diff --git a/Workflows/Windows/Windows Server/Roles/Active Directory Certificate Services/Deployment.md b/Workflows/Windows/Windows Server/Roles/Active Directory Certificate Services/Deployment.md index c3ae240..1b34c3e 100644 --- a/Workflows/Windows/Windows Server/Roles/Active Directory Certificate Services/Deployment.md +++ b/Workflows/Windows/Windows Server/Roles/Active Directory Certificate Services/Deployment.md @@ -6,11 +6,17 @@ This document outlines the Microsoft-recommended best practices for deploying a In this case, `LAB-CA-01` is the Root CA, while `LAB-CA-02` is the Intermediary/Subordinate CA. You can add more than one subordinate CA if you desire redundancy in your environment. +!!! note "Assumptions" + It is assumed that you understand how to set up a Windows Server 2022/2025 bare-metal or as a VM. You should give it at least 4GB of RAM. It is also assumed that you will [change the edition of Windows Server from "*Evaluation*" to a "*Standard*"](https://docs.bunny-lab.io/Workflows/Windows/Change%20Windows%20Edition/) via DISM. Fully updating the server prior to beginning is also advised. Lastly, ensure the timezone is correctly configured. -2. Offline Root CA Setup -Steps: -1. Provision a non-domain-joined, isolated Windows Server. -2. Install AD CS role as a Standalone Root CA. +### Offline Root CA `LAB-CA-01` Setup +- Provision, change edition, and activate a non-domain-joined Windows Server 2022 machine +- Navigate to "**Server Manager > Manage > Add Roles and Features**" + - Check "**Active Directory Certificate Services**" + - When prompted to confirm, click the "**Add Features**" button + - Ensure the "**Include management tools (if applicable)**" checkbox is checked. + - +Install AD CS role as a Standalone Root CA. 3. Use RSA 4096-bit key, SHA-256, 10-year validity. 4. Configure AIA and CDP extensions with HTTP paths. 5. Publish root cert and CRL to AD and internal HTTP.