Install active directory on the server
Install active directory on the server run- type DCPROMO and carry on with the installation
dcpromo is the wizard that is used to promote a server to the role of a domain controller . Follow the steps on the screen and you will be able to create DC
The operating system must be of server class to be domain controller. If running Windows server operating systems, use the following command to promote to DC: dcpromo
DCpromo is a windows server OS command which is used to promote / make normal windows server functionality to server functinaity as domain controller. a domain controller can manage almost all resources in you network such as users ,PCs,Printers and etc.
dcpromo
dcpromo is the wizard tat can b used 2 promote a server 2 the role of a domain controller
YES a DC needs a dedicated server to function
domain controller DC a domain controller (DC) is a server that responds to security authentication requests (logging in, checking permissions, etc.) within the Windows Server domain.
I hosted server is going to be a server that is just used for your company. If you promote the use of your own server, you will have a lesser risk of crashing and losing important information.
The first DC in the domain.
Them root server in general is . .com,.org etc but in your domain the first dc in the forest/domain is the one
First Take back up of current DC & transfer the same to remote site with the help of any removable media eg :CD/Pendrive ETC. On Remote location install active directory as a part Existing Domain controller with the help of removable device & configure sites & services for replication to the current DC.