How to Install Active Directory on Windows Server 2025 Step-by-Step

🔥 Learn how to create an Active Directory Domain Server on Windows Server 2025 from scratch! Step-by-step tutorial covering AD DS installation, DC promotion, and domain creation: thecyberscroll.com 🔔 SUBSCRIBE:    / @thecyberscroll   👍 LIKE if this helped you! 💬 COMMENT your questions below! 📌 What You'll Learn: ✅ Configure static IP for Domain Controller ✅ Install Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) ✅ Promote Windows Server 2025 to Domain Controller ✅ Create new forest and domain ✅ Configure DNS automatically ✅ Verify installation with dcdiag ✅ Understand FSMO roles ✅ Create first domain user ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Overview 0:23 - Prerequisites Check 0:36 - Configure Static IP Address 1:21 - Rename Server to DC01 1:43 - Open Server Manager & Add Roles 2:05 - Select Installation Type 2:19 - Select Active Directory Domain Services 2:47 - Install AD DS Role 3:12 - Promote to Domain Controller 3:31 - Add New Forest Configuration 3:46 - Domain Controller Options & DSRM Password 4:17 - DNS Delegation Warning 4:24 - NetBIOS Name Configuration 4:39 - AD Database & SYSVOL Paths 4:48 - Review Configuration 5:03 - Prerequisites Check 5:21 - Installation & Server Restart 5:37 - First Domain Login 5:55 - Verify AD Installation 6:10 - Access AD Management Tools 6:22 - Verify AD Users and Computers 6:41 - Verify DNS Configuration 7:07 - Test Domain with dcdiag 7:19 - Check FSMO Roles with netdom 7:37 - Bonus: Create First Domain User 8:12 - Conclusion & Next Steps 🎯 Perfect for: IT Admins, System Admins, Network Engineers, IT Students, MCSA prep 💡 Prerequisites: Windows Server 2025 installed, Basic networking knowledge, Admin access 📖 Commands Used: dcdiag | netdom query fsmo | ipconfig | nslookup #ActiveDirectory #WindowsServer2025 #DomainController #ADDS #DNSServer #ITTutorial #Cybersecurity #WindowsServer #TheCyberScroll #ServerAdmin #ActiveDirectoryTutorial #ADSetup #ITTraining #SystemAdmin #NetworkAdmin #ITCertification #MCSA #Server2025 #FSMORoles #WindowsAdmin 📧 Questions? Drop them in the comments! 👥 Join our community for more tutorials! © 2026 The Cyber Scroll