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
Join the Domain
In Power Shell:
Add-Computer -DomainName domain.local
Reboot Server
Shutdown –r –t 0
Setup DC role
In Power Shell:
Install-WindowsFeature AD-Domain-Services
Install-ADDSDomainController –DomainName xjbk.local –installDNS:$true