Install an Read only Domain controller (RODC)

by jonas
  • Create a VM
  • Install Windows 2012R2 Core
  • If from a Template – run sysprep
  • Install VMWare tools
  • Change name
  • Change IP Address to fix and the DNS server

Make sure the IP address is set to fix and the computer name is change!

Join the Domain

In Power Shell:

Add-Computer -DomainName domain.local

Setup RODC role

Install-WindowsFeature AD-Domain-Services

Install-ADDSDomainController -DomainName domain.local -installDNS:$true -ReadOnlyReplica:$true -Credential (Get-credential) -SiteName Default-First-Site-Name

Credetials: Domain\Administrator

Enter the recovery password twice

(Document the recovery password on a safe and secure place!!)

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