Summary
In this video, part of our Configuration Manager Lab Setup series, Jason from Technic Solutions walks us through the process of configuring a domain controller and joining a Configuration Manager Server and a client PC to the domain.
Highlights
- 🔧 Configuration of the domain controller and DHCP server.
- 🔗 Joining Configuration Manager Server (Technics-CM01) and a client PC (PC-01) to the domain.
- 🛠 Brainstorming and planning the domain name.
- 🖥 Setting up organizational units and naming conventions for a realistic production environment feel.
- 🔍 Adding custom firewall rules to ensure virtual machines can communicate with each other.
Key Insights
- 🌐 When setting up a domain controller, you don't need to purchase a public domain name; an internal domain name like abc.local will suffice.
- 🏷 Proper naming conventions for organizational units can streamline management and provide a clearer structure.
- 🔑 Adding a custom ICMP rule in the firewall is crucial to ensure all virtual machines can ping each other.
- 🔄 Configuring DHCP to automatically assign IP addresses to ensure devices are correctly networked.
- 📂 Creating user accounts and organizational units prepares the environment for further configuration tasks.
Technical Steps
- 🖧 Configured the network settings for PC-01 by assigning a static IP address.
- 🔒 Added a firewall rule for ICMP to allow pings between machines.
- 🔧 Promoted a server to a domain controller and configured a DHCP server.
- 📜 Created organizational units for computers and users, such as Technics Computers, Finance Computers, Management Servers, and various user groups.
- 🔗 Domain-joined PC-01 and Technics-CM01 using their respective administrator accounts.
Conclusion
This video covers foundational steps in setting up a Configuration Manager Lab. By configuring a domain controller, establishing network connectivity, and setting up organizational structures, IT professionals can create a robust environment for further testing and configuration.
Stay tuned for the next video, where Jason will demonstrate how to configure virtual drives and attach them to the Configuration Manager Server.
Watch the Video
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B0mILslaXE
