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Domain Controller and active directory

Hello, i'm newbie with this things of administration and i'd like to know how can i install a domain controller and active directory?

Thanks for the help.

chad

start by obtaining a legal copy of windows server.
Any type from the 2000 or 2003 line will work.

Lee W, MVP

Kabaam - I don't see anything suggesting he has an illegal copy. Further, I don't believe that's correct. 2003 Web Server Edition, if I remember correctly, cannot be a Domain Controller.

Basically, once you have Server, you run DCPROMO and follow the wizard.

chad

yeah... I wasn't insinuating about an illegal copy... but I see that it does look that way now...
and yes... web server can not be a domain controller but most people dont even know it exists
:-)
thanks

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Thanks everyone for the tips, and thanks leew for the support.
and where can i find some tutorial about administering networks with windows 2000 or 2003 server?

Lee W, MVP

thepunish3r -

That's only necessary if you already have Active Directory, if you don't what would you run the adprep commands on?

thepunish3r

I missed that part, sorry about that. I thought it read, install domain controller for active directory.

Thx for catching it.

chad

"and where can i find some tutorial about administering networks with windows 2000 or 2003 server?"

the best thing to do is to visit your local book store... if you have specific question on administration you can find those online from resources such as this and support.microsoft.com.

If you are beginning from the ground up.... get a good book