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• Use Windows Server 2022 Standard or Datacenter Edition, depending on scalability needs.
• Purchase Client Access Licenses (CALs) for all AD devices. CALs ensure each device accessing the server has a valid license.

• Includes upgrades and support, critical for long-term projects like AD.

• Install the HP Intelligent Provisioning tool for easy deployment.
• Update firmware and drivers.
• RAID Configuration: Set up SSDs for performance and redundancy.

1. Install Windows Server 2022:
   • Use GUI for simpler AD management or Core for minimal overhead.
2. Configure the server roles:
   • Set up Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) role via Server Manager.
3. Promote the server to a Domain Controller (DC):
   • Configure forest and domain settings.
   • Enable DNS and set it as the primary server for the domain.

• Deploy an Additional Domain Controller (ADC) on a secondary HP server.
• Use Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODCs) for remote or less secure locations

• Use Windows Server Backup or third-party tools (e.g., Veeam) for regular AD database backups.

• Set up Global Catalog servers in key locations to improve authentication performance.

1. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):
   • Enforce MFA for sensitive accounts.
2. Group Policies:
   • Restrict access to critical systems.
3. Audit and Monitoring:
   • Enable AD audit logs to monitor access and changes.