Adding a Windows Server 2019/2016 Domain Controller
KB ID 0001262 Problem Once upon a time, adding a domain controller that was running a newer version of the Windows Server family involved opening command line and schema prepping, and GP prepping etc. Now all this happens in the background when adding a 2019 domain controller and the wizard is doing the heavy lifting for you. Solution 2008 to 2019 Domain Controller 2008 to 2016 Domain Controller Obviously the server needs to be a...
Add a 2012 Domain Controller to a 2008 Domain
KB ID 0000680 Problem This is considerably less painfull than adding a 2008/2008 R2 domain controller to a 2003 domain was. You dont have to maually prep the schema on the schema master, or run forestprep and domainprep. The wizard does everything for you. Solution 1. Launch server manager from the taskbar > Select Local Server > Manage > Add Roles and Features. 2. Role Based… > Next. 3. Select local server >...