idiots guide to setting up active directory

[doran1801]

does anyone know a site address were i can get some guides on setting up active directory isa and domains?
i am setting these up on my server at home and am stuck at the point where i join a pc to the domain, it cannot find the controller

 

[doran1801]

thanks for the info and links
i know it is definately overkill, i normally just use it for a file server and am just interested in knowing what else it can do and the best place is at home