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How to setup Windows Server 2008 domain with internet access

I have a server running Windows Server 2008 and windows 7 workstation. I just found out that I need to create a domain to run a certain application. I have DSL which is configured on an Actiontec DSL modem\router. I need to setup a domain and the workstation and server will need internet access. How do I configure DNS\Gateway for my new domain controller as well as my domain environment.

The DSL is handing out 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.254

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How did everything go? Do you have anymore questions?

heatherm6

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Thanks so much, but I have hit another snag. I am getting the following error when attempting to join the domain. A domain controller for the domain test.com could not be contaced. Ensure the domain name is typed correctly. Any ideas? I can ping the server by name.

BobintheNoc

The server has already been DCPROMOed, right? And it has the DNS service running? What is the name of you local Active Directory domain? At the CMD prompt on the workstation, try pinging the server by it's full DNS name, like:

ping myservername.test.com

Also then, ping simply the domain name--it should resolve to the Server's IP address:

Ping test.com

You should get replies in both instances, with a resolved IP address that matches the server.

When joining a domain, you can use either the DNS name or the Netbios domain name, in this case, either test.com for the dns version, and probably test for the netbios name.

Is the PC set to use the server's IP for it's DNS entry?