Installing Active Directory and setting up first Domain Controller on Windows Server 2012 R2

 

1. Open the Server Manager

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2. From Server Manager Dashboard select Add roles and features. This will launch the Roles and Features Wizard allowing for modifications to be performed on the Windows Server 2012 instance.

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3. Select Role-based or features-based installation from the Installation Type screen and click Next

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4. Select the server you want to install Active Directory on and click next

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5. From the Server Roles page place a check mark in the box next to Active Directory Domain Services

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6. A popup will appear with the features required for Active Directory Domain Services click Add Features

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7. Review and select optional features to install during the AD DS installation by placing a check in the box next to any desired features; Once done click Next

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8. Review the information on the AD DS tab and click Next.

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9. Review the installation and click Install

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