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Windows Server 2003/Active Directory

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by rgnnetworking

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When setting up Active Directory (dcpromo) during the wizard, you will be asked, the name of the domain you want to use. After typing in the domain, I believe it will then be verified.

Is it necessary to use a name like 'domain.com or domain.net'? Is it ok to use something like 'domain.local or domain.office'?

Thank you.

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by retro77

Yes those are valid names. It'll create the DNS entries/zones for you.

by chris_atb

just to clarify, anything is fine. just make sure it corresponds to what type of infrastructure your setting up or you'll confuse everyone else, remember your setting up DNS properties ;) not calling the server something fancy.

by rgnnetworking

Thank you for the replies and info. I went ahead and used 'domain.local.'

I took several XP boxes, successfully joined the domain, tested internet access, and access to the server, and everything seems to be up and running.

Thank you again.

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