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Reviewing the AD DS Regional Domain Design

Applies To: Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008

Begin your Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) regional domains deployment by reviewing all design information. In addition, ensure that the ___domain controller hardware that you plan to use meets the requirements for Windows Server 2008.

Gather regional ___domain design information

Before you begin the deployment, gather the regional ___domain design information that documents ___domain controller assignments. Record the computer name, static IP address, subnet mask, and Domain Name System (DNS) client settings for each ___domain controller in the regional ___domain. For assistance in documenting this information, download the Job_Aids_Designing_and_Deploying_Directory_and_Security_Services.zip file from the Job Aids for Windows Server 2003 Deployment Kit (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=102558). The .zip file contains a blank worksheet, Domain Controller Configuration (DSSDFR_1.doc), for you to complete.

Review hardware requirements for ___domain controllers

Ensure that each computer that you plan to use as a ___domain controller meets the hardware requirements for running Windows Server 2008.