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I need a clarification
I have three working places in same city and i have to install single domain.
Workplace A - Main DC (windows 2003 Server  with an internet connection)
Workplace B - Additional DC (windows 2000 Server with an internet connection)
Workplace C - Additional DC (windows 2000 Server with an internet  connection)

But i have a doubt, When install the Additional domain controller for an existing DC(workplaceA), The DNS will not installed in the Additional DC(workplace B & C).  In this case, how can i join the clients computers at Workplace B and Workplace C to the domain.
Please clear me any other way to do.
Or any other configuration required.
Thanks




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5. run forestprep and schema extend before dcpromo a w2k to join an existing w2k3 DC. otherwise the schema may corrupt.
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My doubt is, when we install Additional Domain Controller for existing Domain, Will DNS install?.
for W2K. you need to install DNS by yourself first and create all forward lookup zone as a secondary DNS and point to the w2k3(Primary). For W2K3 promotion. There is an option for install and confiure DNS inside during dcpromo. Good Luck
Please check my understandings.

Before installing the Windows 2000 server as additional domain controller in Workplace B and C, I have to install first (DNS- forward lookup zone as secondary), After that the dcpromo should be run to promote the server as Additional Domain Controller.

So after doing these steps, i can join the workstations in Workplace B and C into the domain.

I will check these procedure









Correct. Good Luck
To install the secondary DNS  in workplace B and C, Should i setup a VPN link with workplace A? ,  Becuase the Worplace A is 5 Km from Workplace B and C.
Without VPN link, I cannot install the secondary DNS in those places B and C?

And i am going to configure three sites.


Please