Managing Active Directory Domain Controllers in Server 2022
Posted on 16th June 2023
Introduction
In this article, we will be discussing the process of managing Active Directory Domain Controllers (AD DCs) in Server 2022. We will go over the various methods of management, including the use of the Server Manager tool, PowerShell cmdlets, and the Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC).
Methods of Management
Server Manager
The Server Manager tool is the graphical user interface (GUI) tool used to manage AD DCs in Server 2022. To launch Server Manager, click the Start button and then type “Server Manager” into the Search box. Select the Server Manager shortcut that appears in the search results.
Once Server Manager has been launched, you will see the Dashboard. From here, you can manage your servers, including AD DCs. To manage an AD DC, click on the “All Servers” entry in the left-hand pane and then select the AD DC that you want to manage.
Once you have selected an AD DC, you will see the “Overview” page for that server. From here, you can see information about the server, such as the operating system version, the status of the server, and the roles and features that are installed.
To manage the AD DC, click on the “Tools” entry in the top-right corner. This will launch the “Tools” page, which contains links to the various management tools for the server. To manage the AD DC, click on the “Active Directory Domain Services” entry.
This will launch the “Active Directory Domain Services” page, which contains links to the various management tasks for the AD DC. These tasks include managing user accounts, computer accounts, groups, and organizational units.
PowerShell
PowerShell is a command-line tool that can be used to manage AD DCs in Server 2022. To launch PowerShell, click the Start button and then type “PowerShell” into the Search box. Select the PowerShell shortcut that appears in the search results.
Once PowerShell has been launched, you can use the various cmdlets to manage AD DCs. To get a list of all the cmdlets that can be used to manage AD DCs, type the following command and press Enter:
Get-Command -Module ActiveDirectoryDomainServices
This will return a list of all the cmdlets that can be used to manage AD DCs. To get help for a specific cmdlet, type the following command and press Enter:
Get-Help <cmdlet>
Replace <cmdlet> with the name of the cmdlet for which you want to get help. For example, to get help for the Get-ADUser cmdlet, you would type the following command and press Enter:
Get-Help Get-ADUser
Active Directory Administrative Center
The Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC) is a GUI tool that can be used to manage AD DCs in Server 2022. To launch ADAC, click the Start button and then type “ADAC” into the Search box. Select the ADAC shortcut that appears in the search results.
Once ADAC has been launched, you will be prompted to select the domain that you want to manage. Select the domain that contains the AD DC that you want to manage and then click the “OK” button.
Once you have selected the domain, you will be taken to the “Dashboard” page for that domain. From here, you can manage the various aspects of the domain, including user accounts, computer accounts, groups, and organizational units.
Conclusion
In this article, we have discussed the process of managing Active Directory Domain Controllers (AD DCs) in Server 2022. We have gone over the various methods of management, including the use of the Server Manager tool, PowerShell cmdlets, and the Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC).
Managing Active Directory Domain Controllers in Server 2022
Introduction
As your organization grows, so does the need to manage an ever-increasing number of Active Directory domain controllers. In this article, we will take a look at some of the best practices for managing Active Directory domain controllers in Server 2022.
Best Practices
1. Perform Regular Backups
One of the most important things you can do to ensure the stability of your Active Directory environment is to perform regular backups of your domain controllers. This will allow you to restore your domain controllers to a previous state in the event of a hardware or software failure.
2. Monitor Domain Controller Performance
It is important to monitor the performance of your domain controllers on a regular basis. This will allow you to identify and resolve any performance issues before they cause major problems.
3. Keep Your Domain Controllers Secure
Security is always a top concern when it comes to Active Directory. Be sure to keep your domain controllers secure by implementing strong password policies and using data encryption.
Conclusion
By following the best practices outlined in this article, you can ensure that your Active Directory domain controllers are well-managed and running smoothly.
Additional Resources
The next step is to create an organizational unit (OU) for each Active Directory domain controller. You can do this in the Server Manager console by right-clicking on the OU and selecting “New OU”. Give the OU a name that indicates the domain controller’s location, such as “DC-London” for a domain controller in London.
Now that you have created an OU for each domain controller, you can move the domain controllers into their respective OUs. To do this, right-click on the domain controller and select “Move”. Select the OU that you want to move the domain controller into and click “OK”.
Repeat these steps for each domain controller. Once all of the domain controllers have been moved into their respective OUs, you can close the Server Manager console.
