Would you like to learn how to install the Active Directory using Powershell? In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to install Active Directory on a computer running Windows.
• Windows 2012 R2
• Windows 2016
• Windows 2019
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Tutorial Powershell - Installing the Active Directory
As an Administrator, start an elevated Powershell command-line.
Rename the computer.
Install the Active Directory Domain service.
Here is the command output:
Install a new domain on a new forest.
Change the domain name.
Enter the password for the safe mode.
Press (A) to confirm the installation.
Wait for the Active Directory installation to finish.
The computer will restart automatically.
Congratulations! You are able to install Active Directory using Powershell.
