6.0 Configuration Checklist

Use the following checklist to guide you in configuring DRA for first-time use.

Steps

Details

Apply a DRA license

Use the Health Check Utility to apply a DRA license. For more information about DRA licenses, see Licensing Requirements.

Open Delegation and Configuration

Using the DRA service account, log on to a computer where the Delegation and Configuration Console is installed. Open the console.

Add the first managed domain to DRA

Add the first managed domain to DRA.

NOTE:You can start delegating powers after the initial Full Account Refresh completes.

Add managed domains and subtrees

Optional: Add additional managed domains and subtrees to DRA. For more information about managed domains, see Adding Managed Domains.

Configure DCOM Settings

Optional: Configure DCOM settings. For more information about DCOM settings, see Configuring DCOM Settings.

Configure domain controllers and Administration servers

Configure the client computer running the Delegation and Configuration console for each domain controller and each Administration server. For more information, see Configuring the Domain Controller and Administration Server.

Configure DRA Services for a gMSA

Optional: Configure DRA services for a Group Managed Service Account (gMSA). For more information, see Configuring DRA Services for a Group Managed Service Account.