Category: Active Directory

Local and Domain Default Groups Updated: April 28, 2009 Applies To: Windows SBS 2003, Windows SBS 2008, Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Foundation, Windows Server 2008 R2 Default groups are created when you install Windows client or server operating systems and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) domains. Domain member computers and stand-alone computers have default local groups that are created automatically in their local security accounts database. Domain controllers are an exception: they use the central Active Directory […]

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2 Netdom.exe: Windows Domain Manager This command-line tool enables administrators to manage Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 domains and trust relationships from the command line. You can use NetDom to: Join a Windows XP Professional-based computer to a Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 domain. Provide an option to specify the organizational unit for the computer account. Generate a random computer password for initial join. Manage computer accounts for domain member workstations and member servers. Management operations […]

Steps for Deploying an RODC Updated: May 1, 2009 Applies To: Windows Server 2008 This section contains information about deploying an RODC. It first lists high-level tasks that must be performed, in addition to optional tasks. This list is followed by detailed information, including information about administrative credentials and procedures necessary for performing some of these tasks. To deploy an RODC, complete the following high-level tasks: Ensure That the Forest Functional Level Is Windows Server 2003 or higher Run adprep /rodcprep You do not have to perform this step if you are creating a new forest that will have only […]