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More commands to manage Active Directory On Windows Server 2019

Here are some more commands to manage Active Directory on a Windows Server 2019:

  1. dsadd: This command is used to add objects to Active Directory, including users, groups, computers, and organizational units. It allows you to specify various attributes of the object, such as the object name, description, and group memberships.
  2. dsquery: This command is used to query Active Directory for information about objects. It allows you to search for objects based on various criteria, such as name, type, or attribute values. This command is particularly useful for finding specific objects in large Active Directory environments.
  3. dsmod: This command is used to modify objects in Active Directory. It allows you to change various attributes of an object, such as its name, description, group memberships, and security settings. This command is particularly useful for making bulk changes to objects in Active Directory.
  4. dsrm: This command is used to remove objects from Active Directory. It allows you to delete objects, such as users, groups, or computers, along with all their associated attributes and permissions.
  5. netdom: This command is used to manage domains and domain controllers. It allows you to join a computer to a domain, create trusts between domains, and manage domain controller roles and configurations.
  6. repadmin: This command is used to manage replication between domain controllers. It allows you to force replication, check the status of replication, and diagnose replication issues.
  7. dcdiag: This command is used to diagnose issues with domain controllers. It allows you to check the health of the Active Directory environment, identify replication issues, and diagnose problems with DNS.

Using these commands, you can perform a wide range of tasks related to managing Active Directory, from adding new objects to removing old ones, and from querying for information to diagnosing problems. It’s important to note that there are many more commands available for managing Active Directory, and the specific commands you use will depend on your needs and the requirements of your environment.

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 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.