Checklist: Deploying AD DS in a Windows Server 2003 Organization

Updated: April 11, 2008

Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2

This parent checklist includes cross-reference links to important concepts about deploying Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a Windows Server 2003 organization. It also contains links to subordinate checklists that will help you complete the tasks that are required by this deployment strategy.

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Complete the tasks in this checklist in order. When a reference link takes you to a conceptual topic or to subordinate checklist, return to this topic after you review the conceptual topic or complete the tasks in the subordinate checklist so that you can proceed with the remaining tasks in this checklist.

 

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Design the AD DS logical structure.

Conceptual topic Designing the Logical Structure for Windows Server 2008 AD DS

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Design the AD DS site topology.

Conceptual topic Designing the Site Topology for Windows Server 2008 AD DS

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  • Run Adprep.

  • Upgrade Windows Server 2003 domain controllers.

  • Introduce Windows Server 2008 domain controllers into the forest root domain or regional domains.

Conceptual topic Upgrading Active Directory Domains to Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 AD DS Domains

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Enable Windows Server 2008 advanced features.

Conceptual topic Enabling Advanced Features for AD DS

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