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Network Operating System Logbook 9 Islington College
Network Operating System Logbook 9 Islington College
Assessment Type
Logbook 9
Semester 1
2023/24 Autumn
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Table of Contents
1.1 Introduction
This logbook details the process of installing and configuring Active Directory Domain
Services on a Windows Server 2022. Active Directory is a Microsoft product on
Windows Server which organizes the access and administration for network resources.
It functions like a mobile phone's "Contacts" app, managing objects such as individuals,
groups, printers, and computers. Acting as a domain controller, it centralizes the
management of network computers, authenticating and storing login credentials. This
logbook provides a step-by-step guide to assist in the successful deployment of a
domain controller.
1.2 Aim
The primary aim of this logbook is to guide users through the installation and configuration
of Active Directory Domain Services on Windows Server 2022. By following the outlined
steps, users can efficiently set up a domain controller which is a fundamental element in
network administration.
1.3 Objectives
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• Step 6: After selecting the server role click on “Add Features” button.
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• Step 7: After the option have been selected click on Next button.
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• Step 8: Select the option .NET Framework 3.5 features and click on Next button.
Figure 8: Selecting the .NET Framework 3.5 features and clicking on Next Button.
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• Step 11: After the installation has been finished click on Close button.
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• Step 14: Select “Add a new forest” option and fill the Root domain name i.e
mydomain.com and click on Next button.
Figure 14: Selecting the option "Add a new forest" and filling the Root domain name and clciking on Next button.
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• Step 15: Define your Directory Service Restore Mode(DSRM) password and
click on “Next” button.
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• Step 16: Click on Next button by ignoring the DNS delegation option.
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• Step 17: Leave the NetBIOS domain name i.e MYDOMAIN with default name
and click on “Next” button.
Figure 17: Leaving the NetBIOS name with default name and clicking on Next Button.
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• Step 18: Leave the default paths and click on “Next” button.
Figure 18: Leaving the default paths and clicking on Next button.
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• Step 20: Click on Install button to begin the installation after all prerequisites
checks passed successfully. After the installation the system will restart
automatically.
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• Step 1: Open Windows PowerShell and run the following command to see the
status of all services:
Get-Service adws,kdc,netlogon,dns
Figure 21: Running the command in Windows PowerShell to see status of all services.
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• Step 2: To display all the configuration details of domain controller, run the
following command:
GET-ADDOMAINCONTROLLER
Figure 22: Running command to display all the configuration details of domain controller.
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• Step 4: To display your Active Directory Forest details, run the following
command:
GET-ADFOREST mydomain.com
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1.6 Conclusion
In conclusion, this logbook extensive guides the installation and configuration of Active
Directory Domain Services on Windows Server 2022. The step-by-step instructions and
PowerShell commands facilitate the setup of a domain controller, crucial for effective
network administration.
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