Posted by: Saajha March 14, 2012
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@cool kale (nice name, btw) -
Your enthusiasm looks sound, but you might not be able to get dedicated advice from someone for too long, especially when it comes to basics such as difference between ipv4 and ipv6, setting up DHCP server, etc. It's good that some fellow Sajhaites have been kind enough to lend a hand, but it's a solo drive for you, in long term. Things get more complicated as you move further, and there'll be a substantial amount of research you're going to have to do in order to reach a level of comfort.
If you're into Microsoft and domain management, you first need to be familiar, and comfortable with a standalone server. There are terminologies and a handful of logic associated with those terms. You need to develop an attitude to learn their relationships and dependencies. Microsoft offers certifications to help master those skills (formerly called: MCP, MCSA, MCSE etc with their respective milestones). You should plan on aiming for those, and during the process of tackling each certification, you'll leave behind a good chunk of your confusion.
From Windows administration perspective, you'll have enough skill-set to understand "Networking" by the point you get to MCSA (or whatever it's currently called) level. If core Networking (routing, switching, subnetting, network designing, etc) becomes your passion during the journey, you can always choose to proceed that way; your Windows knowledge will still come handy when needed at some point in life. Cisco materials provide a great head-start all the way from ABCs of Networking to making you a go-to guy for ISP and large firms' operation and management. So, despite being vendor specific, cisco certifications lead you a long way.
And last, but not the least --- I'd look for books on Amazon, or at a nearby bookstore to see if there's anything valuable out there that would help me get around the hard way and learn stuff, making it a fun read.
~@~
To answer your questions:
but can't find DHCP in admin tools....
-DHCP is a server function that needs to be enabled, and a scope defined. Not all Domain controllers are DHCP servers. In your setup, if the router is handing out IP addresses, then that's your DHCP server. If it's important for you to set DHCP up on your DC, then the following article might help you:
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/How-to-Install-Configure-Windows-Server-2008-DHCP-Server.html
my laptop have 32 bit memory size only
-That can't be true! If you're referring to CPU, then 32 bit CPU is good enough to install a win server. (I believe it'll not be supported post Win 2008 R2). It looks like you've already installed Win 2k8. So, you should be all set with that.
i think next could be like Group policy right?
Once you have domain clients manageable by the DC, then sure.
is there any difference between IPV4 and V6
Yes. IPV6 is a lengthier representation of IP addresses, designed to facilitate increasing needs of new IP addresses.
You can get by without knowing ipv6 for some time, as it's not yet been widely implemented in the US (assuming you're in the US).
sound is not working ,tried to install new realtek driver but it says"realtek controller not found.
That's the last thing I'd worry about on a domain controller. Trust me, that won't haunt you on your way.
Your enthusiasm looks sound, but you might not be able to get dedicated advice from someone for too long, especially when it comes to basics such as difference between ipv4 and ipv6, setting up DHCP server, etc. It's good that some fellow Sajhaites have been kind enough to lend a hand, but it's a solo drive for you, in long term. Things get more complicated as you move further, and there'll be a substantial amount of research you're going to have to do in order to reach a level of comfort.
If you're into Microsoft and domain management, you first need to be familiar, and comfortable with a standalone server. There are terminologies and a handful of logic associated with those terms. You need to develop an attitude to learn their relationships and dependencies. Microsoft offers certifications to help master those skills (formerly called: MCP, MCSA, MCSE etc with their respective milestones). You should plan on aiming for those, and during the process of tackling each certification, you'll leave behind a good chunk of your confusion.
From Windows administration perspective, you'll have enough skill-set to understand "Networking" by the point you get to MCSA (or whatever it's currently called) level. If core Networking (routing, switching, subnetting, network designing, etc) becomes your passion during the journey, you can always choose to proceed that way; your Windows knowledge will still come handy when needed at some point in life. Cisco materials provide a great head-start all the way from ABCs of Networking to making you a go-to guy for ISP and large firms' operation and management. So, despite being vendor specific, cisco certifications lead you a long way.
And last, but not the least --- I'd look for books on Amazon, or at a nearby bookstore to see if there's anything valuable out there that would help me get around the hard way and learn stuff, making it a fun read.
~@~
To answer your questions:
but can't find DHCP in admin tools....
-DHCP is a server function that needs to be enabled, and a scope defined. Not all Domain controllers are DHCP servers. In your setup, if the router is handing out IP addresses, then that's your DHCP server. If it's important for you to set DHCP up on your DC, then the following article might help you:
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/How-to-Install-Configure-Windows-Server-2008-DHCP-Server.html
my laptop have 32 bit memory size only
-That can't be true! If you're referring to CPU, then 32 bit CPU is good enough to install a win server. (I believe it'll not be supported post Win 2008 R2). It looks like you've already installed Win 2k8. So, you should be all set with that.
i think next could be like Group policy right?
Once you have domain clients manageable by the DC, then sure.
is there any difference between IPV4 and V6
Yes. IPV6 is a lengthier representation of IP addresses, designed to facilitate increasing needs of new IP addresses.
You can get by without knowing ipv6 for some time, as it's not yet been widely implemented in the US (assuming you're in the US).
sound is not working ,tried to install new realtek driver but it says"realtek controller not found.
That's the last thing I'd worry about on a domain controller. Trust me, that won't haunt you on your way.