To create a domain controller
| Wizard page | Value |
|---|---|
| Domain Controller Type | Domain controller for a new domain (default). |
| Create Tree or Child Domain | Create a new domain tree (default). |
| Create or Join Forest | Create a new forest of domain trees (default). |
| New Domain Name | nwtraders.msft |
| NetBIOS Domain Name | NWTRADERS (default). |
| Database and Log Locations | C:\WINNT\NTDS (default). |
| Shared System Volume | C:\WINNT\SYSVOL (default). |
| Windows NT 4.0 RAS Servers | No, do not change the permissions (default). |
The Configuring Active Directory dialog box appears, indicating that the wizard is configuring the local server to host Active Directory. This process can take several minutes.
An information box appears, prompting you to restart Windows before the changes that you made can take effect.
To force the registration of the new DNS records
The Netlogon service stops.
The Netlogon service starts.
Notice that the details pane displays multiple folders. These folders contain the SRV records for Active Directory resources.