# Roles, Features, and Other Required Steps

This task explains how to perform the following:

- Add roles and features
- Configure Windows Features for Server 2012
- Install .NET Framework 4.6.2
- Set up HTTPS bound to a valid certificate
- Windows Server 2012 users: Perform Windows Server 2012-related prerequisites

1. From the Server Manager: select the Roles option in Server Manager. Click Add Roles.
2. Verify Web Server (IIS) is installed as a Role.
3. Enable Application Server. By default, the following items are enabled:
   - .NET Framework 3.5.1 Feature
   - Windows Process Activation Service
4. Click Add Required Role Services to enable these services. Click Next, then Install.
5. Select the Features option; click Add Features.
6. Verify HTTP Activation is enabled. Click Next, then Install.
7. Windows Server 2012 - Prerequisites: navigate to the Windows Features dialog in the Control Panel. Verify that HTTPS is bound on the web server with a valid certificate.
8. Windows Server 2012 - Prerequisites: Navigate to the Windows Features dialog in the Control Panel. Under Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Advanced Services, select WCF Services.