Set Up Active Directory 1
How to Set Up Active Directory | Step-by-Step for Beginners (Windows Server Tutorial)
In this video, I walk you through how to set up Active Directory from scratch perfect for anyone starting out in system administration or cybersecurity labs.
You’ll learn how to:
Install the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) role
Promote your server to a domain controller
Create and manage users and organizational units (OUs)
Understand how domains and forests work in a real-world environment
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a working Active Directory lab environment you can use to practice:
Microsoft 365 integrations (Exchange, Teams, Outlook)
Group Policy configurations
Cybersecurity labs (like privilege escalation, user permissions, etc.)
💡 This video is part of my Tech & Cyber Journey, where I share hands on tutorials and real world IT skills to help you grow from beginner to professional.
⚙️ Tools Used
Windows Server
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
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