Active Directory Setup & Management
Building a Domain Server: Active Directory Setup & Management
A guide to deploying and configuring a Windows Domain Controller
Your Name/Department
Server room image
Ensure visual is high-quality and relevant.
A server that controls network security, user authentication, and resource access via Active Directory (AD).
Centralized user management.
Group Policy enforcement.
DNS/DHCP integration.
Diagram showing clients connecting to a Domain Controller (DC).
Windows Server OS (e.g., 2022, 2019).
Minimum 2-core CPU
8GB RAM
100GB storage
Static IP address.
Unique domain name (e.g., `yourcompany.local`).
Functional DNS.
Ensure DNS is correctly configured for domain resolution
Ensure the firewall allows necessary traffic for Active Directory.
Stable network connectivity is crucial for domain operations.
Install Windows Server: Basic OS setup.
Assign Static IP Address using Powershell.
Set-NetIPAddress -InterfaceIndex 1 -IPAddress 192.168.1.10 -PrefixLength 24 -DefaultGateway 192.168.1.1
Replace the InterfaceIndex and IP addresses with the right one.
Use screenshots or live demo during this stage.
Install AD Domain Services using Powershell.
Install-WindowsFeature AD-Domain-Services -IncludeManagementTools
Promote to Domain Controller using dcpromo.
Create new forest (e.g., `corp.local`).
Set DSRM password.
Add DNS Server role (if not auto-configured).
Create Organizational Units (OUs) (e.g., 'Users,' 'Computers').
Set up Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security/policies.
DNS resolution is crucial for clients to join and use the domain effectively.
Screenshot of Active Directory Users & Computers console.