To find out what domain controller roles are within the organisation:
List all DCs in forest with DN and RDN:
DsQuery Server -o rdn -Forest |
DsQuery Server -Forest |
List all the DCs in domain:
DsQuery Server -domain domain_name.com |
List all the DCs in domain (that are Global Catalog Servers):
DsQuery Server -domain domain_name.com -isgc |
List all DCs in forest (that hold FSMO):
DsQuery Server -Forest -hasfsmo schema |
Use the “>” to store the output to a text file. The below command will store all the domain controller names in AllDCs.txt.
DsQuery Server -Forest > AllDCs.txt |
List FSMO roles using NETDOM
netdom query fsmo |
Adding a new Domain Controller to the Domain.
ADPREP commands to upgrade Domain Controllers (In this order)
ADPREP /forestprep ADPREP /domainprep ADPREP /domainprep /gpprep ADPREP /rodcprep |
Guide to Windows Server 2008 ADPREP:
Problems with ADPREP and SYSVOL migration process:
How to view and transfer FSMO roles in Windows Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324801
How do I install Active Directory on my Windows Server 2003 server?
http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_install_active_directory_on_windows_2003.htm