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How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019

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One of the best features that make Windows Server shine in the enterprise arena is the  Active Directory. This single sign-on tool seamlessly and easily integrates with most Microsoft products making user management (among many other tasks) quite easy and fun. This tutorial will show you how to install Active Directory Domain Services on Windows Server 2019.

How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019

To install Active Directory Domain Service (AD DS), do the following:

On the CUI installation, execute the commands as follows:

1. Run PowerShell with admin rights and install AD DS.

Windows PowerShell
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# install AD DS with admin tools
PS C:UsersAdministrator> Install-WindowsFeature -name AD-Domain-Services -IncludeManagementTools 

Success Restart Needed Exit Code      Feature Result
------- -------------- ---------      --------------
True    Yes            SuccessRest... {Active Directory ,...
WARNING: You must restart this server to finish the installation process.

# restart computer to apply changes
PS C:UsersAdministrator> Restart-Computer -Force 

On the GUI settings, configure the following:

2. Run Server Manager and click Add roles and features.

How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019
Click Add roles and features

3. Click the  Next button.

How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019
Click the Next button

4. Select  Role-based or feature-based installation.

How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019
Choose Role-based or feature-based installation

5. Select the host you want to add the services to.

How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019
Select the host you want to add the services on

6. Check the box  Active Directory Domain Services.

How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019
Check the box for Active Directory Domain Services

7. Additional features required to add AD DS. Click the  Add Features button.

How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019
Click the Add Features button

8. Click the  Next button.

How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019
Click the Next button

9. Click the  Next button.

How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019
Click the Next button

10. Click the  Install button.

How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019
Click the Install button

11. After the installation is finished, click the  Close button.

How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019
Click the Close button

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