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hi frend how cn i give a newly install windowserver 2008 on my pc a root domain name.....so that i could do automatic deployment of printer configuration on group policy an so fourth on my pc

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As has already started the promotion process and pointed toward creating an Active Directory domain, a short practical checklist and a few deployment tips will prevent the common mistakes that make printer/GPO rollouts fail.

Prepare the server first: give the NIC a static IPv4 address and set the server’s primary DNS to that same static IP (the DC should resolve AD names). Confirm a clear, unique hostname and install all current Windows updates. Take a system-state backup before changing AD/DNS. Example (adjust interface name and IPs as needed):

netsh interface ip set address name="Local Area Connection" static 192.168.1.10 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1

Plan the domain and printing workflow: for a single small-office environment, a single forest/root domain is simplest; if this box joins an existing corporate AD, use the appropriate join option instead. Create a dedicated OU for the computers (or users) that need the printers and link a GPO to that OU. Deploy printers from the server using Print Management’s “Deploy with Group Policy” or use Group Policy Preferences (Computer Configuration → Preferences → Control Panel Settings → Printers). Install printer drivers for every client architecture (x86/x64) on the print server first, and configure Point-and-Print restrictions for driver installation security.

Troubleshooting and recovery: force policy refresh on a client and inspect applied GPOs:

gpupdate /force
gpresult /r

If the wrong domain type was created, keep the system-state backup and demote the DC (remove AD/DNS) before retrying; forced removals require metadata cleanup and are a last resort. Check DNS resolution, Event Viewer (Group Policy and PrintService logs), and ensure clients are actually joined to the new domain before expecting printer GPOs to apply.

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I think what you are asking is how to setup an Active Directory domain. the short answer is to run DCPROMO from a command prompt. however, there are some additional steps you need to take before you implement a domain.

Is this your only server? Is there an existing domain? Or do you just have a workgroup setup at this time?

I have quite a bit of tutorials on Windows Server 2008 you can refer to. In addition, if this is a for a small office network, refer to this guide for some guidance on the IP design and services configuration.

Designing Active Directory for a SOHO Network.

You are going to need to post a lot more information about your network to get the proper guidance.

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yah the DCPROMO IS nw prompted a box.....and i checked the create a new domain in an existing forest....and also checked the ....create a new domain tree root intead of new child domain ...i hope am correct...

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that depends. When you run DCPROMO, you are ...

1) Setting up the first domain controller (DC) in a new forest/domain - Run this option when this is the first DC

2) Create a new child domain in an existing Forest - this option is used when you already have a forest and root domain set up and you need a new instance of a domain within the same forest as a child or new tree. Too many details to conver in this post/thread.

3) Add a new DC to an existing domain-- this is a common option when you already have a domain setup and you simply need to add another DC to this domain.

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