- Topics Mentioned
- Operating System(s):
- Server 2008
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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