1. Start up Windows Server 2003
2. Open the Manage Your Server wizard

   

3. Add or remove a role

   

4. Follow the prompts.
5. Select “Domain controller for a new domain”
6. Select “Domain in a new forest”
7. Enter a DNS name (e.g. test.local)
8. Enter a NetBIOS name (e.g. TEST)
9. Accept the default settings for “Database and Log Folders” and “Shared System Volume”
10. Select the second DNS option

    

11. Select “Permissions compatible only with Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 operating systems”
12. Select a Restore Mode Password
13. Follow the remaining prompt(s) and let Active Directory install (this may take a while)

    

14. Click Finish and Restart

You now have a working Active Directory. Joy!

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