Domain Controller Setup

Install AD DS and DNS:

• Go to Server Manager > Manage > Add Roles and Features

• Add "Active Directory Domain Services" and "DNS Server"

• Promote the server to a Domain Controller:

  • Choose "Add a new forest", name it (e.g., lab.com)

Optional: Network Configuration for All VMs (If you are using Hyper-V):

• Attach each VM to the LabSwitch network

• Assign static IP addresses:

  • On each VM:

    • Go to Network Adapter Properties > IPv4 > Properties

    • e.g.:

      • IP Address: 10.0.1.X

      • Subnet: 255.255.255.0

      • Gateway: 10.0.1.1

      • DNS:

        • For DC: 127.0.0.1, and 1.1.1.1

        • All other VMs: IP of DC, and 1.1.1.1

Join All Machines to the Domain