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What's required to setup windows 2000 domain?

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by simond, 2004/05/08.

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  1. 2004/05/08
    simond

    simond Inactive Thread Starter

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    Guys,
    I know i might be asking silly question but i wanted to know the requirements for windows 2000 server?

    I wanted to know what's the requirement to setup windows 2000 domain?
    I have 4 computers running windows xp professional and i want one to act as server.? :confused:

    Any hints?

    Much appreciated :)
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Domain

    "A group of computers and devices on a network that are administered as a unit with common rules and procedures. Within the Internet, domains are defined by the IP address. All devices sharing a common part of the IP address are said to be in the same domain."

    Do you need/want a domain using an expensive copy of Win2k Server or do you just need one of your machines to act as a server? Big difference.
     
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    simond

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    Thanks for the reply :)
    Well i had a workgroup created ,and now i wish to migrate to a domain since there's more advantages.I've purchased windows 2000 server ,and i'd prefer to have windows server installed .

    Just wanted to know what's the best step i should take next?

    Thanks
     
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    Pick the XP machine that is going to die/transform.

    Boot from the 2K server CD.

    Opt to blow away the current contents and reformat.

    Do the install and the option to make the PC a domain controller will be part of the install selections.

    When you can, add a user account for yourself that will be your domain admin account. Note that there is no local logon with a domain controller. You simply don't have the option in normal operations.

    After the DC is set up and running, go to each remain XP PC and change them from workgroup to domain. You will be asked for an account that has rights to do the deed and you will use the one you set up when building the DC.
     
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