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How to setup Active Directory on Windows Server 2019

To set up Active Directory on a Windows Server 2019, you can follow these general steps:

  1. Install the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) role on your server:
    • Open the Server Manager and navigate to “Manage” > “Add Roles and Features”.
    • In the “Add Roles and Features Wizard”, select “Role-based or feature-based installation” and choose the server you want to install the role on.
    • Select “Active Directory Domain Services” from the list of roles and follow the prompts to install the role.
  2. Promote the server to a domain controller:
    • Open the Server Manager and navigate to “AD DS” > “Promote this server to a domain controller”.
    • In the “Deployment Configuration” window, select “Add a new forest” if you are creating a new domain, or “Add a domain controller to an existing domain” if you are adding a domain controller to an existing domain.
    • In the “Domain Controller Options” window, configure the settings for the new domain controller, such as the domain name and the domain functional level.
    • In the “DNS Options” window, choose whether to install DNS on the domain controller or use an existing DNS infrastructure.
    • Follow the prompts to complete the promotion process.
  3. Configure your new Active Directory environment:
    • Open the “Active Directory Users and Computers” tool to create and manage users, groups, and organizational units.
    • Use the “Active Directory Sites and Services” tool to configure sites and replication.
    • Use the “Active Directory Domains and Trusts” tool to manage trusts between domains.

These are general steps, and the specific steps may vary depending on your needs and environment. Make sure to refer to the official documentation from Microsoft for more detailed information on how to set up Active Directory on Windows Server 2019.

How to set DNS on Windows Server

  1. Open the “Server Manager” and click on the “Local Server” from the left pane.
  2. In the “Local Server” pane, click on the “Ethernet” link next to “NIC”.
  3. In the “Ethernet” pane, click on the “Properties” link.
  4. In the “Ethernet Properties” dialog box, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click on the “Properties” button.
  5. In the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” dialog box, select the “Use the following DNS server addresses” radio button.
  6. In the “Preferred DNS server” field, enter the IP address of your primary DNS server.
  7. In the “Alternate DNS server” field, enter the IP address of your secondary DNS server (if you have one).
  8. Click on the “OK” button to save your changes.
  9. If you have IPv6 enabled, repeat steps 4-8 for the “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)” option.

That’s it! Your Windows Server 2019 is now configured with your DNS server(s).

How to setup Windows Server 2019

To set up a Windows Server 2019, you can follow these general steps:

  1. Ensure your hardware and software requirements are met:
    • Verify that the server hardware meets the requirements for Windows Server 2019.
    • Ensure that you have the necessary installation media (ISO file or DVD) for Windows Server 2019.
  2. Boot the server from the installation media and start the installation process.
    • Insert the installation media into the server and boot from it.
    • Choose the appropriate language, time and currency format, and keyboard layout.
    • Click “Install Now” to start the installation process.
  3. Enter the product key and select the edition of Windows Server 2019 to install.
    • Enter the product key to activate your Windows Server 2019 installation.
    • Choose the edition of Windows Server 2019 you want to install, such as Standard or Datacenter.
  4. Accept the license terms and choose the installation type.
    • Read and accept the license terms.
    • Choose the installation type that suits your needs, such as a clean installation or an upgrade.
  5. Select the disk or partition to install Windows Server 2019.
    • Select the disk or partition where you want to install Windows Server 2019.
  6. Complete the installation.
    • Follow the prompts to complete the installation process, which includes configuring your administrator password, entering your computer name, and configuring networking settings.
  7. Install any necessary updates and configure the server roles and features.
    • Install any necessary updates to ensure your server is up to date and secure.
    • Configure server roles and features to ensure that the server is ready to be used for its intended purpose.

These are general steps, and the specific steps may vary depending on your needs and environment. Make sure to refer to the official documentation from Microsoft for more detailed information on how to set up Windows Server 2019.

Best Active Directory Practices

Active Directory (AD) is a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks. It is used to store information and manage access to resources on a network.

Best practices for Active Directory include:

  1. Regularly back up the AD database to protect against data loss.
  2. Use Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to apply consistent security settings and configurations to multiple computers.
  3. Use strong, unique passwords and enable account lockout policies to prevent unauthorized access.
  4. Use Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) to create a hierarchical structure of organizational units (OUs) and groups to efficiently manage and delegate administration.
  5. Use Microsoft’s Security Compliance Manager (SCM) to create and manage security baselines for AD and other Microsoft products.
  6. Regularly review and monitor security logs for any suspicious activity.
  7. Keep the Active Directory and all related systems and software up to date with the latest security patches and updates.
  8. Use Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) to enable single sign-on (SSO) for users across multiple systems and applications.
  9. Use the Active Directory Recycle Bin feature to recover deleted AD objects without restoring from backup.
  10. Regularly review and test your disaster recovery plan to ensure that you can quickly and effectively restore Active Directory in the event of an outage.