Stick to the defaults for Database, Log files, and SYSVOL unless you have a specific storage policy.
Once the installation finishes, you’ll see a yellow warning flag in Server Manager. Click it and select . Stick to the defaults for Database, Log files,
Before you touch the AD DS role, your new server needs a solid foundation. Stick to the defaults for Database
Keep and Global Catalog (GC) checked (standard practice for redundancy). Stick to the defaults for Database, Log files,
Select "Add a domain controller to an existing domain." Provide your domain name (e.g., ://contoso.com ) and the credentials of a Domain Admin. Domain Controller Options:
Choose a strong password and store it in your vault. You’ll only need this if AD breaks and you need to perform "surgery" in Safe Mode.