AD DS Projects

Active Directory Lab Setup

Deployed a Windows Server 2022 Domain Controller with AD DS and DNS in a VMware virtual lab. Created a custom domain (loyacono.local) and verified domain services via GUI and PowerShell.

Server Manager with ADDS Installed
Installed AD DS, DNS, and Remote Access roles on Windows Server 2022 using Server Manager.
Domain Creation
Promoted server to a Domain Controller, creating the domain loyacono.local.
System Joined to Domain
Verified domain membership via System Properties. The server is joined to loyacono.local.
Active Directory Console
ADUC showing the domain structure where users, groups, and OUs will be created and managed.
DNS Manager
DNS forward lookup zone configured for domain-based name resolution.
PowerShell Verification 1 PowerShell Verification 2
Used PowerShell to verify domain and forest configuration. Domain is fully operational and replicating properly.