Re: W2KDC server question

Thanks much for your imput, it's appreciated. But, maybe I do have the
hardware. But as my long question states I do not know if what I proposed
would work without major problems. About Server 2003, I own a legal copy of
Server 2000 SP3 (and I downloaded SP4) and have researched the differences.
.. I need to get back to where I was with Domains and AD and w2000 server
will give me that.That said, I am hoping to find a download site for server
2003 trial, normall they are 180 day trials. That would be enough. I think
maybe I should lose the wireless for now and that way I could use my laptop
as my client and at least get something started. Simply put, I need to make
do without spending any money.
Thanks for the help, Lanwench
Regards,
Frank L

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Frank <frankluke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> typed:
Hi,
Kind of a 3 part question. If this is not cool, I am sorry, didn't
know: if so, won't happen again
1-Desktop xp pro cable modem hard wired to wireless router for home
wireless network with my laptop xp pro also w/linksys wireless
adapter, network works great
I am an MCSA W2K, and MCDST, but have really been out of touch with
W2k DC , server, network, active directory.
My options: I have w2k server w/sp4, no limit, retail cd.I need a
small W2k DC/AD network to get my chops back.
I have an ext HD I could take out of the case(also have removable
rack&carriage on my desktop.
can I setup server on desktop w/removable drive(it's a storage drive
so I imagine I can just leave the stored files on their and install
w2k server?) Then use laptop with new user and join the domain
(wired, workds fine that way for practice and the linksys router has
4 ports) OK, Can I do this and retain functionality of the wireless
network
when I insert my normal xp pro HD? Then log on laptop as original
user to wireless network to use the web.
I do not need internet with the w2k DC, not that important right now.
This all sounds like it would confuse the hell out of windows. It has
me. Antway, I hope you see my concerns and goals
Sorry for this looooong post, just want to get back in the game. I
have spent the last few years troubleshooting Windows, mostly xp for
home users. Some wireless stuff, but absolutely NO W2K server DC/AD
networks. whew!!!
Thanks so much
Frank L
I am open to any and all suggestions also. I even thought about
leaving my ext HD alone and partitioning my C drive, it's big enough
and installing w2k server there, but.....................

Maybe OT, but if you don't have spare hardware you want to devote to
setting up a lab/test network, you might look into virtual server/virtual
PC for this purpose. It would leave your existing environment pretty much
as is.

That said, if you're trying to get some relevant experience, and can get
your hands on W2003, you might as well just jump straight up to that.




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