What are the steps to configure Active Directory Domain Services on a Windows Server?

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Answered by suresh

To configure Active Directory Domain Services on a Windows Server, follow these steps:

1. Install the Active Directory Domain Services role on the Windows Server.
2. Open Server Manager, click on "Manage" and then select "Add Roles and Features".
3. Select "Active Directory Domain Services" from the list of roles to install.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the role installation.
5. After the role installation is complete, open the "Active Directory Domain Services Configuration Wizard".
6. Choose to create a new Active Directory forest or add a domain controller to an existing forest.
7. Enter the domain name and set the forest and domain functional levels.
8. Choose the appropriate options for DNS options and set the location for the Active Directory database and log files.
9. Review the summary of the configuration settings and click "Install" to configure Active Directory Domain Services.
10. Once the configuration is complete, restart the server to apply the changes.

By following these steps, you can successfully configure Active Directory Domain Services on a Windows Server.

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