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Windows Server 2003 includes all the functionality customers expect from a mission critical
Windows
, such as security, reliability, availability, and scalability. In addition,
Microsoft has improved and extended the Windows server product family to enable
organizations to experience the benefits of Microsoft .NETa set of software for connecting
information, people, systems, and .
Server operating system
devices
This tutorial will explain how to create a first domain controller(DC) in your
or company
includes DNS server setup in
.You have to install DNS server for DC without DNS
the client computers wouldnt know which one is DC.You can host on a different server
than DC.
network
DNS
Before Starting the DC installation process you need to make sure the following points
DNS
Setup process
Next window select the default option of Domain Controller for a new domain and click
Next
In this tutorial we will create a domain in a new forest, because it is the first DC, so keep that
option selected
Now we have to think of a name for our domain. If you have a domain like
windowsreference.com, you can use it, but it isnt suggested because computers nside of
your domain may not be able to reach the company website. Active directory domains dont
need to be real domains like the one above they can be anything you wish. So i will
create windowsreference.int.
Now in order to keep things simple, we will use windowsreferenc, which is the default
selection, as the NetBIOS name of the domain.
The next dialog suggests storing the AD database and log on separate hard disks and you can
just leave the default settings.
The SYSVOL folder is a public share, where things like .MSI software packages can be kept
when you will distribute packages and you can just leave the default settings or you can
change the path.
Next Screen basically says that you will need a DNS server in order for everything to work
the way we want it (i.e., our windowsreference.int to be reachable).we will install the DNS
server on this machine or if you want you can installed else where select Install and
Configure and click next.
Here you need to select the permissions for win 2000 or win 2003 server if you have any NT4
select first option otherwise select second option and click next
The restore mode password is the single password that all administrators hope to never use,
however they should also never forget it because this is the single password that might save a
failed server.click next
Active directory installation process started this can take several minutes. Its likely that you
will be prompted for your Windows Server 2003 CD (for DNS) so have it handy.
Now you need to select Restart Now option to reboot your server.
After logging in you can see similar to the following screen saying your server is now domain
controller.
Thats it now your server is configured as domain controller and DNS server.
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Comments
Hi,
I have installed OS MS windows 2003 and configured ActiveDirecotry . in this only one
forest and also i want to create a new child domain with in this Activedirecotry
Comment by Srikanth on March 6, 2008 @ 2:08 am
try this guide http://www.windowsreference.com/windows-2003/how-to-create-a-new-childdomain-in-windows-server-2003/
Comment by admin on March 6, 2008 @ 4:41 am
Hi,
I have an SBS 2003 server and I want to add a second windows 2003 server as a backup DC.
Do you have a step by step guid for this please?
Thanks
Comment by david on April 2, 2008 @ 3:36 pm
Hi..
how to create a public domain name at windows 2003 server without register using like
godaddy.com? so at the wideworld user can access my domain using internet connection.
Cheers!
Comment by Emil Richard C. Austria on August 19, 2008 @ 6:02 am
Hi,i need litle help.I have problem with internet conection sharing on WIN2003.There is 36
client PC,and no one can acces the internet.
I configure Win2003 as a DHCP server,and i prefered NAT instead of ICS,i have a static IP
adress for internet,and is fully functional on server,but not for clients.Im verry sorry for my
english.All i need is good advice,or guide how is the best way,to share internet
conection(broadband)with 36 clients PC.
Thanks in advance,Adrian
Comment by Adrian on August 27, 2008 @ 3:19 pm
Best you realy the best thanks for helping the people in trouble
Comment by asadullah on September 22, 2008 @ 9:53 am
Hi,
I have installed OS MS windows 2003 and configured ActiveDirecotry . in this only one
forest and also i want to create a new child domain with in this Activedirecotry
Comment by jack on October 4, 2008 @ 2:41 am
After i upgrade to domain controller, can i switch back to workgroup? if can how to. coz my
windows server 2003 is running on workgroup plan to upgrade it to domain. scared can not
work then need to switch it back.
Comment by Adrian on October 8, 2008 @ 8:59 am
How about step by step for mail server ? Any?
Comment by tierhone on October 17, 2008 @ 6:40 pm
Hi,
I have a scenario where two DC and DNS are on different Places conected via VPN.
I want to connect from each site to the other with AD authentication.How do I configure the
DNS (forwarding ?)to work with DC in such a situation?
Thanks.
Comment by hamd on October 20, 2008 @ 2:01 pm
good plz send me
Comment by zeeshan ahmed on October 22, 2008 @ 11:50 pm
nice read, usefull 1 keep up
Followed this and the Self-Paced Training Kit (70-290) instructions and have installed server
several times. My question is why does the Self-Paced (70-290) picture show the (Assign
DNS Forwarder: 10.0.0.253 but the static ip address for the NIC is 192.168.0.1? is this due to
the book not letting you know they are using 2 NICs (network interface cards? While my
computer has the following out come:
ip address: 192.168.0.1
subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
DNS Server: 127.0.0.1
where is the 10.0.0.253 coming from???
question 2. if my router is using DHCP with the network being 10.20.30.XX how will this
work in my network? and should i make the router use the 192.168.0.1 range?
and yes i am a newb and dont have the time or luxury of going to a server 2003 class or i
would, thank you Kenny.
Comment by Kenny on July 3, 2009 @ 11:24 pm
Dont worry about the previous comment ill try using 2 NICs, if that doesnt work, ill try
something
Comment by Kenny on July 3, 2009 @ 11:44 pm
Really this information is very much helpful.
Thanks
Comment by Mohammed Aslam Hussain on July 14, 2009 @ 1:50 pm
Thanks for the article. Setting up a DC is pretty easy and straightforward. I wonder if setting
up a secondary DC is the same thing?
Comment by computersquad on July 22, 2009 @ 2:47 pm
big thanks..very big help for me..you have some guidelines or topic.. i want learn more..More
Power..
Comment by afghanistan-network admin on August 4, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
that was so helpful.
Comment by Harrison on August 10, 2009 @ 11:19 pm
that was very helpful.
Comment by Harrison on August 10, 2009 @ 11:19 pm
it was very help full. keep posting
Comment by Prakalathan on August 22, 2009 @ 5:49 am
This is a great article for a user who doesnt know anything about AD. It really helped me a
lot. Thanks.
Comment by Shashikala on October 7, 2009 @ 10:38 am
Really helping..
Thanks dude.
Comment by Fahad on October 18, 2009 @ 5:31 am
i would like know about how i configure zone delegation.pls give me solution step by step
Comment by mustaquem on October 24, 2009 @ 4:41 am
Your step by step guidelines are precise, and much appreciated.
Kind Regards
AK
Comment by AK-GP on October 26, 2009 @ 10:47 am
very useful of this step by step demo.
Comment by sivaperumal on October 27, 2009 @ 12:33 pm
detail of setting up a domain controller in windows server 2003
Comment by eral on October 27, 2009 @ 8:20 pm
Thank u Very help full
Comment by Anand Kiran on November 5, 2009 @ 6:24 am
thats notes are so simple and very help full for the new user. its realy good. i appriciate that
person. if have some other information related this send me mail.
take care.
ALLAH HAFIZ
Comment by IMRAN ASLAM CHATTHA on November 5, 2009 @ 5:39 pm
very thanks for help me , please keep your mission ,
again thanks
Comment by ABDUL MAJID KHAN on November 21, 2009 @ 4:11 am
i downloaded and installed microsoft virtual PC along w/ multiple running vhds of win
server 2003 and winxp i am using the setup @ home to study for the classes I am taking @
community college. your tutorials have really helped me, as they are clear, concise, and I can
use them to study/practice at my own pace.
Please send me step by step guide related to exchange server 2003 and also exchange server
2007.
Comment by bijay on May 5, 2010 @ 8:52 am
The configuration of active directory is correct but on the DNS side it seems theres a
problem on it. you will encounter error on your domain controller once you join a computer
in to your domain. please show also the configuration of DNS. DNS and domain controller
should communicate each other.
Comment by pangit_ako on May 19, 2010 @ 5:41 am
Thncx bro,,
Comment by Muhammad Qasim on June 14, 2010 @ 5:03 am
Hello can someone please help me! I am trying to learn how to use Windows Server 2003.
Can someone guide me to any matrials that I can use to implement the server and add
computers to the server.. I am in process of learning to administrate the serverThanks.
Comment by iceman on June 14, 2010 @ 6:08 am
HELP HELP HELP!!!
I have a business critical situation at the moment and it appears that no solution given works.
Thusly, Im on your forum.
Running windows server 2k3 R2 Standard edition with SP2.
There was a power outage and since then, there is error code 0xc00002e1 everytime you get
to the login screen. It also states to restart and enter into system restore.
I have done this, but either the error code remains, or under system restore, certain files are
locked.
I am logged in as admin, but still cannot access many important file.
The microsoft forum advice was no help, so I hope someone out there may have a solution I
can try.
Thanks in advance tekky friends!
Daniel
Comment by Daniel on June 15, 2010 @ 2:03 pm
Hi
thanks. very clear, concise and useful.
Comment by mohamed on June 21, 2010 @ 5:40 am
You make it so simple
Thanks
Comment by Tipu Pasha on July 1, 2010 @ 1:59 pm
Der Sir
How to configure RDP server Suggestion me
How to configure Terminal services .
Thanks
Mukesh Sharma
Comment by Mukesh Sharma on July 6, 2010 @ 7:50 am
thanks for this step by step guide.
i found very good interview questions
http://winservers.co.in/2010/07/11/active-directory-interview-questions/
Comment by Anuj on July 11, 2010 @ 3:18 pm
Hi your posts are very useful and done good job!
can I share any information in my blog with link back to your blog?
Comment by Abhi on July 13, 2010 @ 5:40 pm
THNAKS A LOT. Its a nice tutorial
Comment by Kamrul Hasan on July 17, 2010 @ 10:57 am
i will be very happy to see if i can configure it my self
Comment by vijay on July 19, 2010 @ 2:46 pm
The information was very clear and concise.Thanks a lot:-)
Comment by Sameer Mahapatra on August 2, 2010 @ 8:15 am
Well, it is very useful information but i have another question. The question is:
1. Suppose my domain controller goes down suddenly and i dont have any backup domain
for it then i have only exchange server with all mail boxes how can i setup again my
exchange with the new domain server? Can i do it?
If it is possible so please give me complete detail guidance.
thanks for your time.
Comment by Naeem on August 4, 2010 @ 12:05 pm
dea sir,
Plz domain server 2003 configuration
my email address send.
thanks
hasan
thanks so much. am beginning from scratch. i know this will be of great help
Comment by omara on September 25, 2010 @ 10:39 pm
please can you give me a step by step instruction on how to add a new client on a server 2003
Comment by jonathan on October 12, 2010 @ 9:54 am
thank you very much for the piece, is just what i need
thanks
Comment by interview questions server 2003 on October 17, 2010 @ 9:15 pm
thanx for these great screenshots they really helped me out
Comment by Achmed the Shoemaker on October 27, 2010 @ 7:55 am
pplzzzzzzzzz help me
when i configure domain then last time overflow error is coming &active directory is not
installed sir plz help me
Comment by omprakash on October 28, 2010 @ 12:03 pm
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Comment by shahin on November 12, 2010 @ 10:23 am
wonderful trying it now
Comment by Srinivas on November 19, 2010 @ 10:11 am
Thank you so much for giving us such a great guidance
Comment by SANTANU KUMAR DIXIT on December 10, 2010 @ 11:22 am
Dear sir,
I have 5 domain in one AD server in one forest . I want to hide some users local resources
and C: drive for the users please send me Group Policy Settings for that..
Regards,
Er. SAMPAT L. LOHAR
Comment by sampat on December 15, 2010 @ 12:01 pm
I want backup domain controller server2003 guide
Comment by myominoo on December 16, 2010 @ 5:05 am
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