Deployment resources

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Deployment resources

To deploy domain controllers running Windows Server 2003, it is recommended that you use the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Deployment Kit, which is available online at the Microsoft Windows Resource Kits Web site.

The online deployment kit includes case studies and the necessary information for deploying Windows Server 2003 Active Directory in networks that have domain controllers running Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000. For complete information, see "Upgrading Windows NT 4.0 Domains to Windows Server 2003" at the Microsoft Windows Resource Kits Web site.

If your network includes branch offices, see "Designing the Site Topology" at the Microsoft Windows Resource Kits Web site. This online guide helps plan Active Directory deployment when there are branch office sites connected with slow network links.

For information about monitoring Active Directory, see "Monitoring Active Directory" at the Microsoft Windows Resource Kits Web site.