Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft service that helps manage and organize network resources, users, and devices within a Windows domain. Organizational Units (OUs) are containers within AD that allow administrators to group users, computers, or other resources logically, making it easier to apply and manage Group Policies. By using OUs, administrators can implement specific security settings, access controls, and configurations tailored to different departments or user groups, improving policy management and network control.
1.Go to computer management user accounts and setup administrator account password
2.make sure you are connected to a network
3. Click add roles and features
4. Add active directory domain services
5.Add features - Azure is cloud based active directory -Entra
6.click promote this server to a domain controller - Domain controller is where active directory is stored
7.add a new forest
8.root domain name abby.local
9.set password
10.install