Active Directory is a service that allows you to manage users, computers, and groups on a network. In this blog post, we will show you how to create a new user account in Active Directory on Windows Server 2008 R2.
Step 1: Open the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in. You can do this by clicking Start, typing dsa.msc in the search box, and pressing Enter.
Step 2: In the left pane, expand your domain and select the organizational unit (OU) where you want to create the user account. You can also create a new OU by right clicking the domain and choosing New > Organizational Unit.
Step 3: In the right pane, right-click an empty space and choose New > User.
Step 4: In the New Object - User dialog box, enter the user's first name, last name, and user logon name. You can also enter other optional information, such as display name, description, and email address.
Step 5: Click Next. Enter a password for the user account and confirm it. You can also choose some password options, such as requiring the user to change the password at next logon or preventing the password from expiring.
Step 6: Click Next. Review the summary of the user account and click Finish.
You have successfully created a new user account in Active Directory on Windows Server 2008 R2. You can now assign permissions and roles to the user as needed.
