README.md

Active Directory Domain Setup on Windows Server 2019

Description

This project demonstrates setting up an Active Directory domain using Windows Server 2019. The repository includes a step-by-step guide to installing and configuring Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and creating and managing user accounts.

Utilities Used

• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Environments Used

• VirtualBox
• Windows 10
• Windows Server 2019

Program walk-through:

Set up VirtualBox and Windows Server Configuration:








Install Windows Server:


After Installation is complete, create a User:


Login:






(After the complete setup, shut the VM and Restart)
Then click on “Add roles and features”:

Click on Next:

Select Role-based or feature-based installation:

Select the Server to use and choose AD Directory Domain Service:

Click Next:

Wait for the Installation:

(After Installation, Restart the Server. When you restart and Log back in, you'll notice a yellow notification on your top right)
Click on the Notification and "Promote the server to a domain controller"

Add a Domain Name:

Setup a new forest and domain name:

Click Next all through and Install:

The server will automatically reboot:

Notice the name change, Now login again:

Create your domain account:

Create your Organization unit:


Create a New User and make the User an Admin:







Then sign out and switch to the newly created user:

Conclusion:

In this project, I successfully set up an Active Directory domain using Windows Server 2019. The process included the installation and configuration of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), DNS setup, and the creation of a domain. Additionally, I created a user account and assigned administrative privileges to it, demonstrating user management within the domain. This project showcases the fundamental steps required to establish and manage an Active Directory environment, providing a solid foundation for further exploration and implementation of enterprise-level directory services.