How do I install Active Directory

[Don Powers]

How do I install Active Directory? PC running win xp pro, pc is on a network
with domain, and I want to be able to access Active Directory from this pc
when logging into it.

 

[pcbutts1]

You don't.

 

[CZ]

How do I install Active Directory? PC running win xp pro, pc is on a
network
with domain, and I want to be able to access Active Directory from this pc
when logging into it.

Don:

Active Directory (AD) is the directory service in Win2k/Win2k3 domains.
When you promote a Win2k/Win2k3 server to be a domain controller (DC) you
"install" AD on that server computer.
You do not install AD on workstations (such as Win XP Pro).

When you setup Win XP Pro as a domain member, it should be able to query AD.
To query AD, dbl-click on My Network Places, click on the Search AD hotlink.

 

[Guest]

I have kind of similar question. I have a windows XP pro laptop on which I need to install an application (Cognos Enterprise Server) for product shows. The laptop is stand-alone and I do not have a network, nor a domain controller.

Still, according to the product documentation, it seems that :
* it is possible to install this application on Win XP
* I need Active Directory in order to configure the application.

Does it mean I need a second computer configured as a PDC for the active directory service ? Can I really *not* have Active Directory on Win XP ?

Any hint is welcome.
TIA. Nath.

 

[Malke]

I have kind of similar question. I have a windows XP pro laptop on
which I need to install an application (Cognos Enterprise Server) for
product shows. The laptop is stand-alone and I do not have a network,
nor a domain controller.

Still, according to the product documentation, it seems that :
* it is possible to install this application on Win XP
* I need Active Directory in order to configure the application.

Does it mean I need a second computer configured as a PDC for the
active directory service ? Can I really *not* have Active Directory on
Win XP ?

Any hint is welcome.
TIA. Nath.

I don't think you can have Active Directory on anything but a server os
(Win2k server, Win2k3 server). Your best bet is to contact the Cognos
tech support people and have them help you.

Cheers,

Malke

 

[Peter Hutchison]

I have kind of similar question. I have a windows XP pro laptop on which I need to install an application (Cognos Enterprise Server) for product shows. The laptop is stand-alone and I do not have a network, nor a domain controller.

Still, according to the product documentation, it seems that :
* it is possible to install this application on Win XP
* I need Active Directory in order to configure the application.

Does it mean I need a second computer configured as a PDC for the active directory service ? Can I really *not* have Active Directory on Win XP ?

You can JOIN Windows XP to a AD domain but not create a domain.
You need Windows 2000 or 2003 Server edition for a domain.
What does this application do?

Peter Hutchison
Windows FAQ
http://www.pcguru.plus.com/

 

[Peter Hutchison]

I have kind of similar question. I have a windows XP pro laptop on which I need to install an application (Cognos Enterprise Server) for product shows. The laptop is stand-alone and I do not have a network, nor a domain controller.

Still, according to the product documentation, it seems that :
* it is possible to install this application on Win XP
* I need Active Directory in order to configure the application.

Does it mean I need a second computer configured as a PDC for the active directory service ? Can I really *not* have Active Directory on Win XP ?

What you can do for the show is get hold of an evaluation of Windows
2003 from Microsoft. Then you can install it on your laptop and the
application on the laptop as well!

Peter Hutchison
Windows FAQ
http://www.pcguru.plus.com/