The Precision Guide to Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Review

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Disk Management for Windows 7

Partitioning Disks

Master Boot Record (MBR) Disk:

• Contains the partition table for the disk and a small amount of executable code called the master boot code.
• The computer BIOS examines the MBR to determine which partition on the disks is marked as active and returns the information so you can boot up.
• 2 terabyte (TB) limit.
• You can have four partitions for each hard drive. The boot.ini contains the the list of operating systems and points to the one you want to boot (‘multi-boot’ systems). Virtualization does away with ‘multi-boot’, not needed.
• Active partition contains the OS startup files.

Overview of Disk Management

Prepare to Install Windows 7

Editions

Windows 7 Starter – System Builders Only, 32bit only, 2GB only

Windows 7 Home Basic/Value Edition - Emerging Markets, 32-bit, 64-bit, 4GB, 8GB


Windows 7 Home Premium (Aero) multi-media - Retail, System Builders, 32-bit, 64-bit, 4GB, 8GB

Windows 7 Professional – Business edition for small, lower mid-market, 32-bit, 64-bit, 4GB, 192 GB

Windows 7 Enterprise – Business edition for large enterprises, volume licensing, 32-bit, 64-bit, 4GB, 192 GB

Windows 7 Ultimate – Retail + System Builders, All features, 32-bit, 64-bit, 4GB, 192 GB 

Windows 7 N Editions* (as above but without Media Player) - European Union Only, 32-bit, 64-bit, 4GB, 16GB, 192 GB

*Windows N Editions include Windows 7 Home Premium N, Professional N, and Ultimate N

Quick Check Facts for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

DNS (Domain Name System) for Active Directory

• Zone Types
• Primary: hosts a writable master copy of the zone data and is authoritative for the zone. Can be integrated with Active Directory.
• Secondary: is a read-only copy of a zone from the master DNS server and is a secondary source of information for the zone. 

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Useful Tools for Troubleshooting DNS 

About DNS and Windows Active Directory

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About Windows Server Core 2008

How to Install Windows Server 2008

There are two options to install Windows Server 2008:

1. Graphical installation
2. Core installation

Windows Server 2008 functionality is based on server roles and features. Server Manager gives you the ability to add and

Identity and Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008: Useful Links

TechNet: Infrastructure Optimization

Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service

Active Directory Certificate Services

Active Directory Domain Services Documentation

Helpful links documenting how to configure and troubleshoot Windows Server Active Directory:

Identity and Access Management

Logon and Authentication Technologies

Authorization and Access Control Technologies

What is the Active Directory Schema?

Windows Server 2008

Microsoft Management Console 3.0

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