What are the steps to open the Server Manager and add the Active Directory domain services role in Windows Server?
To open the Server Manager and add the Active Directory domain services role in Windows Server, you need to follow a series of steps. This process involves several stages, including launching the Server Manager, accessing the Add Roles and Features Wizard, selecting the Active Directory domain services role, configuring the necessary options, and completing the installation. By following these steps, you will be able to successfully add the Active Directory domain services role to your Windows Server.
1. Launch the Server Manager: The Server Manager is a management console that allows administrators to configure and monitor server roles and features. To open the Server Manager, you can either click on the Server Manager icon located on the taskbar or search for "Server Manager" in the Start menu.
2. Access the Add Roles and Features Wizard: Once the Server Manager is open, you will see a dashboard with various options and information about your server. To add the Active Directory domain services role, click on the "Manage" menu located in the top-right corner of the Server Manager window. From the drop-down menu, select "Add Roles and Features" to launch the Add Roles and Features Wizard.
3. Select installation type: In the Add Roles and Features Wizard, you will be presented with a Before You Begin page. Read the information provided and click "Next" to proceed. On the Installation Type page, select "Role-based or feature-based installation" and click "Next" to continue.
4. Select destination server: On the Server Selection page, choose the server where you want to install the Active Directory domain services role. If you have multiple servers, ensure that the correct server is selected. Click "Next" to proceed.
5. Select server roles: In the Server Roles page, scroll down and locate the "Active Directory Domain Services" role. Check the box next to it to select the role. A pop-up window will appear, asking if you want to add the required features for Active Directory Domain Services. Click "Add Features" to include the necessary features and then click "Next" to continue.
6. Select features: On the Features page, you can choose to include any additional features that are required for your environment. By default, the wizard will automatically select the required features for the Active Directory domain services role. Review the selected features and click "Next" to proceed.
7. Active Directory Domain Services: On the Active Directory Domain Services page, you will find information about the role and its description. Read the information provided and click "Next" to continue.
8. Confirm installation selections: The Confirm Installation Selections page displays a summary of the roles and features that will be installed. Review the selections to ensure they are accurate. If you need to make any changes, you can go back to the previous pages by clicking on the corresponding links. Once you are satisfied with the selections, click "Install" to begin the installation process.
9. Installation progress: The Installation Progress page will show the progress of the installation. This process may take some time, depending on the server's resources and the complexity of the role and features being installed. Wait for the installation to complete.
10. Installation results: Once the installation is complete, the Installation Results page will display whether the installation was successful or if there were any errors. Review the results to ensure that the Active Directory domain services role was installed without any issues. Click "Close" to exit the wizard.
By following these steps, you will have successfully opened the Server Manager and added the Active Directory domain services role in Windows Server. This role is essential for managing and organizing network resources, providing centralized authentication and authorization services, and enabling efficient user and computer management within a domain environment.
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