Quick Install of Domain Services on Server 2012 Core Installation

Windows 2012 Server Core Install - Domain Controller


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After Windows Server 2012 Core Install & Initial Configuration.

Run Forest Prep - If first 2012 Domain Controller

Log in to an existing 2008 DC as a user with Schema and Enterprise administrators.
Load the Windows Server 2012 disc, and run adprep.exe from the /Support directory.

>adprep.exe /forestprep

It's a good idea to perform a quick health check beforehand. If your Infrastructure & Doman Naming Master roles can not be located, you may need to take additional action before proceeding.

Install Domain Services

In this example, I'm installing DNS and Active Directory as part of the same process. For some environments it may be desirable to pre-install and configure DNS
PS> Add-WindowsFeature DNS, AD-Domain-Services -IncludeManagementTools

If you are installing on a Core Installation, you do not need to use the -IncludeManagementTools option. This installs the GUI Management Tools. For AD-Domain-Services it Includes:

  • Active Directory Administrative Center
  • Active Directory Domains and Trusts
  • Active Directory Sites and Services
  • Active Directory Users and Computers
  • ADSI Edit
  • Group Policy Management

PS> Install-ADDSDomainController -DomainName ad.domain.com -InstallDNS:$True -Credential(Get-Credential)
 >>>>>>Enter Domain Admin User Credentials <<<<<<
SafeModeAdministrationPassword: ***********
ConfirmSafeModeAdministrationPassword: ***********

The target server will be configured as a domain controller and restarted when this operation is compelte. 

Do you want to continue with this operation?

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Topics: Windows Server 2012, Core Installation, Command Line, CLI, PowerShell, Po$h, NETDOM, SCONFIG, 70-410

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