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When a server is installed, does that automatically mean that there is a domain?

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by Former member

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by churdoo

Depends on a couple of factors. First of all, Server O/S. "Domain" is common terminology from Windows NT server days and the term is still used today interchangeably with "active directory." So the first requirement to "domain" is that it's a Windows Server O/S.

Windows Server can be set up in either Domain mode or Workgroup mode. Workgroup mode is a peer-to-peer mode which does not use a domain or active directory.

by Former member

Does it matter what OS version? I am thinking of Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition.

by 1bn0

Yes, It matters. Only Windows SERVER os can be configured as a DOMAIN.

I am still working on my first install from scratch W2K3 Active Directory (AD) installation.

YOu will need to determine ahead of time, what your "domain" will be called. You wil need to setup DNS and I have been advised to move DHCP to the server instead of using the internet router currently providing that function.

Provide more information on what you are trying to do and you will get good advice from the Guys & Gals herer on TR.

by churdoo

Can manage a domain or be part of a peer-to-peer workgroup. To start the domain, follow 1bn0's direction re: DNS and DHCP and you're off to a great start; run DCPROMO on the server to initiate the domain.

Post back for more help as needed.

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