Windows Server 2016 Setup new Active Directory

To setup AD or deploy AD role / services on an Windows Server 2016 machine use following steps:

Create a new Windows Server 2016 installation as per requirement
Configure static IP on the server (eg 10.1.1.1/24).
If there is no IPv6 connectivity, disable IPv6 on network interface.
Change computer name appropriately (Eg DC) and reboot
If required, enable remote desktop to the server
Go to Server Manager -> Local Server -> Add Roles and Features and add roles for:
- Active Directory Domain Services
- DNS Server
Choose to "Restart destination server automatically, if required"
From Server Manager -> AD DS -> Promote this server to a domain controller
1. Add a new forest - Enter desired domain name (Eg rndtest.com)
2. Enter Directory Services Restore Mode password. This must be different than Windows Administrator password.
3. Create DNS delegation with Administrator user
4. Choose appropriate Netbios domain name (Eg RNDTEST)
5. Click "Install"
After installation validate that machine DNS is changed to 127.0.0.1
If updates are required update the system and restart.
In case of VM, shutdown and take snapshot for future purposes

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