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Step By Step Guide for Windows
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Windows Server 2003 includes all the
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Windows Server operating system, such as security,
reliability, availability, and scalability. In addition, Microsoft
has improved and extended the Windows server product
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Microsoft .NET—a set of software for connecting
information, people, systems, and devices.
Before Starting the DC installation process you need to make sure the following points
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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
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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 isn’t suggested because computers nside of your domain may not be able to reach the company website.
Active directory domains don’t 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Active directory installation process started this can take several minutes. It’s likely that you will be prompted for
your Windows Server 2003 CD (for DNS) so have it handy.
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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.
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That’s it now your server is configured as domain controller and DNS server.
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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
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
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.
frank
Hi,
My company runs on Windows Server 2003 standard edition, about 20 PCs / laptops are used it as File server and
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Application server. The PCs are configured with Static IP. What are the considerations if I were to promote the
server to a D.C? And what about the DHCP/DNS services? Will DHCP or DNS complicate with the existing
ADSL/Router?
Promoting the server to DC and setting up the AD is the best way forward. Becomes more controlled organised
environment.
As for DNS and DHCP, I would suggest disable DHCP on your Router and set up DHCP on ur windows server
and then 20 PC can be manually set to get IPs or script it once AD is setup.
Remember, ur DC should be the DNS server for the domain clients and the gateway can be set to the ADSL
router. The DNS on the router anyway would just forwarding only so shouldnt be a problem
Hi,
Let me try this into our new server to be configured for Domain Controller. Hopefully this will help us in our
installation.
Cheers!
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.I’m 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.
Thank’s in advance,Adrian
Best you realy the best thanks for helping the people in trouble
Hi,
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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
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.
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.
Hello, i’m having problems. I set up the DC and DNS as you state above (which was perfectly outlined, thank
you) and ever since then, the computer hangs at “Applying computer settings”. I understand this is generally a
DNS issue but I can’t seem to figure out where the issue is coming from. Please help?
-Shaun
very nice
Your toturial has helped me so much, Iam now having confidence in handling other issues concerning windows
2003 server.
Go a step further and add more toturials on USER PERMISSIONS, GROUPS, ORGANIZATION and
SECURITY etc
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Thank you
B k Phiri
Thanks for the info. The problem I’m having is applying the GPOs on OUs that I have created in the AD. Just
can’t seem to get those to apply to user accounts on the newly created Domain. grrr
its very easy step and understanding the installation of DNS.so i am very thanks to the creater for giving very
good notes
sir,
I need complete windows 2003 server installation & configuring with clients
I need a step by step guide to setting up and configuring windows server 2003.
Thank you.
What if i want to configure a virtualised windows server 2003 standard r2 running inside windows xp. Since
virtualization will read it just as another PC, the server should work normally and other compauter can thus be
added to that server. Is it possible.
hi everyone..
i m install win 2003 server my desktop systesm ……. now i m create domain.. now i m create user id but dont
create but so ..pls help me how to create user Policies & poassword Policies and secquritey Policies than i will do
http://www.windowsreference.com/windows-server-2003/step-by-step-email-server-setup-in-windows-server-
2003/
Thank you brother… It’s great.. I’m going to work on this now…
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Your guides are very useful to unknown computer operators. it is very simple and accept by all of the peoples.
Thanks a lot ! you are doing a great work.the tutorial has really helped me with winserver 2003
configurations.God bless you.
I have a Microtik Router Firewall. I installed 2003 server as dhcp, dns and Domai Controller. I put router address
as gateway to domain. and Dc Ip adress as dns to domain clients. I am getting internet on clients, pinging from
server to client and vice versa. But When I tried to join client (xp prof with sp2) to 2003 server (sp2) after taking
credentials (uname, pwd of dc) i am getting error message “Speified network is no longer available” while
connecting to domain xyz.com…
plz help me
Hey Guys :
Here’s my scenario, on the server I have 2 network cards, 1 is directly connected to my client PC with IP :
192.168.11.2, and the other is connected to a wireless switch/router with IP : 192.168.0.1.
I set up the domain controller using this guide. Now I dunno which IP the domain controller is going to use, and
when I try to join the client pc to the domain I get this :
The following error occurred when DNS was queried for the service location (SRV) resource record used to
locate an Active Directory Domain Controller for domain thedarkside.com:
- The DNS SRV records required to locate a AD DC for the domain are not registered in DNS. These records are
registered with a DNS server automatically when a AD DC is added to a domain. They are updated by the AD
DC at set intervals. This computer is configured to use DNS servers with the following IP addresses:
192.168.0.1
- One or more of the following zones do not include delegation to its child zone:
thedarkside.com
com
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P.S : Client PC has Vista Ultimate x64bit SP2, whereas the SERVER is a 32bit Windows 2003 Enterprise Server
SP2 R2 !
Thanks a bunch
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
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.
Don’t worry about the previous comment ill try using 2 NIC’s, if that doesnt work, ill try something……
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?
big thanks..very big help for me..you have some guidelines or topic.. i want learn more..More Power..
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i have success for this steps but client system is not configure for domain controller please give me for this steps
Dear, sri
i have a one domain controller i need installing other one windows 2003 server how to configured the my domain
regard,
Sanath
Thanks for the comprehensive guide. Is there a guide on how to promote a secondary domain controller to the
primary? My scenario the DC runs the DNS as well. Thanks!
Thank you very much for the tutorial,this the first time try to setup windows 2003 server with exchange
2003,how i can get the emails forwards from my real internet domain to my 2003 server and the users can send
and recieve using exchage 2003,
My organization has about 50 systems running on a server with windows 2003 enterprise……kindly give me the
step by step on how to back up our opretaions on daily basis onsite and offsite…your prompt response would be
greatly appreciated.
I have AD setup but I’m a long long way from know how to administer it. Can anyone direct me to some tutorial
on how to utilize AD?
This is a great article for a user who doesn’t know anything about AD. It really helped me a lot. Thanks.
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Really helping…………..
Thanks dude………….
i would like know about how i configure zone delegation.pls give me solution step by step
Kind Regards
AK
that’s 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
i downloaded and installed microsoft virtual PC along w/ multiple running vhd’s 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.
thanks a lot…….. this tutorial helped me a lot to enhance my knowledge about windows server 2003
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hello bro thanks for the post ..its a one of the best guide .i have come across for the freshers to step forward ..keep
posting related ….
Please send me step by step guide related to windows server 2003 and also windows server 2008. Thanks in
advance
Regards,
Imran
thanks
this information id very helpful really
Go a step further and add more toturials on server 2003 the get one domain to straightly on one second 100
USER, PERMISSIONS, sharing-SECURITY, etc., step by step tell me, pls help me
Hi
I need some help, I have window 2008 server installed in my server, and then I have two other computer with
window 7 on each of them.
I installed active directly on the server, and I add the client computer name to the active directly and user name.
But i am unable to connect to the server, could you send me step by step information how i will install the active
directly on the server and what i have to do on client computer.
Notable : all three computers are connected to the router wirelessly
I am currently studying for the MCDST and MCSE certs, and want to set up a domain at my house to practice on,
my current network setup is:
1 Cable modem wired to an apple N router, then i have an apple G router wired into the N router.
as far as computers/printers:
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I have a G5 connecting to the N router through wireless, as well as a printer Wired to the N router, as well as an
XP pro machine wired to the N router.
I plan on picking up another machine to run server 2003 to use as a domain controller and dns server. What I
need to know is where to hook the planned Domain Controller, and whether it will conflict with the existing
network, I still need to be able to share the printer to the G5 and all the other computers.
I also have another D-link router that I can hook up if I need to.
I want the XP machine and the 7 laptop to connect to the domain to help me practice for the tests. I hope that I
have explained this well enough, and I might be over complicating it in my mind.
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Just wanted to say thank you for this guide. I’m starting from scratch and this was exactly what I needed. I
appreciate your efforts and will recommend to others.
it’s to good for evrey bady but we dos’nt solve our prablems step by step not in this page anther web pages
peace
and please make your web page to pretty becuse its to goood./
Dear Sir Pl Guide me about windows server 2003 complete configurations and guidelines of Active Directory
and DNS
i have run 70 clients in my network but the server is damage and now i want to refresh the server so pls give me
detailed reply how i configure complete services and dns and active directory thnks
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i have instaled windows 2003 and configured domain controler so after that how do i configure child domain also
how to take backup in windows 2003 kindly help me for my comments
one of the computer has an IIS on it (we need to implement a web site). how do we get external computer to talk
to it on port 8080 ?
Very..Thanks
sir, i understood the installation of windows 2003 server & active directory,
but how i know that my windows 2003 is installed completed.
Please send me step by step guide related to exchange server 2003 and also exchange server 2007.
The configuration of active directory is correct but on the DNS side it seems there’s 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.
Thncx bro,,
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 server…Thanks.
Daniel
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Hi
thanks. very clear, concise and useful.
Thanks…
Der Sir
How to configure “RDP” server Suggestion me
How to configure Terminal services .
Thanks
Mukesh Sharma
Well, it is very useful information but i have another question. The question is:
1. Suppose my domain controller goes down suddenly and i don’t 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.
dea sir,
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thank’s
hasan
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