Checklist: Creating an additional domain controller in an existing domain
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Checklist: Creating an additional domain controller in an existing domain
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(Optional) Review concepts about creating additional domain controllers over the network or by using backup media. |
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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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Verify that you are a member of the Domain Admins group in the domain where you will be adding the domain controller. |
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Verify that DNS is properly configured before installing Active Directory. |
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Configure antivirus scanning exceptions. |
Managing Antivirus Software on Active Directory Domain Controllers |
Create the domain controller. |