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Active Directory Configuration Documentation

Table of Contents

Introduction

Purpose of the Document

Scope

Prerequisites

System Requirements

Software Requirements

Active Directory Installation

Installation Steps

Post-Installation Configuration

Basic Active Directory Configuration

Domain Structure

Organizational Units (OUs)

User and Group Management

Group Policy Configuration

Creating and Managing Group Policies

Applying Group Policies to OUs

DNS Configuration

Importance of DNS in Active Directory

Configuring DNS Settings

Active Directory Security

User Permissions and Roles

Auditing and Monitoring

Backup and Recovery


Backup Strategies for Active Directory

Recovery Procedures

Monitoring and Maintenance

Monitoring Tools and Techniques

Routine Maintenance Tasks

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Common Configuration Issues

Replication Issues

Authentication Problems

Best Practices

Configuration Best Practices

Security Best Practices

References

Microsoft Documentation

Community Resources

Recommended Books

1. Introduction

Purpose of the Document

This document serves as a comprehensive guide for configuring and managing Active Directory to
ensure optimal performance and security.

Scope

This document covers the installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting of Active
Directory environments.

2. Prerequisites
System Requirements

Minimum hardware specifications for domain controllers.

Recommended configurations for production environments.

Software Requirements

Supported versions of Windows Server.

Necessary roles and features for Active Directory.

3. Active Directory Installation

Installation Steps

Install Windows Server and ensure it is updated.

Open Server Manager and select "Add roles and features."

Choose "Active Directory Domain Services" and follow the prompts.

Post-Installation Configuration

Promote the server to a domain controller.

Configure domain settings, including forest and domain functional levels.

4. Basic Active Directory Configuration

Domain Structure

Define the domain name and structure (e.g., example.local).

Plan the hierarchy of domains, if necessary.

Organizational Units (OUs)

Create OUs for organizing users, groups, and resources.

Delegate control of OUs to specific administrators if needed.

User and Group Management

Create user accounts and manage attributes.

Set up groups for easier management of permissions.

5. Group Policy Configuration


Creating and Managing Group Policies

Use the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) to create GPOs.

Configure settings for security, software installation, and user environment.

Applying Group Policies to OUs

Link GPOs to specific OUs to enforce policies.

Test GPOs in a controlled environment before broad deployment.

6. DNS Configuration

Importance of DNS in Active Directory

Understand the role of DNS in locating domain controllers and resources.

Configuring DNS Settings

Ensure the domain controller is also a DNS server.

Create necessary DNS records for the domain and services.

7. Active Directory Security

User Permissions and Roles

Implement role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user permissions.

Regularly review and update user roles and permissions.

Auditing and Monitoring

Enable auditing for critical actions and changes within Active Directory.

Use monitoring tools to track changes and alerts.

8. Backup and Recovery

Backup Strategies for Active Directory

Schedule regular backups of Active Directory using Windows Server Backup or third-party tools.

Ensure backups include system state data.

Recovery Procedures

Document recovery procedures for restoring domain controllers.


Test recovery processes to ensure they work as expected.

9. Monitoring and Maintenance

Monitoring Tools and Techniques

Use tools like Event Viewer, PowerShell, and third-party monitoring solutions.

Monitor for replication status, performance, and errors.

Routine Maintenance Tasks

Regularly review and clean up stale accounts and unused OUs.

Update and patch domain controllers as necessary.

10. Troubleshooting Common Issues

Common Configuration Issues

Address issues like incorrect permissions or misconfigured OUs.

Replication Issues

Monitor replication status using tools like Repadmin.

Resolve conflicts and ensure proper replication between domain controllers.

Authentication Problems

Troubleshoot authentication issues related to user logins and Kerberos.

11. Best Practices

Configuration Best Practices

Document all changes to Active Directory.

Regularly review configurations for compliance and optimization.

Security Best Practices

Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication.

Limit administrative privileges and regularly review access controls.

12. References

[Microsoft Active Directory Documentation]


[Community Forums and Resources]

Recommended books on Active Directory management and security.

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