Objectives
After completing this lab, you will be able to:
- Install Active Directory by using the Active Directory Installation wizard.
- Change the domain from mixed mode to native mode.
Prerequisites
Before working on this lab, you must have:
- An understanding of the logical components of Active Directory, including domains, trees, and forests.
- An understanding of the purpose and function of domain controllers.
- An understanding of how Active Directory uses DNS.
Lab Setup
To complete this lab, you need the following:
- A computer running Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server configured as a member of a workgroup. Drive C must be formatted with NTFS.
- A computer configured with a static IP address.
Scenario
You are about to install Active Directory to create the child domains for your company, Northwind Traders. The Active Directory structure that the class will create is drawn below. Note that the root domain for your company already exists.
Estimated time to complete this lab: 45 minutes