First steps in Active Directory

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.

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.

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Originally Posted by readymade

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

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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.

This might be of some help :rolleyes:

Setting up Microsoft Active Directory.

Nice!!! Thanks!!!