Domain configuration in windows server 2008

Yes I admit finding a better or I can say best hosting solution is the most wise decision you should take, but there are times when you need to host your own business.

Smirk Smirk. For this example purpose, assume you are creating the first domain controller in new forest. Note: Name-server change update may take 24 to 72 hours to reflect, resolve and point to your newly configured hosting server. Have patience. Another Note: This works for Windows Server as tested while writing this post. The same steps may or may not work for other variants and version of Windows Server. Configure Windows Server to host your own domain.

Jsinh 04 September Step 3: It will run some pre-checks, wait until its all ready to start configuring Step 4: Once all the pre-check are done you will be welcomed with a startup page for the installation of active directory domain services.

Step 5: This step shows a summary about the new enhanced security settings introduced in Windows Server and R2 edition. If you have some pop-corns ready or are very particular of everything you do, read it all. Once read click next. The Role will be installed automatically when you select this option. Set a directory services restore password, be sure to remember this password or keep it in a safe place, as this password is used to restore active directory in the event of a disaster where Active Directory needs to be restored.

We are now presented with a summary of the setup wizard. If you are happy with the summary click Next. You can also export the settings to use for unattended installations of Windows R2 Domain Controller. Active Directory is now being configured along with the DNS role. The install is now complete. Click Finish. You will be asked to reboot the server. Disclaimer: All the tutorials included on this site are performed in a lab environment to simulate a real world production scenario.

Expand and click Roles from the left window. Choose Add Roles. Follow the wizard by selecting the DNS Server role leave any previously checked items checked. Now you will need to enter the domain name that you want to create your first zone file for. We are using "example. On the Forwarders screen, select the option " No, it should not forward queries ". There are many types of DNS records, this is a basic tutorial and will show you how to point your domain name to the IP address you assigned to your web site via an A record.

Set the Primary Server to your primary nameserver:.