Preparing the Environment: Ensure you have administrative access to a Windows Server 2022 machine. Verify that the server is joined to an Active Directory domain (optional). Install the Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) Role: Open the Server Manager. Click on "Add roles and features" from the Dashboard or Manage menu. Choose "Role-based or feature-based installation" and click "Next." Select the target server from the server pool and click "Next." In the Roles list, select "Active Directory Certificate Services." Review the additional features required and click "Next." Choose "Certification Authority" as the role service and select "Enterprise CA." Select "Root CA" as the type of CA and click "Next." Customize the settings based on your requirements and click "Next." Specify the validity period and the certificate database location. Review the summary and click ...