How to Deploy a Windows Server 2025 Core Domain Controller via PowerShell
Unlock the full potential of Windows Server 2025 by mastering the command line! In this tutorial, we dive deep into the most efficient way to set up your infrastructure: deploying a Server Core Domain Controller using purely PowerShell.
Running Server Core reduces your attack surface and overhead, making it the professional choice for modern enterprise environments. We’ll walk you through the entire process from start to finish
Script:
Install the AD-Domain-Services Role
Install-WindowsFeature -Name AD-Domain-Services -IncludeManagementTools
Install-ADDSForest -DomainName $DomainName -DomainNetbiosName $NetBiosName -InstallDNS -ForestMode "Win2025" -DomainMode "Win2025"
-NoRebootOnCompletion:$false -Force:$true
Get-ADDomain
Get-ADForest
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