Member Server Definition

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I am trying to study for my 70-216 exam and I'm having a little trouble
understanding what a member server is. I understand what a DC is and what a
standalone is but where does the member server come in?

Also, I read in my test manual that even a Standalone Server that is running
DHCP must be authorized in Active Directory. How can this be if the network
doesn't run AD?

Thanks for your help.
 
Hello Scotty.
The definition of a member server is a stand-alone server joined to an
domain, its a server running any windows server based version joined to
domain expect domain controllers since they aren't joined to the domain,
they are hosting it. a standalone server running DHCP can't be authorized in
Active Directory, the book must be wrong there.

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Christoffer Andersson
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When you say joined to a domain, do you mean a server that has just logged
into a DC using an user account? What would be the purpose of having Member
Servers and not Domain Controllers?

Thanks again.
 
Scotty,

You want to install some services on a Member Server instead of a Domain
Controller. By 'services' I mean Exchange 2000 or Terminal Services in
Application Mode. You might also want to use a Member Server as a File and
Print Server. It is often recommended that you use a Domain Controller for
nothing other than a Domain Controller ( and possibly a DNS Server -
assuming that you want to run DDNS ).

A member server is simply a computer that has joined the domain and happens
to be running WIN2000 Server instead of WIN2000 Pro or WINXP Pro ( or
anything else ).

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Cary W. Shultz
Roanoke, VA 24014
Microsoft Active Directory MVP

http://www.activedirectory-win2000.com
http://www.grouppolicy-win2000.com
 
Thank You, I believe I have it now.

Cary Shultz said:
Scotty,

You want to install some services on a Member Server instead of a Domain
Controller. By 'services' I mean Exchange 2000 or Terminal Services in
Application Mode. You might also want to use a Member Server as a File and
Print Server. It is often recommended that you use a Domain Controller for
nothing other than a Domain Controller ( and possibly a DNS Server -
assuming that you want to run DDNS ).

A member server is simply a computer that has joined the domain and happens
to be running WIN2000 Server instead of WIN2000 Pro or WINXP Pro ( or
anything else ).

--
Cary W. Shultz
Roanoke, VA 24014
Microsoft Active Directory MVP

http://www.activedirectory-win2000.com
http://www.grouppolicy-win2000.com
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