| Scenario | Possible? | Method | |----------|-----------|--------| | Install AD Domain Services directly on Windows 11 | ❌ No | Windows 11 lacks required server roles | | Manage AD from Windows 11 (remote DC) | ✅ Yes | Install RSAT tools | | Run a full AD domain controller from Windows 11 | ✅ Yes (via VM) | Hyper-V + Windows Server | | Lightweight AD testing on Windows 11 | ⚠️ Partial | WSL2 + Samba (not recommended) |
To install Active Directory on Windows 11, follow these steps: active directory install windows 11
After installing Active Directory, you'll need to configure it: | Scenario | Possible