Confirming connectivity

Install Windows 2008 Support Tools from the \support\tools directory on the Windows 2008 operating system DVD. From that directory, run setup.exe and follow the installation guide to complete the installation.

Activate the ADSI Edit MMC window by selecting Start → Programs → Windows 2008 Support Tools → Tools → ADSI Edit.

The user can set up the server connection by selecting Action → Settings.

Additionally, click Advanced on the Connection window to input the administrator ID and password to connect to the remote Active Directory server. If the connection is successful, the client machine will be able to communicate with the Active Directory server using ADSI.

Parent topic: Microsoft Active Directory