Here is a step-by-step tutorial based on your instructions:
- Open MMC:
- Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
- Type mmc into the text field and then press Enter.
- Add Snap-in:
- In the MMC console, navigate to the File menu at the top of the window.
- Select Add/Remove Snap-in from the dropdown menu, or you can use the shortcut Ctrl + M.
- Select Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-in:
- In the Add or Remove Snap-ins window that appears, locate and click on Active Directory Users and Computers from the list of available snap-ins.
- Add to MMC:
- After selecting Active Directory Users and Computers, click on the Add > button, which will add the selected snap-in to the list of chosen snap-ins.
- Choose the Active Directory:
- If you need to manage a remote Active Directory, click on the Another computer option.
- Enter the name of the remote computer you wish to manage, or you can click Browse to locate it within your network.
- Finish Adding:
- Once you have selected the appropriate Active Directory, click the OK button to finish adding the snap-in to the MMC.
- Save the Customized MMC (Optional):
- If you want to save this customized MMC for future use, go to the File menu and select Save As.
- Choose a suitable location and provide a name for the MMC console with the Active Directory snap-in added.
- Access Active Directory:
- You can now utilize the MMC console, equipped with the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in, to efficiently manage your Active Directory environment.
By following these step-by-step instructions, you will be able to access and manage your Active Directory seamlessly via the MMC console.