Creating AD LDS Instance

  1. (Continuation from Enabling AD LDS in Windows Server) On Server Manager, select A unique instance displayed in the Setup Options. Click Next.

  2. Enter the Instance name and Description. Click Next.

  3. Enter the LDAP port number and LDAPS SSL port number that should be accessed from other applications to AD LDS.

    (Or)

    Click Next and continue with default ports.
    Note:

    If you are installing AD LDS in the same server where Active Directory is installed, then it changes the port series from 50000. Otherwise, it gives default LDAP/s port such as 389, 636.

  4. Select Yes, create and application directory partition and enter the Partition name. Click Next.

  5. Using the default values for storage location of ADLDS files. Click Next.

  6. Choose Network service account for running the AD LDS Service.

  7. You will receive a prompt warning about data replication. Since you are using a single LDAP Server, click Yes.

  8. Select the below 3 LDF files from the Importing LDIF Files window.

    • MS-InetOrgPerson.LDF
    • MS-User.LDF
    • MS-UserProxyFull.LDF
  9. Verify that all the selections are right and then Click Next to confirm Installation.

  10. Once the instance is setup successfully, click Finish.

  11. The AD LDS Instance is created showing the System Services under the Summary section.

Parent topic: Procedure
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