5- Windows Server 2022 Adding Additional Domain Controller To Existing Domain Or Forest 〈2026〉

Keep and Global Catalog (GC) checked (standard practice for redundancy).

The wizard will grumble about "Physical Network Adapters" or "NT 4.0" compatibility. As long as you get the green checkmark at the top, hit Install . Phase 4: The Handshake The server will reboot automatically. Once it’s back up: Keep and Global Catalog (GC) checked (standard practice

Now that the new server is a DC, change its Preferred DNS to 127.0.0.1 (itself) and set the Alternate DNS to your first DC. Pro-Tip: The "Forgotten Step" Keep and Global Catalog (GC) checked (standard practice

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