Checklist: Creating a new forest
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Checklist: Creating a new forest
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(Optional) Review concepts and key DNS implications to consider before setting up a new forest. |
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(Optional) Review concepts about security and other options available when using the Active Directory Installation Wizard. |
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Verify that the server on which you will be installing Active Directory has an NTFS partition. |
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(Optional) Review the role of a domain controller. |
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(Optional) Review concepts on Domain Name System (DNS) namespace planning and how Active Directory is integrated with DNS. |
Namespace planning for DNS; Configure a DNS server for use with Active Directory; DNS integration |
Verify that you are a member of the Administrators group on the server on which you will be installing Active Directory. |
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Verify that DNS is properly configured before installing Active Directory. |
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Create the domain controller. |