Domain Controller Prerequisites Verification Checklist Form
Complete this checklist to verify that all prerequisites are met before deploying a domain controller. Ensure all required system, network, and security conditions are satisfied.
Requester Name
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First Name
Last Name
Contact Email
*
example@example.com
Organization/Environment Name
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Server/System Name
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Operating System and Version
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Current Server Role/Purpose
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Is this machine a new build or an existing server?
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New build
Existing server
Network Readiness Checklist
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Static IP address configured
DNS server settings applied
Default gateway configured
Active Directory / Domain Details
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Rows
Provided
Not Applicable
Target domain name specified
1
2
Joining existing domain
3
4
New domain setup
5
6
Time Synchronization / NTP Readiness
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NTP configured and synchronized
Not configured
Hardware Prerequisites Checklist
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CPU meets minimum requirements
RAM meets minimum requirements
Disk capacity meets minimum requirements
Storage Availability
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Sufficient storage for system files
Sufficient storage for AD-related data
DNS and Network Connectivity Checks
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DNS resolution verified
Network connectivity tested (ping, etc.)
Security / Admin Access Status
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Administrative access confirmed
Access pending
Access not available
Backup/Snapshot Taken Before Changes?
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Yes, backup/snapshot completed
Not yet completed
Are there any prerequisite gaps or blockers?
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No gaps or blockers
Yes, there are gaps/blockers
Notes or Comments (Remediation Items, Details on Blockers)
Submit Checklist
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