DEMOTION MADE EASY! How To Properly Remove a Domain Controller

Описание: In this video, learn how to properly demote domain controller using this windows server tutorial. The sysadmin guide walks you through the process of removing active directory users and computers. This tutorial is a short and simple guide on how to demote a server using microsoft windows 11.

Learn how to properly demote a Windows Domain Controller and convert it into a member server without breaking your network. This tutorial covers everything from Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2022. We walk you through the four essential steps: verifying and transferring FSMO roles, migrating DHCP and DNS services, performing a graceful AD DS demotion, and essential post-demotion cleanup.

Whether you are retiring an old server or simply reorganizing your Active Directory environment, this guide ensures your demotion is "made easy" and safe. We explain why you should never "force" a demotion unless absolutely necessary and how to handle DHCP deauthorization and OU placement.

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00:00:00 Introduction to Demoting a Domain Controller
00:00:23 Step 1 Checking and Transferring FSMO Roles
00:00:49 Verifying FSMO roles via Command Line netdom
00:01:05 Checking Operations Masters in ADUC
00:01:43 Step 2 Preparing DHCP and DNS for Demotion
00:01:56 Configuring DHCP Failover and Migration
00:02:30 Breaking the DHCP Failover Partnership
00:03:03 Updating DNS Scope Options
00:03:17 Removing Old DNS Servers from Static Devices
00:04:06 Step 3 Running the AD DS Demotion Wizard
00:04:41 Graceful vs Forced Demotion Do Not Force
00:05:41 Setting the Local Administrator Password
00:06:19 Finalizing the Demotion Process
00:06:36 Step 4 Post Demotion Cleanup and Verification
00:06:50 Moving the Server to the Correct OU in Active Directory
00:07:11 Deauthorizing the Old DHCP Server
00:07:56 Verifying DNS Role Removal