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Active Directory Domain Controller Installation

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Hi everyone, in this article I will show you how to install the Active Directory Domain Controller role on a Windows Server 2022.

Before starting the installation, we need to configure a few things.

Static IP Address

First, we need to assign a static IP address to our server.

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Hostname Configuration

Next, we need to assign a hostname. Please note that this process will require a restart.

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Updates

After rebooting, let’s check for updates.

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Time & Date Configuration

While updating, let’s configure the time and date.

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You can also configure the date, time, time zone, and regional formatting here.

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In case you need to add a language or keyboard layout, you can do so here.

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Configure the power and sleep settings.

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It is good practice to reboot the system after making certain configuration changes.

By default, the firewall is turned on, which is good. However, since we are in a lab environment, I want to turn it off for specific reasons.

AD-DC Role Installation

Now, let’s proceed with installing the AD-DC role.

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If you check the box starting with “Restart,” the server will automatically restart if required after the installation is complete.

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Here are the next steps:

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The Active Directory Domain Controller role has been successfully installed.

Thanks for reading. I hope you found it useful.

Keep up the good work!

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