A simple 2003 installed server in domain is known as the Member server.
When we install AD on it then It becomes Domain Controller.
YH
Administrative domain.
The command is DCPROMO
The command is DCPROMO
netlogon dns rpc active directory services(it is in form of service in win2008 only) these are the major ones
250 MB
DCPROMO Unattended Installation
Active Directory, DNS and DHCP
Start->Manage Your Server-> Add or Remove Role, then check Active Directory and follow instructions. Note: 1: start>program>manage your server>add or Remove Role>Active Directory then follow instructions. 2: Start>Run> dcpromo Note: Dcpromo is a command installation of active directorey. wheh open run command just type dcpromo and click ok. then follow instructions.
Install active directory on the server run- type DCPROMO and carry on with the installation
The DNS Server Role and the active directory is not installed till the adds service is started on the server 2008.if the service is not started(one needs to check the option under roles of the server)the active directory installation wont happen.this feature is only in 2008 not in 2003.The active directory works as service in 2008
The Active Directory administrative tools can only be used from a computer with access to a domain. The following Active Directory administrative tools are available on the Administrative Tools menu: Active Directory Users and Computers (dsa.msc) Active Directory Domains and Trusts (domain.msc) Active Directory Sites and Services (dssite.msc)