5- Windows Server 2022 Adding Additional Domain Controller To Existing Domain Or Forest [FAST]

Before you touch the AD DS role, your new server needs a solid foundation.

Choose a strong password and store it in your vault. You’ll only need this if AD breaks and you need to perform "surgery" in Safe Mode. Before you touch the AD DS role, your

"Server-02" is much better than "Win-FE8392." Rename it and reboot now to save headaches later. Before you touch the AD DS role, your

Keep and Global Catalog (GC) checked (standard practice for redundancy). Before you touch the AD DS role, your

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.