Advanced Sounds makes audio systems for home entertainment centers, computers, industry, and motor vehicles. Over the past ten years this company has pioneered new technologies in audio systems, which have spurred rapid growth. The company has a large office, research, and manufacturing complex in New York City. This complex is divided into the following divisions: Business, Research and Development, Manufacturing, and Distribution. Parts manufacturing centers are located in Quebec City and in Montreal. Advanced Sounds also has seven outlet stores in New York City, four outlets in Quebec City, and two in Montreal. Each outlet store has a WAN connection to the central office computer center in New York City. Advanced Sounds is engaging in a full upgrade of its Windows Server 2003 network to Windows Server 2008. The upgrade includes using Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. Advanced Sounds has pioneered many technological innovations and is very concerned about keeping its network and computer systems secure. Their Information Technology (IT) Department hires you to help them implement Windows Server 2008 Active Directory.

Case Project: Active Directory Installation Planning Advanced Sounds IT Department has formed a small installation planning committee consisting of the IT server operations manager, two system programmers, the current Active Directory administrator, and you. After the first meeting they have asked you to prepare a small report to address the following questions:

a. What tools are used in Windows Server 2008 to install Active Directory?
b. What information is needed for the initial installation involving these tools?
c. Are there any special considerations in terms of having both Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 servers as DCs?