Hi, What are the minimum Domain requirements for rolling out Windows 7 computers on a network? Thanks.

I'm not aware of any domain requirements for Windows 7. If the AD domain supports XP or Vista or even Windows 2000, you should be fine. Richard Mueller - MVP Directory Services

Hello, The requirement is with the edition. In fact, you should use one of the following: Enterprise, Professional or Ultimate. If you use one of them, you will be able to add your Windows 7 computers to your AD domain with no problems. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner 2010 / 2011 Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Designing and Providing Volume Licensing Solutions to Large Organizations Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator Microsoft Certified Trainer

You can use the MDT 2012 to roll out windows 7 easily. The minimum domain requirement install Active directory to automate the deployment process use WDS and DHCP roles. Check the below articles. http://technet.microsoft.com/library/ee523213.aspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd641427 For MDT queries, post here. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/mdt/threads Thanks

Thank you for the replies. So can we successfully deploy Windows 7 in an AD Domain currently running (upgrade in the pipeline) Windows 2000 DCs (Native Mode)? If it is possible, would it then just be a case of recreating any existing Roaming Profiles?

Hi GlenV, We might encounter some problem while deploying Windows 7 clients in Windows 2000 domain. Here are two links for your reference: Windows 7 - Windows 2000 Domain http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itpronetworking/thread/ff5d9c89-b930-4145-894a-11fe9ce4e90e Windows 7 Pro client + Windows 2000 Domain Controller: trust relationship failed. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/windows-7-pro-client-windows-2000-domain/6db450b6-ced4-4155-a9f2-0d988239c646 Regards Kevin TechNet Community Support

Hi GlenV, We might encounter some problem while deploying Windows 7 clients in Windows 2000 domain. Here are two links for your reference: Windows 7 - Windows 2000 Domain http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itpronetworking/thread/ff5d9c89-b930-4145-894a-11fe9ce4e90e Windows 7 Pro client + Windows 2000 Domain Controller: trust relationship failed. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/windows-7-pro-client-windows-2000-domain/6db450b6-ced4-4155-a9f2-0d988239c646 Regards Kevin TechNet Community Support

As long as joining to W2K domain is concerned, there should be no problem. You should have DNS properly configured on both domain controllers and the client (static or via DHCP). Your basic functions will work without issues, but some of the advanced features won't be manageable through the server (Like some GPO settings for Windows 7). Please note that you can't join any of the home or starter editions of Windows 7 to any domains.Imran