Install Active Directory Certificate Services

To install Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS):

  1. Assign a static IP address for this host.

  2. Give an appropriate computer name for the host, for example: <winaepserver>.

  3. Add the host member of the domain (yourcompany.com) using an account that belongs to the Domain/Enterprise Admin group.

  4. Open the Server Manager.

  5. Click Add roles and features.

    The Add Roles and Features Wizard opens.

  6. Click Next.

  7. In Installation Type, select Role-based or feature-based installation, and click Next.

  8. In Server Selection, select Select a server from the server pool, and click Next.

  9. In Server Roles, select Active Directory Certificate Services.

  10. Click Add Features when prompted to add required features.

  11. Keep the default selections and keep clicking Next until you reach the Role Services page.

  12. Select Certification Authority and Certification Authority Web Enrollment.

  13. In the popup that appears, click Add Features to add IIS and its corresponding features.

  14. Click Next until you reach the Confirmation page, and click Install.

  15. Click Close when installation is complete.