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Active Directory Domain Service installation checklist for first domain controller

The following checklist can be used for fresh AD DS installation:

Produce Active Directory design document
Prepare physical/virtual resources for domain controller
Install Windows Server 2016 Standard/Datacenter
Patch servers with latest Windows updates
Assign dedicated IP address to domain controller
Install AD DS role
Configure AD DS according to design
Review logs to verify the healthy AD DS installation and configuration
Configure service and performance monitoring
Configure AD DS backup/DR
Produce system documentation

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