How to Install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019

This practical guide walks through how to install active directory on Windows server 2019, explains the main requirements, and highlights common issues that may appear along the way.

How to install Active Directory on Windows Server 2019

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

On a CUI installation, execute the following commands:

Step 1. Run PowerShell as admin and install AD DS.

Windows PowerShell Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. # 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:

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

Step 3. Click the Next button .

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

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

Step 6. Check the box for Active Directory Domain Services .

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

Step 8. Click the Next button .

Step 9. Click the Next button .

Step 10. Click the Install button .

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