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Re: Creating a Windows 2003 Server as a PDC

 
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Glenn_65
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Creating a Windows 2003 Server as a PDC

I am at the Windows Setup Screen to join a Domain or not to join a Domain. I am installing WIndows 2003 Server and want to make this the PDC do I create it now saying not the domain or do I wait and promote it latter from within the program. Please help I am waiting at this point. Thanks for anyone who can Help
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CA1101872
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Re: Creating a Windows 2003 Server as a PDC

Install Windows into a workgroup.

Once Windows is installed run DCPROMO and follow the wizard to setup a new domain.
CA1202959
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Re: Creating a Windows 2003 Server as a PDC

First of all W2003 server cannot act as PDC ! it can olny emulate it, then please choose Mixed mode during promotion.