Open Command Prompt and type repadmin /showrepl . If you see "Successful," your DCs are officially talking.
Here is a streamlined, professional guide to adding a Windows Server 2022 DC to your existing environment. Phase 1: The "Pre-Flight" Checklist
Keep and Global Catalog (GC) checked (standard practice for redundancy). Open Command Prompt and type repadmin /showrepl
"Server-02" is much better than "Win-FE8392." Rename it and reboot now to save headaches later.
Don't forget to update your ! Your client computers should now have both DC IPs listed as their DNS servers. This ensures that if DC1 goes down for updates, your users can still log in and reach the internet. Phase 1: The "Pre-Flight" Checklist Keep and Global
Choose a strong password and store it in your vault. You’ll only need this if AD breaks and you need to perform "surgery" in Safe Mode.
Follow the wizard to and check Active Directory Domain Services . Click "Add Features" when prompted, then hit Install . Your client computers should now have both DC
A DC is a lighthouse; it can't move. Assign a static IP and set the Preferred DNS to the IP of your existing DC.