Prerequisites:
- Windows Server 2019 installed on your machine.
- Server connected to the network with a static IP address.
Steps:
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Open Server Manager:
- Click on the "Windows" icon on the bottom left.
- Select "Server Manager."
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Add Role and Features:
- In Server Manager, click on "Manage" and then select "Add Roles and Features."
- Click "Next" until you reach the "Select server roles" screen.
- Choose "Active Directory Domain Services" and follow the prompts to install the required features.
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Promote to a Domain Controller:
- After installation, a notification will appear. Click on "Promote this server to a domain controller."
- Choose "Add a new forest" if you are creating a new domain or "Add a domain controller to an existing forest" if you are adding to an existing one.
- Enter the required information, including the Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) password.
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DNS Options:
- If DNS is not already installed, the wizard will prompt you to install it. Choose "Install and configure the DNS server on this computer" if not already selected.
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Additional Options:
- Configure additional options such as the NetBIOS name and paths for the AD DS database, log files, and SYSVOL.
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Review and Install:
- Review your selections and click "Next."
- The wizard will run a prerequisite check. If everything is in order, click "Install."
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Completion:
- After the installation is complete, the server will restart.
- Log in with your domain administrator credentials.
You have now successfully installed Active Directory on your Windows Server 2019 machine.
Please note that this is a simplified guide, and you should always refer to the official Microsoft documentation for detailed instructions and any updates.
