How to Install Active Directory on Server ?

Installing Active Directory on a Windows Server involves several steps. Active Directory is a directory service provided by Microsoft for Windows network environments. It allows you to manage users, computers, and other network resources in a centralized and secure manner. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install Active Directory on a Windows Server:

Note: You’ll need to have a Windows Server operating system installed on your server before you can install Active Directory. Additionally, make sure your server has a static IP address and DNS settings configured correctly.

Open Server Manager:

Log in to your Windows Server, and the first step is to open the Server Manager. You can usually find it on the taskbar or in the Start menu.

Add Roles and Features:

• • In Server Manager, click on “Manage” in the top-right corner and select “Add Roles and Features.”
  • Click “Next” on the “Before you begin” page.

Installation Type:

• • Choose “Role-based or feature-based installation” and click “Next.”

Destination Server:

• • Select the server where you want to install Active Directory and click “Next.”

Server Roles:

• • Scroll down and find “Active Directory Domain Services.” Check the box next to it.
  • A dialog box will pop up asking you to add features that are required for Active Directory Domain Services. Click “Add Features.”
  • Click “Next.”

Add Features (Optional):

• • If prompted to add any required features, simply click “Next.”

Active Directory Domain Services:

• • Read the information provided about Active Directory Domain Services and click “Next.”

Confirm Installation Selections:

• • Review your selections. If everything looks correct, click “Install.”

Installation Progress:

• • The installation process will begin. It may take a few minutes.

Installation Results:

• • After the installation is complete, you should see a “Installation succeeded” message. Click “Promote this server to a domain controller.”

Deployment Configuration:

• • In the “Deployment Configuration” section, select “Add a new forest” if you are creating a new Active Directory Forest. If you are adding this server to an existing forest, select the appropriate option.
  • Enter a root domain name for your Active Directory Forest (e.g., mydomain.local). Choose a name that is unique to your network.
  • Set a Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) password. This is a critical password used for recovery purposes.
  • Click “Next.”

Domain Controller Options :

• • Choose the appropriate options for your environment, such as DNS and Global Catalog. The default options are usually suitable for most scenarios.
  • If your server is the first domain controller in your environment, it will automatically become the DNS server.
  • Click “Next.”

Additional Options:

• • Configure any additional options as needed for your environment. These options include the paths for the Active Directory database, log files, and system volume (SYSVOL).
  • Review the summary of your selections and click “Next.”

Review Options and Prerequisites:

• • The system will perform a prerequisite check. Ensure there are no errors or warnings and click “Install” to proceed.

Active Directory Installation:

• • The installation process will begin, and your server will be configured as a domain controller.

Completion:

• • Once the installation is complete, your server will restart.

After the server restarts, Active Directory will be installed and ready for use. You can then start managing users, groups, and other directory objects through Active Directory Users and Computers, which can be found in the Administrative Tools or accessed through Server Manager.

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