{"id":1951,"date":"2025-03-30T18:50:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T14:39:08","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:17","slug":"how-to-install-active-directory-on-windows-server-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-active-directory-on-windows-server-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Active Directory on Windows Server 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Prerequisites:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Windows VPSServer 2019 installed on your machine.<\/li>\n<li>Server connected to the network with a static IP address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Steps:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Open Server Manager:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the &#8220;Windows&#8221; icon on the bottom left.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;Server Manager.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Add Role and Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Server Manager, click on &#8220;Manage&#8221; and then select &#8220;Add Roles and Features.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Click &#8220;Next&#8221; until you reach the &#8220;Select server roles&#8221; screen.<\/li>\n<li>Choose &#8220;Active Directory Domain Services&#8221; and follow the prompts to install the required features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Promote to a Domain Controller:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After installation, a notification will appear. Click on &#8220;Promote this server to a domain controller.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Choose &#8220;Add a new forest&#8221; if you are creating a new domain or &#8220;Add a domain controller to an existing forest&#8221; if you are adding to an existing one.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the required information, including the Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>DNS Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If DNS is not already installed, the wizard will prompt you to install it. Choose &#8220;Install and configure the DNS server on this computer&#8221; if not already selected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Additional Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Configure additional options such as the NetBIOS name and paths for the AD DS database, log files, and SYSVOL.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Review and Install:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your selections and click &#8220;Next.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>The wizard will run a prerequisite check. If everything is in order, click &#8220;Install.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Completion:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After the installation is complete, the server will restart.<\/li>\n<li>Log in with your domain administrator credentials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You have now successfully installed Active Directory on your Windows VPSServer 2019 machine.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that this is a simplified guide, and you should always refer to the official Microsoft documentation for detailed instructions and any updates.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. 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