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Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller – New Forest

November 29th, 2011 Vineet Posted in Active Directory No Comments »

This post showcase the installation of Active Directory on a Windows Server 2008 R2 machine. As the name of the post suggests, there is no additional information (planning, designing etc. etc.), just the steps to promote a Windows Server 2008 R2 machine to a domain controller. Enjoy!

1. Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition is installed.

2. Login with the local administrator. Configure the Network, Time Zone, Activate Windows, Widows Updates, Antivirus and other basic configurations you want to perform.

3. Provide the name you want your domain controller to have.

4. Select Roles in Server Manager and Click on Add Roles.

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Windows 2008 RODC - Overview

September 20th, 2011 Vineet Posted in Active Directory No Comments »

What is RODC

  • New type of Domain Controller introduced with Windows 2008, holds read only copy of Active Directory database
  • Designed for small branch offices with
    • Low physical security
    • Very small no. of users
    • Low BW connectivity to Hub site
    • No local IT skills

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