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How to Create a Restore Point in Windows 11
Let’s see how to create a system restore point in Windows 11 and then bring back Windows 11 to an earlier state. A restore point creates imitate of the system files on the computer at the instant it’s created. This means you can return your system to its original condition should any errors occur when, for example, you run system utilities or installing drivers. It’s a great idea to create a restore point when your system is in a steady, working state. Create one before making meaningful computer changes or installing unknown or new unknown software; if anything goes Incorrect, you can revert your operating system to the restore point.

A System Restore permit you to undo system changes that may be causing problems. System Restore is a Windows feature designed to create a restore point (snapshot) of the systems current working condition as a restore point when devices changes are detected. If a crucial problem occurs after installing a Windows update, installing driver, application, or after modifying computer settings incorrectly using any other tool, you can use any of the available restore points to revert your system to an earlier point in time to resolve the issue without losing your data.
Create System Restore Point in Windows 11

If you know the changes you need to make may lead to damage of data or your computer being unstable, then you need to create a restore point before doing changes. Windows 11 helps you restore your system back to a fine state.

Using System Properties

To create a restore point in Windows 11, press the Windows key + R on the keyboard to launch the Run app. Then type sysdm.cpl and hit Enter to launch.

Alternatively, click on the Windows search bar, type sysdm.cpl, and open it.

It will open the System Properties settings and then select System Protection tab.
Here you might see your Local Disk (C:) (System) drive Protection Off, click the Configure button.

Turn on the system protection radio button and then click ok to save your changes. Performing this will enable System Protection on your local system disk drive.

After System protection is turned on, select the Create button to create a restore point.

Type the restore point name and then select Create.

Creating a restore point

Windows system restores point successfully completed for the computer that you can restore to in case the system becomes unstable.

How to Do Windows 11 System Restore

The system restore option is available in Windows 11, but by default it’s disabled.

Create system restore point with PowerShell

Admin rights users can create restore points with PowerShell as well.
Select Windows search button, type PowerShell, and then select Run as administrator.

Now enter the below command

powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -NoExit -Command “Checkpoint-Computer -Description ‘Restore Point Name’ -RestorePointType ‘MODIFY_SETTINGS’”

Change Restore Point Name with whatever you want to name the restore point.

Might be PowerShell displays a warning (see in the below pic) saying that you cannot create more than one system restore point in 24 hours. Providing steps below.

You can see the progress report of the restore point creation.

To Create Restore Point Using Command Prompt

Another way to create a restore point is with Command Prompt.
Select search bar, type cmd, and then click on Run as administrator.

Enter the below command

wmic.exe /Namespace:\root\default Path SystemRestore Call CreateRestorePoint “Restore Point Name”, 100, 7

Change Restore Point Name in the below command with whatever you wish to name the restore point and then hit enter.

When you received the “Method execution successful” and “ReturnValue=0” messages this means your system restore point is successfully created.

How to fix can’t create a system restore point?

There is might be some reasons, you may unable to create a system restore point. But there are some easy fixes that you can solve the issue.

To Change system restore frequency in Registry Editor

As mentioned above, by default, Windows only allows you to create one system restore point if one has already been created in the last 24 hours. This could be difficult, principally if you are looking to edit the registry settings but want to make sure that there’s a restore point in case things goes wrong. To permit the creation of system restore points at any time, you will be eligible to change the frequency of system restore points.

Hold Win + R key to launch the RUN box, type regedit, and then press enter.

Now, navigate to the following address.

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SystemRestore

Right-click empty place, choose New and then select DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Copy SystemRestorePointCreationFrequency and paste it.

Leave it default and close the registry editor. Now you are able to create a snapshot (system restore point) manually without considering any frequency limitations.

To enable system restore via Group Policy Editor

Press Windows key + R to open the RUN, type gpedit.msc, and then press enter.

Group Policy Editor Window will pop up. From the left pane, expand Administrative Templates > System > System Restore.
On the right, these two Settings should be set to Not configured.

If any of them is enabled, double-click on it to open and then set it to Not configured.

Now you must be able to create a system restore point.

How to turn on Volume Shadow Copy service

When you’re unable to create a system restore point, here is another fix that you may wish to implement is to turn the Volume Shadow Copy service.
Open Windows search, type services, and then hit enter.

Scroll down and find the Volume Shadow Copy service.
Click on Start the service if the service isn’t already running.

How to Schedule System Restore Point

Now, this step is to create a task in Windows Task Scheduler so that a restore point will create whenever Windows starts.
To do this, press Win + R key to the open the Run box, type taskschd.msc, and then press enter.

In the right panel under the Action menu click on Create Task.

Select the General tab, type this task a name, and select radio buttons “Run whether a user is logged on or not”, and “Run with highest privileges”.
Next to Configure for select Windows 10.
No need to worry if Windows 11 is not among the options. As there is no steady build for Windows 11 yet.

Select the Triggers tab and then click on New at the bottom.

Next to Begin this task, select At startup and then click ok.

Select the Actions tab and then click on New at the bottom.

In the New Action window, Start a program (default) settings next to action is selected.
Program/script field, enter wmic.exe.
Next to Add arguments (optional), enter the below command:
/Namespace:\root\default Path SystemRestore Call CreateRestorePoint “Startup Restore Point”, 100, 7
Then click ok.

Select Conditions tab.

If you’re working on a laptop, untick the option under Power name Start the task only if the computer is on AC power and then click ok.

Task Scheduler window will open, type your credentials to complete setting up the task. Click ok.

Whenever you start your computer, a system restore point will be created.

Note:
You are almost done setting up the scheduled system restore point. You can find the task in the task scheduler window. To confirm if the task is running as setup, right-click on the system restore task and then select Run. This action must create a new restore point.

System Restore: Frequently Asked Questions FAQ’s

What happens when you create a restore point?

Windows takes a snapshot of your computer data as it is at a specific time. The descriptions of the operating system are thus saved so that you can return back to it in case things go incorrect.

Why did my system restore points disappear?

The most general reason is the system restore option was disabled manually. Each time the system restore option is disabled, the system restore points are deleted. Also, this condition may be caused by the installation of Windows susceptibilities or other important updates or the incidental deletion of the Disk Cleanup utility.

How long does Windows 11 keep restore points?

The retaining is 90 days, and the earlier restore points increased this date will be deleted automatically to make room for a new one.

Will System Restore bring back deleted files?

System Restore only works for system programs or files. If you delete any special data, such as videos, pictures, documents, etc., it won’t help.

Does Windows 11 create automatic restore points?

Yes, by default Windows 11 has its System Properties set to automatically create system restore points from time to time, for example when you make important changes or any update to your system.

How long does a system restore point take?

It depends on how much data needs to be saved, creating a system restore point can take wherever from a few minutes to a few hours. Though, if after five to six hours you find that a restore point is still being created, it is probably that Windows has run into some problems. In such a scenario, you might need to cancel the whole process and then start again.

Can I undo the changes System Restore makes?

Yes. Each time when you use System Restore, a restore point is created before processing, so you can undo the changes if they don’t fix the problem. If you use System Restore when using the System Recovery Options or the computer is in safe mode, you can’t undo the restore process. Despite that, you can run System Restore again and then choose a different restore point, if one exists.

What files are changed during a system restore?

System Restore affects programs, Windows system files, and registry settings. It can also make changes to batch files, scripts, and other types of practicable files created under any user account on your system. System Restore does not affect personal data, such as documents, email, or photos, so it can’t help you restore a deleted file. If you have a backup of your data, you can restore the files from a backup.

What if System Restore doesn’t fix the problem?

If System Restore doesn’t fix the issue, you can undo the restore process or try selecting a different restore point. If System Restore doesn’t show any restore points to select from, please ensure you have system protection turned on and that you have free space on your hard disk and if the System Restore does not fix your problem, you can also try an advanced recovery method.

Conclusion:

This blog showed you how to create Windows 11 System Restore point to restore Windows systems to an earlier state. If you find any problems above, please write a comment.

For more information read About Windows 11
02/08/2023
How to Install Windows Server 2022 Core

In this article, I will explain to you how to install Windows Server 2022 Core and some initial configurations. Microsoft Windows Server 2022 is the latest version of the operating system. You must try to install Server 2022 using the Core option whenever feasible. Windows Server 2022 contains a lot of new features and it is the much more secure version of Windows Server available to date.

Install Windows Server 2022 Core

In this article, I am using VMware Workstation in my home lab environment for the Windows Server 2022 Core installation.

Download the Windows Server 2022 ISO

The first step in installing Windows Server 2022 is getting the installer file. This is an ISO file that contains the equal content of an optical disc. Windows Server 2022 ISO file will permit you to create a boot media and then you can install Windows Server 2022 Core.

To download the Windows Server 2022 ISO image, first, you need to sign up at Microsoft’s official Windows Insider page.
Select Windows Server 2022, and then tick “Download the ISO” from the available options. Select Continue.

Windows setup, click next.

Select Install now

Enter the Windows server 2022 product key and then click Next.

Choose Windows Server 2022 operating system and then click next.

Tick license terms and click next.

Custom install Windows only.

Click on the available disk and then click next.

Windows Server 2022 Core installation is in progress.

After completing the Windows Server 2022 Core installation. Now you will need to change the password. Press enter

Enter new, confirm the password, and then hit enter.

Click ok

The Sconfig option is the primary configuration utility that you can use for the initial configuration of a Windows Server 2022 core.

Windows Server 2022 Core – Change computer name

Type 2 and hit enter.

Type new computer name hit enter, and then type y to restart the computer.

Configuring remote desktop options

Type 7 and press enter.

Remote desktop settings Windows Server 2022 Core.

Network settings Windows Server 2022 Core

Number 8 options are to change network settings.

Select your available networks

Set network adapter settings, type 1.

D for DHCP and S for static.
Enter the IP address details and then press enter.

Set DNS option, type 2

After all the initial configuration, you can install Windows Admin Center and simply connect your Windows Server 2022 Core server to it and have access to all the options (tools) you need to install Windows updates, install roles & features, configure the firewall, configure storage, configure services, and the PowerShell.

02/08/2023
This PC Must Support Secure Boot Windows 11

In this blog, I will explain to you how to bypass this PC must support secure boot in Windows 11. If you are just doubtful to make changes in your PC BIOS settings, then here are some simple steps for you. With these steps, you can skip enabling secure boot on your computer/laptop and simply bypass the Windows 11 security requirements without any issue.

What are the simple steps? We will use the Windows 10 ISO or DVD, simply mount it on the PC, and then copy the appraiserres.dll from the sources directory to the sources directory of the bootable Windows 11 ISO USB device or you can create a new folder (Windows 11) and copy all files from your Windows 11 ISO and paste it in newly created folder name Windows 11. This will bypass the new security checks (Secure Boot) in the system requirements of the Windows 11 installer.

To get started, if you don’t have Windows 10 ISO or DVD, Then you can simply click download to download the appraisers.dll file. Then, copy it, and then paste it into Windows 11 source directory. Follow the below steps.
When I started upgrading Windows 10 to Windows 11, I have got This PC can’t run Windows 11 and the error is This PC must support a Secure Boot error.

How to enable secure boot in bios you can find in the end of this blog.

My current Windows 10 version.

This PC Must Support Secure Boot

Right click to mount your Windows 11 ISO.

Select all files, right click and then copy all files. (Ctrl C to copy).

Create a folder in your pc drives (in C, D, and E) in my case I have created a folder in F drive and name it Windows 11.
Paste all the files into this folder.

Now mount your Windows 10 ISO and then open the sources folder.

Find appraiserres.dll file and then copy it from the Windows 10 ISO sources folder.

If you don’t have Windows 10 ISO or DVD then clicks here to download the appraiserres.dll file.
Go to your download folder, extract the zip file, and then copy it.

Go back to your Windows 11 folder the one we have created in F drive. Then, open the source folder, right-click and select Paste from the context menu. (or CTRL + V keyboard shortcut to paste the files).
IF you have USB Windows 11 Bootable Media and then open the ‘sources’ folder and paste (appraiserres.dll file).

Select Replace the files in the destination option and wait for it to complete. It’s critical that you replace this file.

Now go back to your Windows 11 folder and then double click on setup.exe.

Windows 11 setup, Select the radio button (Recommended) and then click next.

Getting updates.

Click Accept.

Getting updates.

Now Windows 11 is ready to upgrade, click install.

Installing Windows 11.

Restarting PC.

Windows 11 Working on updates.

Enter your password to login. (my PC login account name Windows 10).

Wait to complete the process.

Finely we have successfully upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11.

Open run command and enter winver to now About Windows 11.

Now open windows settings, select the Activation option, and then you can see my Windows 11 is activated.

How to enable secure boot from system bios.

I have HP 800 ED desktop, Here is the guide, how to enable secure boot in PC bios.
Restart your PC/Laptop and then press the key (for example F1, F2, Dell and etc). In my case press the ESC button and then select F10.
Select the Security tab and then secure boot configuration. (Might be you have a different option in your PC bios)

Here you can see secure boot option is disable.

By pressing the right arrow key you can enable secure boot, save changing and then restart your PC.

Video Tutorial: How to Resolve This PC Must Support Secure Boot Windows 11 Issue

02/08/2023
How to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Pro

In this today’s blog, I will explain to you How to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Pro (Professional Editions). There is a major difference between Windows 10 Home and Professional editions.

All the features that users get in the Windows Professional version are not available in the Home editions, therefore you need to upgrade your Windows from the Home version to the Professional version.

Upgrade From Windows 10 Home to Pro

Firstly, you have to check the Windows 10 Home version is installed on our system. To find this, you need to right-click on the This PC icon and then select the Properties button.

Now all the information related to the PC or laptop is in front of you, where your Windows editions are visible.

To convert the Windows Home edition to the Pro version, first, you need to use CMD (Command Prompt), click on the Windows search icon, enter cmd and then on the right side select the Run as Administrator button.

Click on Yes so that you can give the administrator rights to the command prompt.

Dism /Online /Get-TargetEditions
After opening the command prompt, you need to enter the above command in the command prompt and then hit the enter button.

Now you can see all versions of Windows 10 and are ready to be upgraded.

sc config LicenseManager start= auto & net start LicenseManager
Type the above command and then press enter. The license manager server has been started.

We need to start another service “Windows Update feature”.
Type the below command and then press enter.
sc config wuauserv start= auto & net start wuauserv

changepk.exe /productkey XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
After starting the services, now we need to enter the Windows 10 Pro product key the one we want to upgrade into then we will be able to upgrade the window from the Home edition to the Pro edition.
As soon as we enter the product key, the window will start getting upgraded automatically.

It might take 15 to 20 minutes to upgrade Windows, so you have to wait.

Working on updates.

Go to the My computer properties, then you can see the Windows Pro.

Watch Video: How to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Pro

02/08/2023
How To Install Windows 11 on Laptop/Computer

We have provided steps on how to install Windows 11 on Laptop/Computer. Microsoft is about to announce a new Windows 11 at its launch event, the Windows 11 OS has been leaked on a site.

A new version of Microsoft Windows 11, or might be you are thinking of migrating from old operating system.
Compared to Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11 has a more refined look. Windows 11 introduced many UI changes like rounded corners, new wallpapers, colored icons, and etc.

You can read specifications, features and requirements of Windows 11

I am going to install on my HP Elite 8300 Desktop (Core i7, 32GB Ram and 1TB HDD)

Download Windows 11 (June 2021 Build)

To make things simpler, you can download the leaked Windows 11 ISO files before following the below steps.

Important Note: The leaked Windows 11 ISO files don’t come officially from Microsoft, but it will be coming later this year. So, it may not have all the features & it could also be filled with bugs. It might make your PC unusable. So, please install this at your own risk.
The good thing is to create a proper backup of the files before installing Windows 11.

Creating Bootable USB Drive

First, you need to create a Windows 11 installation media. Then, if you have a USB drive, you can flash Windows 11 into it. How to create a Windows bootable USB drive for Windows 11.

Installing Windows 11 on PC/Laptop

After creating a Bootable pin drive, you need to follow the below simple steps to install Windows 11.
First, restart your laptop/computer, press Windows boot key (example, F8, F9, Esc, F12, F10, Delete and etc).
Select Boot from the USB Drive / DVD Drive option, and then press any key on the Boot screen.

Windows 11 Installation wizard set the language, time, keyboard and then click next.

Windows 11 Setup, click Install Now.

Select I don’t have a product key.

Select Widows 11 operating system and then click next.

Windows 11 applicable notice and license, accept it and then click next.

Windows setup, select Custom option.

I am going to format my PC C drive
Select the Partition where you need to install Windows 11 and then select format.

Click ok.

Select next.

Windows 11 installation process.

After the Windows 11 installation completed you need to complete Windows basic settings for the first use. Windows 11 welcome screen select language and then click Next.

Select keyboard layout and then click next.

Second keyboard layouts go by default then click Skip.

I am going to select I don’t have internet (Will set it later).

Select with limited access.

Enter your account name and then click Next.

Enter your password (and confirmed password )and then click OK.

Choose security questions (3 security questions and answers) and then click next.

Windows 11 privacy setting, scroll down and then click accept.

After completing the Windows 11 installation, Windows 11 might take few minutes to complete.

Now Windows 11 will be live on your computer/laptop.

Windows 11 desktop.

Open file explorer

Introducing Windows 11

After opening the above link scroll down you will find “Check for compatibility” (download App) maybe you will get a free upgrade to Windows 11.

Open downloaded folder and then double click to run the windows pc health check.

Select Windows pc health check agreement and then click next.

Windows pc health check installed, click finish.

Windows pc health check.

Related: This pc must support secure boot

Related: Upgrade Windows 11 in Windows Insider Program

Read this article: How to Log In Automatically in Windows 11.

Video Tutorial: How To Install Windows 11 step by step

02/08/2023
How to Upgrade Windows 2008 R2 standard to Enterprise edition

In this blog, we will see how to upgrade Windows 2008 R2 Standard to Enterprise Edition. The situation to upgrade operating system occurs very often and many times people end up reinstalling the OS. The reason for upgrade is evident that there are several features that are locked out on the Standard Edition & one main restriction on the Standard Edition is the Memory restriction of 32GB & to make use of the licensing model for virtual machines using Hyper-V.

Note: This works only for the upgrade, meaning you cannot downgrade an Enterprise Edition to Standard.
If you are running a virtual environmental, it is highly recommended taking a snapshot of the virtual machine before making any changes and in case of a physical server, having a full backup will not harm you.
If you want to upgrade the server is running Windows Server Standard to either the Enterprise or Datacenter editions, it is possible to do so online, without re-installing operating system (Windows).
Open control panel system and security – System (Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard).

Upgrade Windows 2008 R2 Standard to Enterprise

Type this command to know the installed version of Windows Server.
DISM /online /Get-CurrentEdition
This will return the current Windows version.

Upgrade to Enterprise Edition Type the below Command
Type “DISM /online /Get-TargetEditions” to see the Windows editions to which this server can be upgraded.

Please visit the Microsoft page that lists the KMS client setup keys. On the Microsoft page, you can find the keys for multiple “Windows Server versions”.

Type the below command to upgrade the version of Windows Server. In my home lab, I am going to be upgrading to Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition.
Now type DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerEnterprise /ProductKey:489J6-VHDMP-X63PK-3K798-CPX3Y

Type Y to restart windows server to complete this operation.

Windows Server Upgrading in progress.

After restating the computer, you can go to your computer properties, and then you will the running Windows Server Enterprise.

Window Edition is Enterprise

Related: Upgrade DC Server 2008 R2 to Windows 2012 R2

02/08/2023
How to Open Task Manager in Windows 11
This post will show you different ways to open Task Manager in Windows 11. Let’s have a look at how to speedily open Windows 11 Task Manager from the Start menu, create a shortcut for it on your system desktop, and pin Task Manager to the Windows Taskbar.

Windows Task Manager is an exceedingly powerful and useful tool in Windows that permits you to monitor system resource usages of CPU, memory, disk, and bandwidth for running programs, Windows processes, and background processes. It is also often commonly used for ending programs that might be jammed or can’t be closed for other reasons.

If you forever opened Task manager from the Windows Taskbar and now don’t know how to open it in Windows 11, take it easy! In this guide, I will show you the various easiest ways to launch the Task Manager in Windows 11.

Table of Contents.
From the Start Menu

Right-click on the Windows Start menu and then select Task Manager from the options list.

Task Manager

Add Task Manger to Taskbar in Windows 11

You can also open Task Manager with a single click by pin it to the Windows 11 Taskbar.

Select the Windows Search button or press the Windows button + S key, type Task Manager in the search box.

Select the Task Manager App and then select the Pin to taskbar option on the right side panel.

Now you can the Task Manager is pinned to the Taskbar. Just single-click on it to open it.

Open Task Manger with a Shortcut key

This is the easiest way to launch Task Manager by pressing the (CTRL + SHIFT +ESC) shortcut key from your Keyboard.

Create Task Manger Shortcut in Windows 11

Another simple way to open Task Manager is to create a shortcut on the Windows desktop.

To create a shortcut for Task Manager on the desktop, right-click on your system desktop where you wish to create a shortcut, select a new item and then select Shortcut.

In the Create Shortcut window, select the Browse button.

Find the Task Manager App in the Browse for Files or Folders window: (C > Windows > System32 > Taskmgr.exe). Select the Taskmgr application and then click ok.

The Task Manager App path will be added to the textbox.

Or, you can directly type the below path into the text box.

C:\Windows\System32\Taskmgr.exe then select the next button.

Type Task Manager for your shortcut in the textbox, and then select Finish.

Now you can find the Task Manager shortcut on your desktop. Just double-click on to open.

The easily way to access Task manager in Windows 11

Open the Run dialogue box by pressing the Windows button + R key.
Type taskmgr.exe in the Open box and then press enter.

Run task manager from command prompt

Open the command prompt, type taskmgr.exe, and then hit enter.

Run task manager using PowerShell command

Open the PowerShell, type taskmgr.exe and then press enter.
02/08/2023
How to Assign Permanent Letters to Removable Drives

In this article, I will explain how to assign permanent letters to removable drives. Windows will assign drive letters to external HDD, SD cards, flash drives, and other removable devices dynamically as when you plug them in. If we use several different external storage drives through the day, having assigned different letters each time can become annoying & make things feel disorganized. Here is how we assign permanent letters to each device to make things easier.

Assign Permanent Letters to Removable Drives

Windows progresses throughout the alphabet (A, B) to assign drive letters to devices as we plug them in. So if we plug the USB flash drive to get data from it, it might be E: but the next time when we plug it in, it might be different (E: or G depending on the order you plug them in.
The cool thing is we can assign a permanent letter to a USB external drive directly with Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Servers. It is a simple process, and there is no need to install any third-party utility.

Assign a Specific Drive Letter in Windows

To assign a letter, plug in the drive that you want to assign a permanent letter. Then press (Windows key+R) to open the Run dialog and type: compmgmt.msc and then press enter.

Or, you can right-click the Windows start button and then select Computer Management.

Once the computer management, select Disk Management on your left pane under Storage. It will take a while, Windows looks for the drives currently connected to the PC and will display them in the right pane.
Right-click on the drive you want to assign a permanent letter to and then select Change Drive Letter and Paths from the menu.

A small window will open up and then click the Change button.

When you assign a drive letter, please make sure to select a letter toward the end of the alphabet list. (For example, X, Y, or Z) otherwise, Windows has the disposition to eventually assign a different letter. Keep in mind that it will only be the assigned drive letter on the computer you changed it on. If you connect the external drive to a different computer, Windows will assign it a different dynamic letter.
Please make sure that Assign the following drive letter is selected and select the letter you want to assign it and then click ok.

Click ok.

Click ok.

For more information, please click here

Watch the Video: How to Assign a Permanent Letter to a Removable Disk

02/08/2023
How to Install Active Directory Windows Server Core 2022

This article will cover how to install Active Directory Windows Server Core 2022. To know what steps are required to use a Windows Server 2022 Core installation as a domain controller. To know more about Server 2022. We will try to run Active Directory services with Server 2022 Core edition. For the Installation of Server 2022 Core. Windows Server administrators were demoted to the command line and obtaining MMC consoles to work pointed to a Core Windows Server installation to configure, manage, and administrate a Core installation.

Windows Server Core Active Directory Installation

If you have installed Active Directory in the last several Windows Server versions. You already know this is an active directory domain services role that is installed and then configured. Installing a domain controller involves installing the role and configuring it on your Windows Server 2022 installations that you need to use as domain controllers in your organization.

Before installing a Windows Server 2022 Core installation as a domain controller, you need to know a few things.

Change Windows Server 2022 hostname
Assign a static IP address
Choose a domain name that will be used for Active Directory
A strong administrator password
Date and time

Windows Server 2022 Core Install Active Directory

To install Active Directory, we need to set your Server as per the recommended configuration for ADDC.

I already changed the server name. type hostname to check your system name.

Type ipconfig /all command to know about your server IP address.

Type the sconfig command.

To Assign a static IP address

Type 8 and then hit enter.

Check how many network adapters are available, type 1, and then press enter.

Type 1 and hit enter.

S for static IP address
Type the details and then press enter.

Set DNS server and then press enter.

Type 15 to exit.

Install Active Directory Windows Server Core Using PowerShell

Type PowerShell Command to start creating Domain Controller.

Type
Get-WindowsFeature

Type
Get-Windowsfeature | ? {$_.Name -LIKE “ad*”}

To install domain controller Windows Server Core 2022, type the below command.
install-windowsfeature AD-Domain-Services-IncludemanagementTools

Successfully installed Active directory domain services.

Configure Active Directory Windows Server 2022 Core

Enter the below command

import-Module ADDSDeployment

install-ADDSForest

You can enter Y

While installation active directory is going on you will see some warnings.

Once installation is done the server will restart automatically.
Check your AD server credentials, type your password, and then hit enter.

Now we have covered the installation of Active Directory on server 2022 core.
Now type 8 to change server DNS.

Type 1

Now you can see server DNS, it’s a loop address, you need to change it.

Install Active Directory Core Server 2022

Also Windows Admin Center will help you to install AD roles and features but to configure the active directory, we need to use PowerShell.
Click on the core server to install the active directory

In Windows Admin Center very easy to install the Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) role. After connecting to your server, scroll down, navigate to Roles & features and then install the ADDS role.

Installing active directory domain services role using Windows admin center
The wizard will prompt if you need to reboot automatically. Actually, after installing only the role, it won’t reboot. Click yes

If required, please reboot the server.

Active directory windows admin center extension installation
You will need to install the Active Directory extension. The Active Directory extension is required to administer Active Directory once the ADDS role is installed and configured.

02/08/2023
How to Create PTR Records Server 2022

Let’s have a look at how to create PTR Record in DNS Manager Server 2022. Let’s see how to add a PTR record manually. This is only required if a system is not configured to dynamically update. This might be the case for systems with static IP addresses like servers.

Create PTR Records Server 2022

Open server manager 2022, Choose Tools and then click on the DNS option.

After configuring the DNS Manager and selecting the zone name under Reverse Lookup Zones. Make sure the zone name suits the IP subnet of the record that you wish to add. In this example, the IP subnet is 192.168.241.0/24 therefore the suitable zone name is 241.168.192.in-addr-arpa.
Right click on the created one reverse look up zone and then select New Pointer (PTR).

Type the Host IP Address (DNS Server IP Address) and enter the hostname manually or click on the browse button to browse the location from Forward look zones.

SERVER2022 > forward lookup zone > xpertstec.local > select Server2022 and then click ok.

Now you can see the Host name, click ok.

Finally, your Pointer (PTR) Record was added successfully.

Before Launch nslookup, we need to change the IP address in interfaces settings. In the DNS manager right-click on your DNS server and then select properties.

Select the Interfaces tab and select the checkbox only the following IP address. (We have only one DNS server, if you have an additional DNS server then you can select more servers. It will avoid DNS queries delay). Click ok

How to Verify PTR Record is Working

How we can test the Active Directory and DNS Using the nslookup command. Test the DNS server and configure it properly or not, using the nslookup command.

Open the run command enter nslookup and then press ok.

Launch a Command Prompt, type nslookup and then press enter.

The last Method is to launch DNS Manager and right-click the server name, then select Launch nslookup.

After selecting the Launch nslookup menu. That means the DNS server is healthy.

Conclusion

Finally, in the same nslookup command utility windows, enter your DNS server IP address or Server name and you get a reply from forward and reverse lookup zones reply like this.

If you got to have like this you Install and configure active directory domain services and Domain Name System (DNS) Server Successfully.

For more detail visit Microsoft

02/08/2023
How to Create Reverse Lookup Zone Server 2022

In this blog, I will show you how to create a reverse lookup zone in Windows Server 2022. Reverse lookup zones are used to resolve the hostname to IP addresses. In server 2022 the reverse lookup zones to work use a PTR record that supplies the mapping of the IP address in the zone to the hostname. What’s New in Server 2022

In this blog, I going to set up a reverse lookup zone for an IPv4 primary zone.

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This primary zone is connected to Active Directory Domain Controller. Before creating a Zone, ensure all roles and server groups are working fine.

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To create a reverse lookup zone is different. We can create a reverse lookup zone by using the Subnet. For example, we create a reverse zone by using 192.168.241.0/24, but we retrieve the reverse zone by using 241.168.192.in-addr.arpa.

Create Reverse Lookup Zone

Launch server manager, select Tools tab, and then select DNS.

DNS Manager Server 2022, First expand SERVER2022 (your DNS server name.
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Mouse right-click on the Reverse Lookup Zones option and then click on New Zone from the menu.

New Zone Wizard, click Next.

Choose the type of zone you wish to create, I am going to create Primary Zone (because this is our first DNS server and keep it as it is) and click next.

Select how you wish zone data replicated in the active directory zone replication scope. Choose To all DNS servers running on domain controllers in this domain: xpertstec.local and click next.

In the reverse lookup zone name (DNS Manager) Choose IPv4 Reverse Lookup Zone (A reverse lookup zone transfers IP addresses into DNS (domain name server) name). Click next

To identify the reverse lookup zone, enter the network ID, the name zone, and then click Next.

Choose the type of dynamic updates you wish to allow and then click next.

Done, completing the new zone wizard, click the finish button.

Now you can see the created reverse lookup zones.

02/08/2023
How to Create a User in Active Directory 2022

In this blog, I will explain how to create a user in Active Directory Windows Server 2022. The computer is an extensively used device in different environments since thanks to it we can access various services and perform various actions such as document and file management. That is why if a system is used by different people, it is best for each user to have a different account.

Windows Server 2022 has been designed to provide administrators the best controls to manage every feature of their domain, this, users are one of the best important since they demand access to their systems and as administrators, we can permit the required permissions so that their work is applicable, for that reason, it is necessary to create a new user to be integrated into the Active Directory.

Create User in Active Directory 2022

In the Server Manager, we go to Tools and then Active Directory Users and Computers.
Or type dsa.msc in the run command to launch Active Directory.

In the displayed window you can see the default users and those that have been created in the domain.

Right-click on User, select new, and then select User.

In the pop-up window, type the user’s information and then click next.
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Then we must assign your password and then click next.

Summary of the user to create in Windows Server 2022, Click Finish to apply the changes.

A new user has been created successfully.

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Double click on newly created user to see a series of parameters available to edit.

New object users click on the Member tab to see the default groups.
Click the Add button to assign additional groups to the created user.

Type administrator, click on check names, and then click ok.

You can see the change.

This is the way to create a user in a Windows Server 2022 Active directory and edit its parameters if necessary.

02/08/2023