DCPromo is a command that is executed to promote a 2003 server on a network to a Domain Controller role.
Steps:
1. Click Run ---------------- type dcpromo
2. Follow the steps as required.
dcpromo
run dcpromo /force
dcpromo
Just run 'dcpromo'.
The command is DCPROMO
Install active directory on the server run- type DCPROMO and carry on with the installation
In Windows Server 2008, unlike previous server operating Systems, there is an additional step that needs to be taken before running DCPROMO to promote the server to Domain Controller and installing Active Directory on it. This step is the installation of Active Directory Domain Services (AD-DS) role on the server.(dcpromo ad-ds) The AD-DS role is what enables the server to act as a Domain Controller, but you will still need to run DCPROMO from the run.
one is (dcpromo)command line interface and other is GUI mode. both have same roles
DCPROMO Unattended Installation
Go to run and type dcpromo and follow the steps
Start->Manage Your Server-> Add or Remove Role, then check Active Directory and follow instructions. Note: 1: start>program>manage your server>add or Remove Role>Active Directory then follow instructions. 2: Start>Run> dcpromo Note: Dcpromo is a command installation of active directorey. wheh open run command just type dcpromo and click ok. then follow instructions.
dcpromo is the wizard tat can b used 2 promote a server 2 the role of a domain controller