Create a subnet

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To create a subnet

Open Active Directory Sites and Services.
In the console tree, right-click Subnets, and then click New Subnet.

Where?
- Active Directory Sites and Services/Sites/Subnets
In Address, type the subnet address.
In Mask, type the subnet mask that describes the range of addresses included in this subnet.
Under Select a site object for this subnet, click the site to associate with this subnet, and then click OK.

Notes

To perform this procedure, you must be a member of the Domain Admins group or the Enterprise Admins group in Active Directory, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. As a security best practice, consider using Run as to perform this procedure. For more information, see Default local groups, Default groups, and Using Run as.
To open Active Directory Sites and Services, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Active Directory Sites and Services.

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