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Build a Domain Controller on Windows Server 2016

Rename the PC – Assign desired controller name.

CorpDC1 is the name we are going to use in this example.

Set static IP, Gateway and DNS values.

Example values shown above.

Install AD DS role via Server Manager.

Create a new forest.

Root domain name: demo.local used in this example.

Set functional level of the new forest and root domain and set DSRM password

Default values used.

Default paths used for AD DS database, log files, and SYSVOL.

Hit next a couple times and then the install button – your domain controller will be up and running after the required reboot.