Active Directory Requirements:

  • An NTFS partition with approximately 2Gb free Space
  • An Administrator’s username and password and separate Directory Services Restore Mode Password.
  • Properly configured TCP/IP network connection, with IP Address , Subnet mask and Default Gateway.
  • An operational DNS server (which can be installed on the DC itself)
  • A Domain name

Installing Active Directory on the first Domain Controller:

Start the install from the “Configure Your Server” wizard or by typing DCPromo from the Run prompt: Read the rest of this entry »