How Do I Install WordPress on Windows Server 2012 R2?

WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that enables you to create a website or blog from scratch, or to improve an existing website. WordPress is free and easy to use, and it can be installed on a wide variety of platforms, including Windows Server 2012 R2.

To install WordPress on Windows Server 2012 R2, follow these steps:

1. Open the Server Manager GUI and select the Roles and Features option.

2. In the Roles and Features window, select the Web Server (IIS) node.

3. In the Web Server (IIS) window, select the Websites node.

4. In the Websites node, select the website for which you want to install WordPress.

5. In the WordPress Installation window, click the Install WordPress button.

6. In the Choose The WordPress Installation Location window, click the Browse button and select the location where you want to install WordPress.

7. Click the Install WordPress button.

8. After WordPress has been installed, click the Activate WordPress button.

9. After WordPress has been activated, click the Site Settings button.

10. In the Site Settings window, click the WordPress tab.

11. In the WordPress Settings window, configure the settings you want to use for your WordPress website.

12. Click the Publish button.

13. After your website has been published, click the Site Information button.

14. In the Site Information window, you will see the URL for your website.

15. Copy the URL and paste it into a web browser.

16. You can now visit your website and start blogging!

Conclusion

Installing WordPress on Windows Server 2012 R2 is easy and can be done in just a few steps. By following these steps, you can create a website or blog that is powered by WordPress, a popular content management system.