Introduction
Active Directory Users and Computers is a powerful tool that allows you to manage user accounts and groups on a Windows domain. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Active Directory Users and Computers on your device.
Step 1: Open Server Manager
The first step is to open the Server Manager on your Windows device. You can do this by clicking on the ‘Start’ menu, searching for ‘Server Manager’, and selecting the appropriate result.
Step 2: Add Roles and Features
Once the Server Manager is open, click on ‘Manage’ in the top right corner and select ‘Add Roles and Features’ from the dropdown menu. This will open the Add Roles and Features Wizard.
Step 3: Select Installation Type
In the Add Roles and Features Wizard, select ‘Role-based or Feature-based installation’ and click ‘Next.’
Step 4: Select Server
On the Select Server page, select the appropriate server and click ‘Next.’
Step 5: Select Server Roles
In the Server Roles section, scroll down and expand ‘Remote Server Administration Tools.’ Then expand ‘Role Administration Tools’ and select ‘AD DS and AD LDS Tools.’
Step 6: Install Active Directory Users and Computers
Click on ‘Next’ and then click on ‘Install’ to start the installation process. The installation may take a few minutes to complete.
Step 7: Access Active Directory Users and Computers
Once the installation is finished, you can access Active Directory Users and Computers by searching for it in the ‘Start’ menu or by opening the ‘Administrative Tools’ folder in the Control Panel.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily install Active Directory Users and Computers on your device and start managing user accounts and groups efficiently. This powerful tool will simplify the management of your Windows domain and enhance your overall system administration experience.