​Method 2 – Teaming Configuration Using Windows GUI

1. ​Click the Server Manager icon on the Taskbar to open Server Manager.

   ​Or search for Server Manager in the Start menu to open it.

2. ​In Server Manager, in the left-hand pane, click Local Server.
3. ​In the main window, locate the Network Adapters section.
4. ​Click on the link next to NIC Teaming (such as Enabled or Disabled).

   The NIC Teaming window opens.

5. ​From the Tasks drop-down menu, select New Team.
6. ​In the New Team window, provide a name for the team in theTeam Name field.
7. ​Check the boxes of the network adapters you want to include in the team.
8. ​From the Teaming Mode drop-down menu, select the desired Teaming Mode:
   1. ​Static
   2. Switch Independent
   3. LACP (IEEE 802.3ad)
9. ​Configure any additional settings or parameters specific to the selected Teaming Mode.

   Available options might vary depending on the selected mode.

10. ​Click on the Additional Properties link to access the Advanced Settings, such as load balancing algorithms, standby adapter configuration, and teaming and standby adapter properties.
11. ​Once you have configured all the desired settings, click OK to create the team.