needed

  5. Set the date, time, and time zone

  6. Join the MultiPoint Server computer to a domain (optional)

  7. Install updates

  8. Attach additional stations to your Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 computer

  9. Activate Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 and add CALs

  10. Install software on your Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 system