Free Server 2008 Training: How to Install Server 2008 and Active Directory

Today we’ll start with Installing Windows Server 2008 and Active Directory. Here’s what I cover in this video:

• The scenario — I’ll start off by introducing you to the scenario that we’ll be working with all throughout this training
• Quick edition check — we’ll go through the different flavors of Server 2008 and the requirements to make sure that your box is ready
• Installation & configuration — installation and initial configuration steps are explained and demonstrated on a virtual machine
• Adding Active Directory — next I’ll show you how to add the AD role by installing Active Directory Domain Services
• Promotion to Domain Controller — using dcpromo.exe we will create a new domain in a new forest and then install the DNS server

Other Videos in this Series:

• Videos 1: Welcome to Windows Server 2008 Essentials
• Video 2: How to Install Server 2008 and Active Directory
• Video 3: Active Directory Users and Groups in Server 2008
• Video 4: Windows Server Core and DHCP Servers in Server 2008
• Video 5: Windows Server 2008 File and Print Servers
• Video 6: Server 2008 RODC – Read Only Domain Controllers
• Video 7: IIS 7 Web Servers
• Video 8: Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services
• Video 9: WDS – Windows Deployment Services
• Video 10: MCITP Certifications: Exam requirements and upgrade paths

Learn more about Active Directory Networks, certificate services, high availability tools and more with Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Training.

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