How to Install Active Directory Users and Computers Windows 10 1903

What is ADUC or Active Directory Users and Computers? It is a Microsoft Management Console snap-in which you are able to use to administer Active Directory (AD). With it, you are able to manage objects, Organizational Units, and attributes of them.

How to install Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) Windows 10 Version 1809 and Above

When we tried to search information about how to install ADUC Window 10 version 1903, the thing that we found is how to install ADUC Windows 10 Version 1809 and above which probably means that for version 1903 also can use this method. So, how to install it? You are able to follow the steps below.

  • The first thing that you have to do is that from the Start menu, you have to choose Settings and then choose Apps.
  • After that, you have to click on the hyperlink on the right side named Manage Optional Features and then you have to click on the button to Add feature.
  • Here, you have to choose RSAT: Active Directory Domain Services and Lightweight Directory Tools.
  • And now, you have to click on Install.

choose RSAT

  • When the process of installation is done, there will be a new menu item in the start menu named Windows Administrative Tools.

How to install Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) Windows 8 and Windows 10 Version 1803 and Below

You may also need the tutorials to install ADUC Windows 8 and Windows 10 Version 1803 and below. If so, you are able to follow the steps below.

  • The first thing that you have to do is to download and install Remote Server Administrator Tools depending on the version of your Windows.
  • The next thing that you have to do is to click on the Start button and you have to choose Control Panel. Then, when you are in the Control Panel, you have to choose Programs and then select Programs and Features. After that, you have to choose Turn Windows features on or off.
  • Now, you have to scroll down the list and then you have to expand Remote Server Administration Tools.
  • Here, you have to expand Role Administration Tools.
  • And then, you must expand AD DS and AD LDS Tools.
  • In this step, you have to check AD DS Tools and then you have to choose OK.
  • When you find that the process of installation is done, there will be a folder for Administrative Tools on the Start menu. You will see that the ADUC is in the list.

The Functions of Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC)

ADUC can embrace most of your AD admin responsibilities. With Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC), you are permitted to manage the FSMO server roles, unlock users, reset passwords, change group membership and many more. Well, there are other tools in RSAT that you are able to use to manage AD:

  • Active Directory Administrative Center. It permits management for the AD Trash Can (accidental deletes), policies of password and shows the history of PowerShell.
  • Active Directory Domains and Trust. It permits you to administer multiple domains to manage function level, manage User Principles Names (UPN), manage forest functional level and manage trusts between domains and forests.
  • Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell. It enables the PowerShell cmdlets to administer AD.
  • Active Directory Sites and Services. It permits you to be able to view and manage sites and services. You are able to define the topology of AD and schedule replication.
  • ADSI Edit. It is a low-end tool that functions to manage AD objects. AD experts do not recommend that you use ADSI Edit, but you are able to use ADUC instead.

Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) for Delegating Control

Let’s say that you are looking to limit the sysadmin team’s responsibility to be able to manage specific domains in your network. You want to assign two sysadmins per domain, a primary and a backup. Here are the steps to do that.

  • First, you have to open ADUC as Admin.
  • Then, you have to right click on the domain and then choose Delegate Control.

click on the domain and then choose Delegate Control

  • Here, you have to click through the Wizard until you get a screen with ‘Selected Users and Groups’. There, you have to add users that you want to delegate administrative responsibilities to.

 click through the Wizard until you get a screen with 'Selected Users and Groups

  • You have to choose the user and then click on Next.
  • You have to choose the tasks that you are delegating to this user in the next screen.

choose the tasks that you are delegating to this user in the next screen

  • On the next screen you get a recap, you have to click on Finish if it looks correct.

On the next screen you get a recap, you have to click on Finish if it looks correct

Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) for Adding New Users to Domain

Now, we will look at how to add a new user to the domain. How to do that? You are able to follow the steps below.

  • The first thing that you have to do is to expand the tree for the domain where you want the new user. Then, you have to right click the User container and then choose New and then User.

right click the User container and then choose New and then User

  • Here, you have to fill in the blanks and then you have to click on the Next.

fill in the blanks and then you have to click on the Next

  • Now, you have to set a password and then check the right boxes and then click on Next.

set a password and then check the right boxes and then click on Next

  • In this step, you have to verify the user is set up correctly in the next screen and then click on Finish.

verify the user is set up correctly in the next screen and then click on Finish

Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) for Adding A New Group

If you want to make a new group, you are able to follow the steps below.

  • The first thing that you have to do is to expand the domain and then you have to right click the container where you want the new group to live and then choose New and then choose Group.
  • After that, you have to fill in the blanks of the wizard and you have to make sure that you choose the right button for Security or Distribution.

choose the right button for Security or Distribution

  • Now, you have to click on OK and then you have to find your new group and then open it. You have to choose the Members tab and then you must add the correct users to this group.

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