ACTIVE DIRECTORY SERVER 2008


  1. Win Server 2008 in general is the latest version of Server Operating System by Microsoft.
  2. Server 2008 enhances the concept of virtualization  by adding the features of Hyper-V.
  3. Remote installation using Windows Deployment Services(WDS) is another excellent feature of Server 2008.
  4. Creating shadow copy for each and every folder. It is 32 bit operating system.  its installation is faster then the previous version.
  5. Separate  editor for GPO (Group Policy Object ) in Active Directory is introduced.
  6. Later we will discuss in further topics about migration from Server 2003 to Server 2008

Active Directory 


Active Directory is special directory or database containing information about the objects in hierarchal and organised manner.  It is created by Microsoft for domain networks where control and security measures are centralised. Server running Active Directory is called Domain Controller.
Active Directory authenticate users and computer, implement policies and manage the resources in domain network.

Installation

Server manager à RolesàAdd rolesà









Another way to start installation is    Runàdcpromo.exe




Press Enter




Installation of Active Directory is started


Click Next





Click Next




Create New domain  à then Next

Enter the domain Name “abc.com”  the Next







Checking the name of Domain if it is already in use with in the same forest...




As this is first DC(domain controller) in forest. Change could be made up to different functional level ........Then Next




DNS is already installed à Next



Click Next (integrating the DNS server with AD)




Enter the username and password of the local server (PC1) where domain name “abc.com”
Is installed



Click next (destination to store database)



Enter  the password to recover AD or to delete AD à Next



View summary of Active Directory going to install -- Then Next



Installation of AD with all its components such as GPO is in process and will reboot on completion







After restart
StartàAdministrative toolà 
AD domain and trust and AD sites and services are installed

Server manageràRoles 






















  Server Manger view shows AD is installed successfully