remote computer joins the central domain

Hi...a WAN Windows 2000/2003 domain environment, for those computers in
the remote small subnet (only 10 computers), I have two questions:
1) without rebuilding a local domain controller, how can these computer
in the small subnet to join the central domain?
2) How can I create a local domain controllers for these small subnets,
can they be the same domain controller as those in the central network,
or they have to be a sub-domain's domain controller.

Thanks,
fshguo.



fshguo

"fshguo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) oups.com...
> Hi...a WAN Windows 2000/2003 domain environment, for those computers in
> the remote small subnet (only 10 computers), I have two questions:
> 1) without rebuilding a local domain controller, how can these computer
> in the small subnet to join the central domain?
> 2) How can I create a local domain controllers for these small subnets,
> can they be the same domain controller as those in the central network,
> or they have to be a sub-domain's domain controller.

1. All same domain.
2. Build the DCs at the main location then transport them to the sites.
Make sure you adjust the TCP/IP config properly for a multi-domain
environment after they are moved.
3. Use a private leased line between the sites or use a Site-to-Site VPN
between the sites.
4. Create a "Sites Object" in AD representing each physical site.
5. Associate the DCs at each physical site to the corresponding AD Site.
6. The AD "Sites Object" will control the AD Repilication of the slow WAN
links.
7. Users will automatically log into the DC in the same "Site" they are in.

I recommend you investigate this in detail,...don't just go by the 7 items I
listed. Most likely I would have not covered all the details. You need to
make sure to do it right the first time.

--
Phillip Windell [MCP, MVP, CCNA]
www.wandtv.com
-----------------------------------------------------
Understanding the ISA 2004 Access Rule Processing
http://www.isaserver.org/articles/IS...cessRules.html

Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server: Guidance
http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/t...dance/2004.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/t...dance/2000.asp

Microsoft Internet Security & Acceleration Server: Partners
http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/partners/default.asp

Deployment Guidelines for ISA Server 2004 Enterprise Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...isaserver.mspx
-----------------------------------------------------