The following should apply for all Windows Server versions 2000-2008R2, and the file paths assume default locations. This information was taken from Microsoft KB 822158. Windows Update or Automatic Update Related Files %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Datastore %windir%\SoftwareDistribution\Datastore\Logs Windows Security Files %windir%\Security\Database\*.edb …
The first Domain Controller in a Forest should be configured to use a reliable, external, time source, and usually this DC has the PDC Emulator role. However, if the PDC Emulator role is moved to another DC, it’s best practice …
The following post installation tasks can be done using the command line Server Configuration tool: sconfig Join Computer to Domain/Workgroup Change Computer Name Add Local Administrators Configure Remote Management Options Configure Update Settings Downloading/Installing Updates Remote Desktop Options Network Settings …