Configure as required and then click Install. The Confirmation page gives the option to Export configuration settings and to Restart the destination server automatically if required.
If you do not have a DNS server on your network you will be prompted to install DNS later.
Review the AD DS page and then click Next. On the Features page of the Wizard the Group Policy Management feature is automatically selected, click Next.
You will be returned to the Server Roles page of the Add Roles and Features Wizard, click Next to proceed. Review the role services and features to be installed and click the Add Features button. Select Active Directory Domain Services from the list. Select your server from the server pool and then click Next. Select Role-based or feature-based installation and then click Next. Review the Before you begin screen for any actions that are required prior to installing roles, role services or features, and then click Next. Installing Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS)įrom the Server Manager Dashboard click Add roles and features. If necessary turn updates on and then Check for updates and install them.
I am using a NAT network provided by VMware Player.įrom the Start Screen click Control Panel and then click Windows Update. My settings are provided just so that you have a screenshot. Set your static IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway and Preferred DNS server. Scroll down and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click the Properties button. In the Ethernet Status window click the Properties button. Set a Static IP Addressįrom the Start Screen click Control Panel and then click Network and Sharing Center and then click the link for your Ethernet connection. In the System Properties window click the Change button and then change the Computer name. Under Computer name, domain and workgroup settings click Change Settings.