In the past two Inside Out columns, I've discussed how to create simple batch files that let you automatically configure machines to set up domain controllers (DCs)—and in the process, domains, trees, and forests. Such batch files are tremendously useful for several reasons. First, a good disaster-recovery plan will mandate this sort of batch file because it lets you start from a freshly installed copy of Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server. By typing a few commands, you end up with ...