Open Command Prompt and type repadmin /showrepl . If you see "Successful," your DCs are officially talking.

Note: This only installs the "books." We still need to "open the library." Phase 3: The Promotion (The Fun Part)

"Server-02" is much better than "Win-FE8392." Rename it and reboot now to save headaches later.

Choose where to replicate from. Selecting "Any domain controller" is usually fine, but if you're across a slow WAN link, pick the closest one.

Select "Add a domain controller to an existing domain." Provide your domain name (e.g., ://contoso.com ) and the credentials of a Domain Admin. Domain Controller Options:

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"

A DC is a lighthouse; it can't move. Assign a static IP and set the Preferred DNS to the IP of your existing DC.

Once the installation finishes, you’ll see a yellow warning flag in Server Manager. Click it and select .

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Open Command Prompt and type repadmin /showrepl . If you see "Successful," your DCs are officially talking.

Note: This only installs the "books." We still need to "open the library." Phase 3: The Promotion (The Fun Part)

"Server-02" is much better than "Win-FE8392." Rename it and reboot now to save headaches later. Open Command Prompt and type repadmin /showrepl

Choose where to replicate from. Selecting "Any domain controller" is usually fine, but if you're across a slow WAN link, pick the closest one.

Select "Add a domain controller to an existing domain." Provide your domain name (e.g., ://contoso.com ) and the credentials of a Domain Admin. Domain Controller Options: Choose where to replicate from

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"

A DC is a lighthouse; it can't move. Assign a static IP and set the Preferred DNS to the IP of your existing DC. Domain Controller Options: Now that the new server

Once the installation finishes, you’ll see a yellow warning flag in Server Manager. Click it and select .