Preparing Machines Before Installing Active Directory

There are few settings need to be done before we start with Active Directory (AD) installation.

What we have already done


We have created two machines and already installed operating system.

• Server Machine : Windows Server 2008
• Client Machine  : Windows XP

Now we will take these settings further. 

As we are working with Oracle VM Virtual Box Manager, for each machine created,

1. Select the Machine
2. Go to Settings
3. Go to Network Tab
4. Select Attached to - Bridge Adapter

Configuring Bridge Adapter Settings (Click on the image to enlarge)

Configuring Server IP Address

Go to Network and Sharing Center

Manage Network Connections

Right Click on Local Area Connection

Properties

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

Click on Properties

Set the following IP Address

Configure Client IP Address

Use the following IP settings for client machine.

Change the Computer names (Both Systems)

Right Click on My Computer

Properties

Change Settings

Change (Button)

Give Computer Name 

OK

and restart the computer.

Turn Off Firewall (Both Systems)

Start

Control Panel

Windows Firewall

Turn Windows Firewall On or Off

Turn Off Windows Firewall

OK

Firewall Settings

Turn on Network Discovery on Server (Optional)

Right Click on My Network Places icon in the Tray
Go to Network and Sharing Center
Click on the Arrow button
Select Turn on network discovery
Apply

Turn on Network Discovery

Ping Systems and assure that they are connected

Start - run - ping 192.168.1.10 –t

Now we can start with active directory installation. Click Here to know more