How to create an Active Directory Domain on Windows Server 2022

Today, I will show you how to create an Active Directory Domain on Windows Server 2022.

This video will demonstrate and explain the process of configuring, and deploying a Windows Server 2022 instance as a Domain Controller, DNS Server, and DHCP Server and then setting up a standard user.

Check it out and feel free to leave a comment! Scroll down below for more information and details on the guide.

Who’s this guide for

This guide is perfect for a seasoned IT professional or a beginner who is looking at getting experience with installing Windows Server 2022.

What’s included in the video

In this guide I will walk you through the following:

• Document a new Server Installation and domain
• Promote a Windows Server 2022 Server to a Domain Controller with Active Directory
  • Installation and configuration of Microsoft Active Directory
  • Promote a server as a new domain controller
    • Overview of Forest Functional Level
    • Overview of Domain Functional Level
    • Overview of DSRM (Domain Services Restore Mode) and Password
  • Installation and configuration of DNS Role
  • Installation and configuration of DHCP Role
• Setup and configuration of a new user account on domain
• Creation of DHCP Scope for Network

What’s required

To get started you’ll need:

• 1 x Server (Virtual Machine or Physical Server)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Licensing
• A running Windows Server 2022 Instance (OSE)
• A network router and/or firewall

Hardware/Software used in this demonstration

• VMware vSphere
• HPE DL360p Gen8 Server
• Microsoft Windows Server 2022
• pfSense Firewall