Step 1-4: Install the AD DS Server Role

AD DS is required to provide authentication and act as a repository for configuration values for the Microsoft products and technologies that MDT uses, such as Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Configuration Manager 2007 R3.

To install AD DS, run the DCPROMO Wizard to configure the computer as a domain controller. Install AD DS using the information in Table 5, accepting any defaults unless otherwise specified.

Table 5. Information for Installing AD DS

When prompted	Do this
For the domain type	Create a new domain in a new forest.
For the fully qualified domain name (FQDN)	Type mdt2012.corp.woodgrovebank.com.
For the forest functional level	Select Windows Server 2008 R2.
To install the DNS Server service as part of the domain controller installation process	Click Yes.