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Lesson 5 Installing the Directory Services Client
Objective The Directory Services Client

Installing Directory Services Client

The Directory Services Client upgrades computers running Windows2000 and Windows 98 so that they support the features of Active Directory.

Purpose of the Directory Services Client

Because of hardware limitations, you will probably not be able to upgrade all of your machines from previous Windows operating systems to Windows 2000. When this happens, you will need to install the Active Directory service client software on the older systems if you want them to take advantage of Active Directory functionality.

Active Directory Functionality

The major functionality provided by Active Directory includes:
  1. Distributed file system (Dfs). Dfs is a service that allows you to organize data into a logical hierarchy even though is it physically spread over multiple computers.
  2. Powerful search engine
  3. Ability to change passwords on any domain controller

It is important to install the Active Directory Service Client software on older Windows operating systems if you want to take advantage of centralized management of shared network resources via the Distributed file system (DFS) .
If you do not install the Active Directory client, the downlevel systems will not be able to obtain redirection messages to other servers that participate in a Dfs tree. In addition, if downlevel operating system users need to access information in the Active Directory, they require the Directory Service Client software.
Before installing the Directory Services Client on a computer running Windows2000, you must install Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.1 or later and enable the Active Desktop(tm) component. Otherwise, the Directory Services Client Setup Wizard does not run. To install the Directory Services Client, perform the steps shown in the following SlideShow.
In the next lesson, you will learn how to identify server upgrade paths.

**Win9x** Select an icon to view its description. In the \Clients\Win9x\ folder on the Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server compact disc, run Dsclient.exe.
1) **Win9x** Select an icon to view its description. In the \Clients\Win9x\ folder on the Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server compact disc, run Dsclient.exe.
**Directory Service Client Setup Wizard** Welcome to the Directory Service Client Setup Wizard This wizard installs the Directory Service Client for Windows onto your Windows operating system. This client software component may be used to access the Active Directory and Distributed File System Redirector services of the Windows 2000 Server software. To continue, click Next. In the Directory Services Client Setup wizard, click Next.
2) **Directory Service Client Setup Wizard** Welcome to the Directory Service Client Setup Wizard This wizard installs the Directory Service Client for Windows onto your Windows operating system. This client software component may be used to access the Active Directory and Distributed File System Redirector services of the Windows 2000 Server software. To continue, click Next. In the Directory Services Client Setup wizard, click Next.
**Directory Service Client Setup Wizard** Ready to install The setup wizard is ready to install the Directory Service Client. The setup wizard is ready to copy files to your local hard drive and continue with the installation. To continue, click Next. To exit the wizard without installing, click Cancel. On the Ready to Install page, click Next.
3) **Directory Service Client Setup Wizard** Ready to install The setup wizard is ready to install the Directory Service Client. The setup wizard is ready to copy files to your local hard drive and continue with the installation. To continue, click Next. To exit the wizard without installing, click Cancel. On the Ready to Install page, click Next.
Directory Service Client Setup Wizard Installation The setup wizard is now installing the Directory Service Client. The setup wizard is detecting your system configuration and copying files onto your local hard drive to install the Directory Service Client for Windows. The installation may take a few minutes. Please wait while the wizard configures your system. Destination file: C:\WIN95\SYSTEM\logonsrv.dll You will see a progress bar as the installation progresses.
4) Directory Service Client Setup Wizard Installation The setup wizard is now installing the Directory Service Client. The setup wizard is detecting your system configuration and copying files onto your local hard drive to install the Directory Service Client for Windows. The installation may take a few minutes. Please wait while the wizard configures your system. Destination file: C:\WIN95\SYSTEM\logonsrv.dll You will see a progress bar as the installation progresses.
**Directory Service Client Setup Wizard** Installation completed The installation of the Directory Service Client for Windows has completed successfully. When you click Finish, you will be prompted to restart your computer. If there is a CD in your drive, remove it now. Click Finish to exit the wizard. When prompted, click Yes. You will need to restart the computer to complete the installation.
5) **Directory Service Client Setup Wizard** Installation completed The installation of the Directory Service Client for Windows has completed successfully. When you click Finish, you will be prompted to restart your computer. If there is a CD in your drive, remove it now. Click Finish to exit the wizard. When prompted, click Yes. You will need to restart the computer to complete the installation.