Configuring Active Directory on Three Computers: DC, Comp, and IIS

Configuring Active Directory: Three Computers (DC, Comp, IIS)

In this article, we will explore the process of configuring Active Directory on three computers, namely DC, Comp, and IIS. Active Directory (AD) is a directory service developed by Microsoft that is used to store data and resources on a network. It is a key component of the Windows Server operating system and provides a centralized location for managing network resources such as users, computers, and printers.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, it is important to ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• Three computers with the Windows Server operating system installed.
• The computers should be connected to a network.
• Each computer should have a unique name and IP address.

Installing Active Directory on DC

The first step in configuring Active Directory is to install it on the DC computer. This can be done by following these steps:

1. Open the Server Manager on the DC computer.
2. Click on "Add roles and features" in the right-hand menu.
3. Select "Active Directory Domain Services" and click "Next".
4. Click "Install" to begin the installation process.

Promoting DC to a Domain Controller

After installing Active Directory on the DC computer, the next step is to promote it to a Domain Controller. This can be done by following these steps:

1. Open the Server Manager on the DC computer.
2. Click on "Promote this server to a domain controller" in the right-hand menu.
3. Select "Add a new forest" and enter the root domain name. Click "Next".
4. Enter the NetBIOS domain name and click "Next".
5. Enter the Directory Services Restoration Mode (DSRM) password and click "Next".
6. Review the installation options and click "Next" to begin the promotion process.

Installing Active Directory on Comp

After promoting DC to a Domain Controller, the next step is to install Active Directory on the Comp computer. This can be done by following these steps:

1. Open the Server Manager on the Comp computer.
2. Click on "Add roles and features" in the right-hand menu.
3. Select "Active Directory Domain Services" and click "Next".
4. Click "Install" to begin the installation process.

Joining Comp to the Domain

After installing Active Directory on the Comp computer, the next step is to join it to the domain. This can be done by following these steps:

1. Open the System Properties on the Comp computer.
2. Click on "Change" next to the Computer Name.
3. Select "Domain" and enter the root domain name. Click "OK".
4. Enter the username and password of a user with permissions to join the domain and click "OK".

Installing IIS on IIS

The final step in configuring Active Directory is to install IIS (Internet Information Services) on the IIS computer. This can be done by following these steps:

1. Open the Server Manager on the IIS computer.
2. Click on "Add roles and features" in the right-hand menu.
3. Select "Web Server (IIS)" and click "Next".
4. Click "Install" to begin the installation process.

In this article, we have covered the process of configuring Active Directory on three computers: DC, Comp, and IIS. This includes installing Active Directory on DC and promoting it to a Domain Controller, installing Active Directory on Comp and joining it to the domain, and installing IIS on IIS. By following these steps, you will have a fully functional Active Directory environment.

References

• Installing Active Directory Domain Services

• Promote a Server to a Domain Controller

• Install IIS