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Active Directory

Identity Management // Windows Server 2022 // Domain_Core

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Overview

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is the foundation of identity management in Windows environments. It provides a central location for network administration and security, allowing for the efficient management of users, computers, and other resources.

SEQUENCE_01

Install the Role

  1. 01

    Open Server Manager

    • Log into your Windows Server.
    • Open the Server Manager program.
    • Look at the top right corner.
    • Click the word Manage.
    • Click Add Roles and Features.
  2. 02

    Navigate the Wizard

    • A new window will open.
    • Click the Next button three times.
    • You will reach the Server Roles page.
  3. 03

    Select Active Directory

    • Look at the list of roles.
    • Find Active Directory Domain Services.
    • Check the box next to that name.
  4. 04

    Add Required Features

    • A smaller window will pop up.
    • This window asks to add more tools.
    • Click the button to add features.
  5. 05

    Finish the Installation

    • Click the Next button until you reach the end.
    • Click the Install button.
    • Wait for the blue progress bar to finish.
    • Do not close the window yet.
SEQUENCE_02

Promote the Server

  1. 01

    Find the Warning Flag

    • Look at the top of Server Manager.
    • You will see a yellow warning triangle.
    • Click that yellow triangle.
  2. 02

    Start the Promotion

    • A menu will drop down.
    • Click the link to promote this server to a domain controller.
    • This starts a new setup wizard.
  3. 03

    Create a New Forest

    • Look at the deployment operation choices.
    • Choose the option to add a new forest.
    • Type a root domain name for your network.
    • You can use a name like corp.local.
    • Click the Next button.
  4. 04

    Set a Recovery Password

    • The next page asks for a password.
    • Type a strong password for Directory Services Restore Mode.
    • Remember this password.
    • Click the Next button.
  5. 05

    Complete the Setup

    • Click the Next button several times.
    • You will reach the final check page.
    • Click the Install button.
    • The server will restart automatically.

Tech Acquisition

Windows Server Administration

Deploying and managing server roles, features, and environments on platforms like Windows Server 2022.

Domain Management

Building network architecture by configuring new forests, root domains, and promoting Domain Controllers.

Identity & Access Management

Creating, securing, and managing user accounts, security groups, and network permissions.

Group Policy Management

Creating and linking Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security settings, restrictions, and configurations across users and computers in the domain.

Infrastructure Automation

Utilizing PowerShell scripting to automate routine system administration and configuration tasks.

Security Configuration

Applying Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) and maintaining secure administrative access.

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