Setting up Domain Controller on Windows Server 2008 R2 Sp1

Good day to you all!

Anyone know of any good free or close to free tutorials/walkthroughs/guides for setting up a Domain Controller on Win Server 2k8 R2 Sp1?

I have done this before (with help) in Win Server 2k8 and 2k3, but it has been almost 7 years, and there is some new items in Server 2k8 I am not familiar with.

Any resources anyone has used before?

Thanks for any help!

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Everyone

Technet is your friend. There are a couple ways to do it, dcpromo is still my favorite. It really hasn't changed much since 2003, and is pretty easy. I wrote a tutorial for 2003, haven't had time to finish one for 2008 yet.

vCole

Everyone wrote: »

Technet is your friend. There are a couple ways to do it, dcpromo is still my favorite. It really hasn't changed much since 2003, and is pretty easy. I wrote a tutorial for 2003, haven't had time to finish one for 2008 yet.

TechNet or Petri.co.il may have a walkthrough. Using dcpromo is my preferred method.

Tackle

Assuming you have the OS installed...

Build a Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller | Read The Effin Blog!

Very nice walk through with pictures.

whatthehell

Thank you all! I have a technet subscription, and just installed Win Server 2k8 on my Mac Mini (installs quite easily, though gotta make sure you have the proper ISO ver to boot the dvd).

I will take a look at LucasMN's link and have also found the petric.co.il link as well.

take care all!