This guide describes the build process for the internal Active Directory forest and provides additional configuration information for the external Windows Server System Reference Architecture (WSSRA) perimeter forest on the perimeter network. CommonThis section provides Active Directory build information that is not scenario-specific. Knowledge PrerequisitesSuccessful completion of the steps detailed in this guidance requires a certain level of technical knowledge. The guidance in this guide is written assuming the following level of experience and knowledge: | • | Two years of Windows NT 4.0 experience in a networked environment. | | • | Three months of experience with directory and/or DNS technologies. | | • | Access (including Web site links) to existing manuals and guides for Microsoft Active Directory. |
Service PrerequisitesThe following table contains service prerequisites for implementation of Microsoft Active Directory as described in this guide. Network Devices | Ensure that the network is in place and configured as defined in the Network Devices Build Guide. | | Computing Devices | Ensure that all domain controller servers are installed and powered on as defined in the Computing Devices Build Guide. | | Deployment Services | Ensure the all the domain controller servers have the operating system and base configuration completed as defined in the Deployment Services Build Guide. | |
Table 1. Directory Service Service Prerequisites
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