First steps in Active Directory

**readymade** · 03-01-2009

Im practicing networking at home, and have Server2003 administering a couple computers (all virtualized). I have AD, DNS, DHCP all working.

What would be the first steps in setting up active directory for a business environment? What users/groups and permissions would be best created first?

Does the domain admin need a backup user account in case they somehow are locked out?

thanks for any guidance here.

**Archibald** · 05-01-2009

http://www.windowsitlibrary.com/Content/594/toc.html

Here is the step by step guide which provides an in-depth understanding of Active Directory and explains how to implement and work with it in your environment. Just go through with it.

**Snake08** · 05-01-2009

Originally Posted by readymade

Does the domain admin need a backup user account in case they somehow are locked out?

If you create a backup user account, it will be good to remain safe. If the admin's account gets corrupted or unaccessible due to any reason, this backup user account will be helpful.