Installing Active Directory, DNS and DHCP to Create a Windows Server 2012 Domain Controller

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  • @psychoman357
    @psychoman357 11 лет назад +22

    As a network Engineer this is way better of learning than my college teacher.
    Excellent job. 4 Stars.

  • @mustaqm55
    @mustaqm55 9 лет назад +37

    Dear Eli,
    It was one of the wonderful classes I have ever attended in my life.
    Extremely Knowledgeable, Clear Crisp and to the Point!
    Keep up the good work.
    I'm ur Fan now :)

  • @jakubwz
    @jakubwz 8 лет назад +60

    Absolutely brilliant video! Immediately subscribed to the channel. Just configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 and have to say this was a great help. Thank you for taking the time to make this. Off to the DHCP and DNS services configuration next! You've got a new fan!

    • @sunileunis4887
      @sunileunis4887 8 лет назад +2

      +Jakub Wawrzacz I also Immediately subscribed to the channel

  • @alleniamathews9326
    @alleniamathews9326 5 лет назад +8

    This video has helped me learn so much. I am creating a server in virtualbox and this video had a wonderful mix of knowledge without dragging on forever. I also enjoyed that he did not use extensive technical vocabulary like most teachers do. Thank you Eli. I know this video is old but I look forward to subscribing for more.

  • @theJuicetress
    @theJuicetress 5 лет назад +9

    Eli, I think your trainings are AWESOME! I love them, you're an amazing teacher. I'm so grateful I found you here. Thank you so much.

  • @jamelstringer6734
    @jamelstringer6734 8 лет назад +537

    Very curious what 69 people were dissatisfied with this video and why? This guy shares his vast information with the world and does not ask you for anything in return, and you actually voted a thumbs down on this video?! SMH!! Stop clicking on his video's then and go else where. Its a big wide world of tutorials out there; Good Luck! Sorry Eli had to say something.

    • @davee6406
      @davee6406 8 лет назад +39

      +Jamel Stringer Some people are just dicks. That's the only reason.

    • @jamelstringer6734
      @jamelstringer6734 8 лет назад +11

      Word Dave!

    • @kennethnicklowicz1030
      @kennethnicklowicz1030 8 лет назад +18

      +Jamel Stringer I agree. This man kept me in the loop while I was out of work. I asked myself how I would stay up with the changes, and being out of the field was lovely for the first month, but as they went on I grew anxious. Now being back as a Technical support S.R couldn't thank eli enough

    • @profyle766
      @profyle766 7 лет назад +7

      Well done mate, nothing but praises for someone like Eli!!!

    • @coodyscoops
      @coodyscoops 7 лет назад +3

      lol of couse i would crash into jamel... bet you wont figure out who this is...

  • @joaq1999
    @joaq1999 4 года назад

    Wow, 7 minutes so far and you are a total professional. Good well organized speech, good communicative skills, starts from the basics and move forward step by step. Congratulations!

  • @hozair
    @hozair 2 года назад

    I am a firewall engineer. I don't need to manage an AD/DC. But I need an AD/DC in my lab for testing. This is the best video and tutorial on how to setup AD/DC and have it running ASAP. Easy to follow and understand. Great video. 5/5.

  • @concepcionz17
    @concepcionz17 10 лет назад +23

    ETCG i love enjoying your videos, you are an amazing teacher and very clear to understand... Keep the good work
    God Bless You !

  • @laaleysnews5589
    @laaleysnews5589 9 лет назад +3

    You are great instructor, i always enjoy your lessons.

  • @you_only_have_4000_weeks
    @you_only_have_4000_weeks 5 лет назад

    I am A+, Network+. CCNA R&S and CCNA Security Certified with 2 yrs exp. Lost my printer job, but now I'm wanting to expand my admin skills. I have known of your videos for over 5 years but didn't understand why you were getting so many views. This is one of my first videos of yours I've watched in its entirety and I must say you are as advertised. Thanks.

  • @marcmendes3641
    @marcmendes3641 7 лет назад +1

    Eli, after many years you are my go to for a refresher every time, thank you for awesome videos, never stop teaching and refreshing us all.

  • @techie587
    @techie587 5 лет назад +19

    Bro... This is amazing and the simplest with detail....

  • @victortawa9809
    @victortawa9809 5 лет назад +4

    Its as if i have Eli within the palms of my hand. you are so real!!!!

  • @brianroth5754
    @brianroth5754 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much for this video tutorial Eli! I'm currently in a System Admin and Maintenance class and the teacher does no lectures or screencasts. He assigns us these assignments with no guidance. Thank you for relieving my stress and helping me learn!

  • @repent1111
    @repent1111 7 лет назад +1

    This by far the best step-by-step guide to Windows Server 2012. Compared to TechNets info database, this is like simple math. I greatly appreciate the amount of work you've put into this. I mean the whiteboard explanation, followed by the hands-on tasks are really a great combination. You are so in depth but still explaining it so 5 year old would have no troubles following through. Keep up the good work!

  • @dannyz2019
    @dannyz2019 7 лет назад +4

    I have paid for classes of poorer quality than what you offer for free. fucking great man

  • @sopgent
    @sopgent 11 лет назад +3

    Thank You Eli, I've learned more here for free, than in the classes I paid for :D

  • @methukaalles
    @methukaalles 6 месяцев назад

    This video is still helpful in 2023. I actually deployed a Windows Server R2 2012 and had some issues with configuration. I searched for the active directory and this was the first one that popped up. Thanks for producing this video. Couldn't have done it without this.

  • @achajackson5898
    @achajackson5898 3 года назад

    I’m watching this while in a bus. Even with the wind blowing heavy pass my ears making me to barely hear you. Just watching makes me very satisfied. You’re very good a teaching! I’m subscribing NOW!

  • @geekykie9758
    @geekykie9758 8 лет назад +30

    Hi Eli,
    How are you? I just want to say a big thank you for all the hard work you put in to making brilliant videos on RUclips that help people such as myself and many others worldwide.
    I am just 19 years old and only just starting my career working within the IT industry, it’s something I have always wanted to do for a very long time however when I was in education I never got the change to study IT due to my learning difficulty and having dyslexia I was always told by the school I wasn’t good enough to be in the class!
    Oh well that’s just another story, after leaving school I managed to show the teachers I was a good lad and I managed to get myself an IT apprenticeship which brings me to now. I am currently trying to learn to set my own virtual network up so I am basically in the process of setting up windows server, I was just wondering if you could send me a structure of each videos I should watch in the correct order? I would be happy to pay you for your time if you could provide me with the order list that would be fantastic.
    Kind Regards,
    Kieren

  • @kosova973
    @kosova973 7 лет назад +3

    I love you man i wuld pay anything just to have you as my Teacher Ty master YODA May the Force be with you

    • @stevebez2767
      @stevebez2767 6 лет назад

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  • @mauriceudoh7243
    @mauriceudoh7243 10 лет назад +2

    Engineer and Prof Eli, your presentations are awesome because of emphasis on basic concepts and vital terms. You are a good guy. Please continue the good work because the IT world is observing your fantastic contributions to Information technology/ Computer field. Active Directory has been my problem. Now it is no more. Thanks.

  • @soldiers303
    @soldiers303 6 лет назад

    this is perfect, exactly what I need to get my certification. Courses are over £2000 and I find playing with the setups is the best method to learn. Clear and easy to follow instructions along with explanations.

  • @dogonfamily
    @dogonfamily 10 лет назад +4

    I like the way you say "Kankee" instead of "change" in the section of the hostname rename... Hehehe really like it

  • @siavashhazini2061
    @siavashhazini2061 8 лет назад +20

    Is it me or the sync is off here. Eli, C'mon man! ;-)
    Good stuff man real good. I feel like I'm learning this stuff all over again. Thank you.

    • @elithecomputerguy
      @elithecomputerguy  8 лет назад +7

      Audio sync is all RUclips... I don't know why but for some folks it's off when it shouldn't be

    • @lucasvanholland9512
      @lucasvanholland9512 8 лет назад +2

      +Eli the Computer Guy its not off for me. weird deal

    • @acidmardigras6235
      @acidmardigras6235 7 лет назад

      Looks and sounds awesome Eli.

    • @jkjqu6805
      @jkjqu6805 6 лет назад

      It's you.

  • @sophiaphan4767
    @sophiaphan4767 3 года назад

    You are the best I have ever studied on you tube. You speak slowly, clearly enough for me to understand well. A huge thank for your dedication

  • @plightoftheblackwoman6835
    @plightoftheblackwoman6835 10 лет назад

    I already have an Associate's Degree in Computer Networking Administration and in 27 minutes you made this process simple and easy to remember.

  • @fridakalota370
    @fridakalota370 7 лет назад +73

    you should ve been my teacher cuz mine sucked

    • @robertomarsachjr3796
      @robertomarsachjr3796 6 лет назад

      I know right?! I've tried numerous video and even lynda.com but either they start off good then get insanely technical when explaining things or bore me to death. This man earned a sub from me.

    • @stevebez2767
      @stevebez2767 6 лет назад

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    • @tylerwinters2578
      @tylerwinters2578 5 лет назад +2

      what did your teacher suck?

    • @mikebevan1034
      @mikebevan1034 4 года назад

      Same

  • @dheeraj0076
    @dheeraj0076 8 лет назад +3

    Very good stuff.
    Would you please put all your videos in a logical sequence?

  • @heathergoode302
    @heathergoode302 5 лет назад

    This video is so well done. I love how you break down each portion of the module. I agree with Jamel Stringer, it seemed like others were bored. Thank you for my notebook full of notes on Installing Active Directory, DNS and DHCP to Create a Windows Server 2012 Domain Controller. Much appreciated!

  • @johnvolo1
    @johnvolo1 6 лет назад

    Absolutely the best video class I have viewed. Especially if it it the first experience with the system or product. Eli, you make complex technology systems very easy to learn and understand. I am now a new subscriber.

  • @shohagiiuc20
    @shohagiiuc20 5 лет назад +6

    Can you Please create Windows Server -2019 video series for a Computer Lab :) ?

    • @ObjectivelyOpinionated
      @ObjectivelyOpinionated 4 года назад

      The process is very, very similar. It even looks the same in Server 2019.

  • @afrosamuri05
    @afrosamuri05 9 лет назад +12

    I didn't see him set the server IP address to static that is common practice

    • @NathanGodding454
      @NathanGodding454 9 лет назад +1

      Even though it is common practise (in other words I agree with you), just typing the system's display name into Windows explorer or remote desktop will query the dhcp device (router, other machine, raspberry pi, windows server itself) and ask how to contact that machine. Maybe that's why?

    • @joedomos3857
      @joedomos3857 9 лет назад +2

      Afro samurai Good point, but he actually does that just prior to the next step which is Basic DHCP Setup. My 2 cts on this topic: I used to set each and every server to a static IP, until I realized that management down the road was much easier with DHCP reservations (because you don't need to connect to the machine to simply add/change/remove dns/gw etc). So, pure non-DHCP static, in my 2015's book, is now a formal requirement only for network-class services, namely DHCP servers, name servers, routers, access points, gateways...

    • @stevebez2767
      @stevebez2767 6 лет назад

      coz e iza vr online suggestion,no copper rites invade,suggestions implied by interaction,whatsup?

  • @firebigg03
    @firebigg03 9 лет назад +1

    Hey I just got a job as a system administrator for a small business they ask me to buy and setup up a server (yea me) so we bought the server with windows server 2012, and Eli you saved my job......sorry not gonna send you my fist pay check but really love your classes please don't stop we need you.

  • @rolandozeledon4688
    @rolandozeledon4688 9 лет назад

    Thank you Eli for your lessons i've been watching these videos tutorial for 6 months now and i can't tell how much you've help to really know what to expect out there in the real world. Just want to say thanks and keep those tutorial coming..
    thanks RZ

  • @tharavlogs1451
    @tharavlogs1451 2 года назад +4

    anyone watching this in 2022?

  • @nandamandir7880
    @nandamandir7880 7 лет назад

    Thanks Eli, i like that you explain the big picture in an easy to understand way & don't get caught up too much into details. I lve learn more from your videos than other IT videos paid or free

  • @melissaarntzen5344
    @melissaarntzen5344 6 лет назад +2

    I've literally only watched the first 5 minutes of this video but, I've already learned more from this than I have from my actual Server class. Thanks, Eli! 😄

  • @crossbones80
    @crossbones80 10 лет назад +2

    Sir, you are VERY good at what you do; Knowledgeable. Distinct. Clear. Descriptive. Educational. I'm glad you have this as a hobby. I did buy the prescribed book, Windows Server 2012 Unleashed, which covers the details that you can't put into your video. Thanks for the videos. You get a 5 star rating from me! Hope to be back into the IT field soon!

    • @stevebez2767
      @stevebez2767 6 лет назад

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  • @fcsunday5458
    @fcsunday5458 2 года назад

    Greatest Job! Your teaching is so clear, so concise, so easy to understand, no more, no less, You are the best teacher in the world, all teachers of IT industry should learn from you. Massive thanks to you!

  • @dsy1802
    @dsy1802 7 лет назад

    Eli, just want to tell you a great job you are doing. A lot of time and effort and sacrifice t o all your videos. 100% love the explanation you gave. slow and very clear. Not a native speaker, but looking at your videos, makes me understand much with the concepts.
    There are people from other countries watching your videos and gaining lot of knowledge and experience. For the sake of them please continue to do the video.
    Thank you very

  • @jh61
    @jh61 8 лет назад +2

    Dude! 2012 installed, created Active Directory DNS, DHCP. Ordering Book from Amazon. I should have done this several years ago.....Thanks for making the effort. I really really really appreciate this.

  • @patrik_x86
    @patrik_x86 5 лет назад

    I graduated school 3 years ago and I still come back to this video to revise.. Quality stuff.

  • @ThinklessNoodle
    @ThinklessNoodle 8 лет назад

    Really enjoyed the video Eli. I don't know why I had such trouble finding a good explanation of AD and utilizing the features of DNS and DHCP. Thank you!

  • @MrDeepzek
    @MrDeepzek 8 лет назад

    Your explanations are just great and clear. I feel like I learned half deal about server 2012 in 27 minutes. Now it's time to do it myself. Thanks a lot.

  • @NinjaPrimeProductions
    @NinjaPrimeProductions 9 лет назад

    This is one of the best sites on RUclips for everything that you need to learn about networking and servers. I wish I knew about this a few years ago. Great tutorials, thanks for sharing.

  • @bolajiatanda4504
    @bolajiatanda4504 4 года назад

    Hi Eli,
    You just made my month with this video.
    With your thorough explanations of active directory, you've given me a chance to get experience from a job i have not found yet.
    Thanks so much.
    Not all heroes wear cape .
    Best Regard.

  • @Bobson690
    @Bobson690 8 лет назад

    Thanks Eli, as a desktop engineer who rarely touches the server side, I appreciate videos like this to help me get my server lab up quickly.

  • @dharmeshra
    @dharmeshra 10 лет назад +1

    you are amazing Eli.. your style is very simple and clear.. it straight fits to our memory...

  • @darren3517
    @darren3517 7 лет назад +1

    Eli, you the man! Absolutely love this track you've produced I am a newbie and I found this so easy to follow. Sooo many thumbs up!

  • @Kasiarzynka
    @Kasiarzynka 5 лет назад +2

    It's always inspiring and motivating to be taught by a person who a) knows what they're doing, b) knows, how to teach and c) actually wants to teach. That + your charisma is the reasons why your videos are so popular and have such a good quality. Thank you sir for being out there to help us.

  • @tbubah
    @tbubah 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for these videos! A week ago I knew nothing about networking & servers, now I have one pc with Server 2012 running and a client pc connected and joined to the domain!

  • @Hubukai
    @Hubukai 10 лет назад +2

    Eli, MAN, You are awesome! I am in the process of replacing our Windows 2003 server with a New Windows 2012 server and your videos are Really Helping me! I really appreciate what you have put up on Windopws Server 2012 and I will be watching all of them in sequesne to get my server setup. Many thanks!

  • @shannoncampbell3837
    @shannoncampbell3837 5 лет назад

    Eli thanks for being the most down to earth computer dude! If I hadn't started watching your vids I would have never passed...

  • @FrederickRogers1175
    @FrederickRogers1175 7 лет назад

    Eli I do appreciate your online lectures.

  • @sistersrockinworld
    @sistersrockinworld 11 лет назад

    thank you eli! I look forward to setting up my own lab and following your videos. your videos display great clarity and for this I am truly grateful. I have taken many classes and watched videos and yours are by far the best. I will have to spend time researching the rest of your library. I haven't looked yet but am hoping to find video on typical enterprise configuration of 10,000 users or more. I need to be able to explain how a system works during interviews. thanks again eli!

  • @aurorabreeze
    @aurorabreeze 5 лет назад

    They can say whatever they want, but this guy delivers hands-down the best tutorial for setting up 2012 server!!

  • @wasimqureshi6445
    @wasimqureshi6445 7 лет назад

    very easy way of explaining things step by step... you are great teacher man.... may you live long sir...

  • @paulpascual4221
    @paulpascual4221 4 года назад +1

    God Bless you Eli. Please continue to inspire an aspiring beginner like me. More power!

  • @carlvk1893
    @carlvk1893 9 лет назад

    Awesome ! Mr Eli, I appreciate all you 're doing for us. So simple explained and so helpful.

  • @frankywright
    @frankywright 9 лет назад

    Eli, you are a very good teacher. This video is so clear that it made me feel like a pro after watching it. Thanks a million.

  • @firminorules
    @firminorules 8 лет назад

    I had to sign in to say that you, sir, are the greatest IT guy I have ever seen. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything you do. You make Earth great.

  • @yubapaudel
    @yubapaudel 10 лет назад

    No doubt, anyone who is passionate in computer world love these videos. Thanks Eli for great work. So clear explanation and specially easy to understand for beginner. 5 STAR!!

  • @mdgbdiggio
    @mdgbdiggio 9 лет назад

    The way you explain is awesome, I agree with Stian about the titles to make it easier to follow the lessons.

  • @kristoffergustafsson8849
    @kristoffergustafsson8849 8 лет назад +1

    Magic Teacher, I have no words really.
    Would be really happy to see more courses and information from you, even paid courses.

  • @antunezcarlos
    @antunezcarlos 3 года назад

    Wow. Just an excellent Video. 8 years later. Still Helps

  • @MobileMantle
    @MobileMantle 8 лет назад

    Awesome video man!! I really love refreshing my theory and practice by listening to you. You are very thorough.

  • @patrickandrews7819
    @patrickandrews7819 8 лет назад

    Eli, I really appreciate the time you take to do your classes. I hope you make it to Texas at some point.

  • @stephaneredhill3037
    @stephaneredhill3037 9 лет назад

    Thank you very much for your job Eli !
    Thanks to your course I have been able to configure my server.
    I'm looking forward watching your other videos.
    Keep up the good work

  • @AsadHafiziTravel
    @AsadHafiziTravel 4 года назад

    Hi, Thanks a lot for these tutorial lessons you have provided. I give you 5 star, to be honest, I did not get this much of quality of tutorial you have to provide at university I paid £24,000 for 1.5 years. You should be a professor and all your class will come out a star like yourself. I am looking forward to watching the rest of your videos to complet the entire configuration of this server.

  • @dhruvbansal1680
    @dhruvbansal1680 7 лет назад

    @Eli you are doing a great job for us . i just want to thank you for making all these things look like so easy, just a fresher in this , really learning a lot from you.

  • @alfalfa801
    @alfalfa801 8 лет назад

    Good stuff Eli. You are a great teacher. I appreciate your videos. You're helping me set up my virtual domain and you didn't even know it...

  • @tooldesigner
    @tooldesigner 7 лет назад

    Thank you so much Eli! I really appreciate the step by step guidance and I look forward to viewing the next classes

  • @johna1857
    @johna1857 3 года назад

    Mr Eli is the expert that many of us need to looking for . I really like how he explains all these installations. Thank you Eli.

  • @jstnngy
    @jstnngy Год назад

    Precisely and explained straight to the point. Im a new subscriber and good job. Thank you for this lesson.

  • @3eeple
    @3eeple 11 лет назад

    Such a great series Eli. Super hands-on and clear. Fantastic job

  • @justinnewton7366
    @justinnewton7366 4 года назад

    I wish I had a technical teacher like you... I'm tech savvy but you taught me alot... thank you!!

  • @aliandafrancis
    @aliandafrancis 7 лет назад

    Very educative, clear and easy to follow/learn, you are a great teacher. Thanks

  • @shristiaqua
    @shristiaqua 7 лет назад

    Thank you so much for making videos like this, it makes the work seem so much easier, I'm actually interested in IT because of your teachings

  • @tarvinder91
    @tarvinder91 6 лет назад

    Great video. I liked the way you speak and explain. Very crisp and clear!

  • @narekgharakhanian8557
    @narekgharakhanian8557 7 лет назад

    Sir, I rarely subscribe to a channel, but your content changed my mind!
    Thank You! Your videos are very helpful :)

  • @roblockley8485
    @roblockley8485 9 лет назад +1

    Eli.. just want to say thanks for sharing the knowledge dude.. and in plain English. Keep up the good work bro

  • @TheMonKeyballzz
    @TheMonKeyballzz 6 лет назад

    I just got a Level 1 gig with configuring windows server tools so this is exactly what I needed thanks for the lesson.

  • @novinpradhan7629
    @novinpradhan7629 6 лет назад

    Eli, you are one great teacher. Just wanted to thank you a lot.

  • @hussamnajajra5686
    @hussamnajajra5686 10 лет назад

    i have never saw some one make things easy like you Mr. Eli... thank you very much for these videos

  • @awsalshammary7627
    @awsalshammary7627 9 лет назад

    I'm a IT from Iraq & a Big fan of your Work thank Mr. Eli

  • @riyazm100
    @riyazm100 11 лет назад

    Eli: What a deep knowledge, what a great command on language, and what a great metaphorical ability you have, 2nd to none. Your way of explaining easy, difficult, and very difficult concepts is superb. That's why whenever I search web to find out material on any technical subject, I first try to see if there is an Eli the computer guy's video available on the subject, if not, then I go to find it some where else.

  • @zpphoto1
    @zpphoto1 3 года назад

    Love your old content, and your new content. Don't give up man.

  • @mrberty2020
    @mrberty2020 6 лет назад

    You sir, are a life saver. Easy to follow and understand videos with associated concepts, thank you!

  • @wolves180
    @wolves180 9 лет назад +2

    I have been looking for something like this for a month now, THANK YOU!!!!!!
    AWESOME!!!

  • @joeljose5546
    @joeljose5546 4 года назад

    Very informative video.. I didn’t understand anything from my college,but now I am here learning.thanks for sharing you information

  • @jaoibh
    @jaoibh 11 лет назад

    Hi, Well done on these videos I've been an engineer for 11 years and MCSE - Private Cloud and I think these videos will be a great help to anyone starting out. Keep up the good work

  • @jansabela5291
    @jansabela5291 7 лет назад

    Finaly somebody who can really explain this subject, thank you sir.

  • @derrick1019
    @derrick1019 9 лет назад

    Hey Eli, I wanted to say thanks a lot for you videos and that they are greatly appreciated!

  • @JasonSpiffy
    @JasonSpiffy 11 лет назад

    I wish I could use these "classes" on my resume lol. Very good information here!!!. Thank you for taking the time to share, it shows that you are passionate about information systems and teaching. Thanks Eli!

  • @ChipZilla69
    @ChipZilla69 6 лет назад

    I'm a office manager who's pretty handy with VBA looking to diversify into powershell scripting etc. To do that I need a lab and I got to say this video is amazing and walking me through the process of setting one up. If I could give two thumbs up I would, I have subscribed for sure.

  • @BijouBakson
    @BijouBakson 6 лет назад

    Great stuff! needed to revise and I felt like I was back in classroom. Thank you for making this available online. Subscribed.

  • @Bharathvenky
    @Bharathvenky 8 лет назад +1

    Excellent teaching, very clear to understand. Really appreciate!

  • @heliosuh
    @heliosuh 10 лет назад

    Eli, i love you. I was recently thrown into the water from my company with a sink or swim approach, and I am fortunately staying afloat because of your help and explanations.