I have made a client application for LDAP Server(especially for Microsoft AD) in java where my client application will fetch attributes(it’ll be shown) on the basis of the Entry/Base DN,Scope of Search.I have made this application in netscape and in my local system(Windows 7).
Now my plan for testing this application:
First,I have installed VMware-Workstation(8.0.0 build-471780),then I'll installed Windows Server(2003 or 2008) iso image through VMware.Next(will it be possible) to apply Microsoft AD services through this Windows Server version.
I don’t want to install server edition in some other system for testing.Feel free to suggest/comment about this process or correct me if I’m wrong to my approach-give inputs for the best approach for testing.
Sure, the Windows server (and AD) doesn’t mind where it’s running, as long as you have sufficient resources. Install the server in VMware and then configure the AD.