Building a Domain Server

Active Directory Setup & Management

Title Slide

    Presentation Title

    Building a Domain Server: Active Directory Setup & Management

    Presentation Subtitle

    A guide to deploying and configuring a Windows Domain Controller

    Presenter

    Your Name/Department

    Visual Element

    Server room image

    Note

    Ensure visual is high-quality and relevant.

    What is a Domain Server?

      Definition

      A server that controls network security, user authentication, and resource access via Active Directory (AD).

      Key Role 1

      Centralized user management.

      Key Role 2

      Group Policy enforcement.

      Key Role 3

      DNS/DHCP integration.

      Visual

      Diagram showing clients connecting to a Domain Controller (DC).

      Prerequisites - Hardware and Software

        Operating System

        Windows Server OS (e.g., 2022, 2019).

        CPU

        Minimum 2-core CPU

        RAM

        8GB RAM

        Storage

        100GB storage

        IP Address

        Static IP address.

        Prerequisites - Network Requirements

          Domain Name

          Unique domain name (e.g., `yourcompany.local`).

          DNS

          Functional DNS.

          Importance of DNS

          Ensure DNS is correctly configured for domain resolution

          Firewall

          Ensure the firewall allows necessary traffic for Active Directory.

          Network Connectivity

          Stable network connectivity is crucial for domain operations.

          Step-by-Step Setup - Part 1

            Step 1

            Install Windows Server: Basic OS setup.

            Step 2

            Assign Static IP Address using Powershell.

            Powershell Command

            Set-NetIPAddress -InterfaceIndex 1 -IPAddress 192.168.1.10 -PrefixLength 24 -DefaultGateway 192.168.1.1

            Note

            Replace the InterfaceIndex and IP addresses with the right one.

            Demo Phase

            Use screenshots or live demo during this stage.

            Step-by-Step Setup - Part 2

              Step 3

              Install AD Domain Services using Powershell.

              Powershell Command

              Install-WindowsFeature AD-Domain-Services -IncludeManagementTools

              Step 4

              Promote to Domain Controller using dcpromo.

              Creating a new forest

              Create new forest (e.g., `corp.local`).

              Setting a DSRM password

              Set DSRM password.

              Post-Installation Configuration

                Task 1

                Add DNS Server role (if not auto-configured).

                Task 2

                Create Organizational Units (OUs) (e.g., 'Users,' 'Computers').

                Task 3

                Set up Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for security/policies.

                Importance of DNS Role

                DNS resolution is crucial for clients to join and use the domain effectively.

                Visual

                Screenshot of Active Directory Users & Computers console.

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