Install a domain controller using Install from Media

1. IFM(Install From Media) Lab Setup:

Let me give you a list of machines and the OS info.

Server Name

OS

Roles & Features

IP Configuration

DC.abc.local

Server 2016

DC

10.1.1.1/24

M1.abc.local

Server 2016

Active Directory

10.1.1.2/24


2. On an existing domain controller, using File Explorer, make a folder, for

example C:\IFM, to store the AD DS snapshot.

3. Open an elevated command prompt and run the ntdsutil.exe command.

3.1.          At the ntdsutil: prompt, type Activate instance ntds, and then press Enter.

3.2.          At the ntdsutil: prompt, type ifm, and then press Enter.

At the ifm: prompt, type create SYSVOL full C:\IFM, and then press Enter.

3.3.          At the ntdsutil: prompt, type quit and then press Enter.

3.4.          Close the command prompt.

 


4.   Using File Explorer, copy the contents of the C:\IFM folder to removable storage, such as a USB memory stick.

5.    At the server computer that you want to promote to a domain controller, install the Active Directory Domain Services server role in the usual way, either by using Server Manager, or by using Windows PowerShell.

 



6.        Select Promote this server as Domain Controller,

6.1.          Select Add a domain controller to an existing domain

6.2.          Select Domain & Click Select


6.3.           Provide the Credential of DC


        6.4      On the Additional Options page, select the Install From Media check box. In the Path box, enter the path to the local copy of the AD DS snapshot, click Verify, and then click Next.


6.5.          Click through the wizard, review your selections, and when prompted,

click Install. Your server restarts during the promotion process. Finally Click Close.







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