I am wondering to use active directories/setup active directories.
Must you have microsoft server software or can you just use a regular windows client computer?
I.E must you run microsoft server 2003 , 2008r2 ,...etc
Or can you just use windows xp , vista , or 7 instead of paying for the $1000 microsoft server software.
My main goal is to learn how to configure and setup active directory on a small home network which has about 20 computers
Is it possible to setup domain controllers ,...etc with out the server software or do you really need software
NOTE: I DON'T WANT TO USE LINUX/MAC BASED computers on my network so openldap and samba are off limits
curious
Must you have microsoft server software or can you just use a regular windows client computer?
I.E must you run microsoft server 2003 , 2008r2 ,...etc
Or can you just use windows xp , vista , or 7 instead of paying for the $1000 microsoft server software.
My main goal is to learn how to configure and setup active directory on a small home network which has about 20 computers
Is it possible to setup domain controllers ,...etc with out the server software or do you really need software
NOTE: I DON'T WANT TO USE LINUX/MAC BASED computers on my network so openldap and samba are off limits
curious
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