Windows Server 2019 Active Directory Domain Controller Install | For The Beginner

In this video tutorial, I guide you through installing and configuring a Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Active Directory Domain Controller.

We do this by first using the GUI method, then we repeat the same process using Powershell automation.

If you have never used Powershell before, don't worry as I will guide you every step of the way, and provide 3 scripts that you can download and use for your lab or production environments.

-== Table Of Contents ==-
1:40 Set static IP address
3:02 Enable Remote Desktop
3:18 Disable IE Enhanced Security Configuration
3:30 Set Server Hostname
4:03 Install Active Directory
10:24 DNS Setup
15:09 Active Directory Sites and Services Setup
16:53 Active Directory Users and Computers
21:04 Powershell Automation - Install and Configure Active Directory

-==Script Download==-
You can download the 3 PowerShell scripts from my GitHub page located at:

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[anthony.smith]

Finally, an EXCELLENT video on setting up a domain controller. He explains EVERYTHING in detail using language that is easy to understand; even for dummies like myself. EXCELLENT JOB!

[johnherlihy]

That was perfect. Just building up my homelab and have never deployed AD, so this guide made it crystal clear.

[BigSocksProds]

Not like in videos from other youtubers, you actually know what you are doing ! Thank you !

[DerrickThomas]

Great video. Just what I wanted to see. And your scripts are a total bonus! Keep up the great work. And I definitely subbed

[dirkmuller]

Easy to follow, clear explanations, nicely designed video. Thank you!

[randalljordan]

Amazingly Perfect Video! It was effortless to set everything up. You have my thanks!

[safetime]

the best ever, really appreciate the deep diving on the subject, and the speed. please do more. subscribed, liked.

[VredesbyrdNoir]

First search result when I went looking for a quick DC build refresher. I was surprised to hear an Aussie accent, even more so from a fellow Sydney-sider!

[nexussandman]

Awesome! Clear explanation with demonstration.

[Keopsekiranos]

Well explained David, your PowerShell scripts are more powerfull and save time yes ! Thanks you so much !

[TanPham-snfc]

Great tutorial for beginners like myself. Thanks!

[patrickalmeida]

Very good vídeo. I prefer that script procedure. Thank you for this video.

[qsfbgth]

Well.. It was a kind of privilege to learn AD basic for beginner. appreciate it . from Korea.

[elchinefa]

Automation is very importan in our field. Thanks a lot for sharing scripts. Peace

[edbpadilla]

Excellent tutorial! Please make some more tutorial on Active Directory Implementation / Administration. Many Thanks!

[markkirby]

Thank you soo much the Scripts were amazing.

[grahammccann]

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[seekknowledge]

Many beginner do not understand the concept of assigning static ip. In this video you already have static ip but It would good idea how one can come up with an static IP from ipconfig /all from command line and the gateway, the dns information. I figured that out. Thanks for great work.

[jemarcagustin]

Hi sir, I have watched your video and I find it very useful for me.

[abhisheknair]

it was helpful and thanx for the script.