Deploying Active Directory & DNS Services on Windows Server 2022 & Elevating it to Domain Controller Role
This article provides a comprehensive guide to deploying Active Directory and DNS Services on Windows Server 2022, encompassing the Essential, Standard, and Datacenter editions. Our guide also includes step-by-step instructions for promoting the Windows server to a Domain Controller (DC). To enhance user experience, we've included plenty of helpful screenshots, ensuring a smooth and uncomplicated installation process.
Key Topics
- Installation of Active Directory and DNS Services
- Promoting the Windows server to a Domain Controller
- Summary
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Installation of Active Directory and DNS Services
To begin, in Server Manager, select Dashboard from the left pane, then Add roles and features from the right pane: