Deploying Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) involves a structured process within the Server Manager application. Here's a step-by-step guide based on the provided reference:
Step-by-Step Deployment of AD CS
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Access Server Manager: Start by opening the Server Manager application on your Windows Server.
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Initiate Role and Feature Addition:
- In Server Manager, select Manage and then click Add Roles and Features.
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Begin the Wizard:
- On the Before you begin screen, click Next.
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Choose Installation Type:
- Select Role-based or feature-based installation, and then click Next.
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Select the Server:
- Choose the local server as the installation destination and proceed by clicking Next.
Additional Steps & Considerations
While the provided reference gives the initial steps, a complete AD CS deployment would typically involve more detailed configurations. Here's an expanded look:
- Role Selection: After server selection, you'll be prompted to select the server roles. Choose Active Directory Certificate Services.
- Role Services: You will need to select the desired role services. Commonly this includes:
- Certification Authority (CA): This core service issues and manages certificates.
- Web Enrollment: Enables users to request certificates through a web interface.
- Online Responder: Provides certificate revocation information.
- Configuration: After selecting role services, you'll be asked to configure the selected services. This could include:
- CA type (Enterprise or Standalone)
- Cryptography options
- CA validity period
- Certificate signing algorithms
- Post-Installation: After installation, further setup may be required:
- Configuring certificate templates.
- Setting up certificate auto-enrollment.
- Managing the CA database.
- Ensuring proper security configurations.
Summary Table of Basic Steps
| Step | Action |
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| 1 | Open Server Manager |
| 2 | Select Manage > Add Roles and Features |
| 3 | Click Next on the "Before you begin" screen |
| 4 | Choose "Role-based or feature-based installation" |
| 5 | Select the local server |
The steps in the table are a part of the initial stages of setting up AD CS according to the reference provided. The more in-depth configuration is also necessary.
By following this guide, you can begin the process of deploying Active Directory Certificate Services on your Windows Server.
