Step By Step Guide for Windows Server 2003 Domain Controller and DNS Server Setup
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Windows Server 2003 includes all the functionality customers expect from a mission critical Windows Server operating system, 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 .NET—a set of software for connecting information, people, systems, and devices.
This tutorial will explain how to create a first domain controller(DC) in your network or company includes DNS server setup in windows server 2003 .You have to install DNS server for DC without DNS the client computers wouldn’t know which one is DC.You can host DNS on a different server than DC.
Before Starting the DC installation process you need to make sure the following points
- You have installed Basic windows server 2003 installation
- Make sure you have assigned a static ip address to your server
Now start DC and DNS Setup process
First you need to go to Start–>All Programs–>Administrative Tools–>Manage Your Server
Here you need to select Add or remove a role
Verify the following steps click on Next
Select Server Role as Domain Controller option click on Next
Summary of Your Selections click on Next
Active Directory Installation Wizard click on Next
Click “Next” on the compatibility window
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 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.
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
Now we will see a summary of what will happen click next
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.
Active directory Installation finish screen click Finish.
Now you need to select “Restart Now” option to reboot your server.
After rebooting you can see new option for logon
After logging in you can see similar to the following screen saying your server is now domain controller.
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
try this guide http://www.windowsreference.com/windows-2003/how-to-create-a-new-child-domain-in-windows-server-2003/
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.
Your site information on DCs was very helpful.
frank
thanks. very clear, concise and useful.
Hi,
My company runs on Windows Server 2003 standard edition, about 20 PCs / laptops are used it as File server and 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
give me a complete guideline on windows 2003 server
Hi,
I have a scenario where DC and DNS are on different servers.
How do I configure the DNS to work with DC in such a situation?
Thanks.
Let me try this into our new server to be configured for Domain Controller. Hopefully this will help us in our installation.
Thank you in advance.
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,
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.
How about step by step for mail server ? Any?
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.
good plz send me
nice read, usefull 1 keep up
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
i appreciate your toturial,but i will really like to be inform about more.
thanks:williams
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
Thank you
B k Phiri