Active Directory and Dynamic address problem 1

[AndyH1]

I want to install Active Directory on my local computer in order to do development and trials before running code on the real site. The problem is my internet provider assigns a dynamic address when I log in on it, so I don't get the same address each time I log in, therefore my TCP/IP address is set to dynamic. As I understand I need a static address to install AD. Is there anyway round this problem like using the localhost address 127.0.0.1 for running local websites
Thanks
Andy

 

[wheelandcog]

Install another network card into your machine and wrap AD around that one

 

[AndyH1]

Could you explain further what you mean by wrap AD around the network card. Sorry if I appear stupid, but my main knowledge is ASP and apart from the basics of setting up my notebook for networking I'm not really an expert in this area. I set up the TCP/IP for running my network for my internet provider, but am unsure how I'd set up two different network cards
Thanks
Andy

 

[aftertaf]

it means you put in a network card.
then you assign it a static address.
you stick in a cable and put the other end in a hub, that way it is fooled into believing it is on a network.

then you slap it with a DCPromo!!


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