Stick to the defaults for Database, Log files, and SYSVOL unless you have a specific storage policy.
Building an additional Domain Controller (DC) isn’t just about redundancy; it’s about ensuring your network never has a "bad day." Think of it as hiring a second manager for a busy office—if one goes on vacation (or crashes), the other keeps the business running without anyone noticing. Stick to the defaults for Database, Log files,
Note: This only installs the "books." We still need to "open the library." Phase 3: The Promotion (The Fun Part) Pro-Tip: The "Forgotten Step" Follow the wizard to
Now that the new server is a DC, change its Preferred DNS to 127.0.0.1 (itself) and set the Alternate DNS to your first DC. Pro-Tip: The "Forgotten Step" "Server-02" is much better than "Win-FE8392
Follow the wizard to and check Active Directory Domain Services . Click "Add Features" when prompted, then hit Install .
Keep and Global Catalog (GC) checked (standard practice for redundancy).
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