Windows Server 2022 Active Directory & DNS Setup in ESXi – Step by Step
In this video, I will walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up Active Directory (AD) and DNS on Windows Server 2022 running in an ESXi virtualized environment. Whether you're an IT professional, a system administrator, or just starting with Windows Server, this tutorial will guide you through the essential configurations needed to deploy a functional domain controller.
🔥 What You Will Learn:
✅ Installing Windows Server 2022 on VMware ESXi
✅ Configuring Static IP & Hostname for the server
✅ Installing and setting up Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
✅ Setting up DNS Server for domain resolution
✅ Promoting the server to a Domain Controller
✅ Verifying domain functionality
📌 Prerequisites:
✔️ VMware ESXi installed and configured
✔️ Windows Server 2022 ISO
✔️ Basic understanding of networking and virtualization