In this tutorial, we walk through the process of safely removing a Domain Controller from a Windows Active Directory domain. We cover critical steps, including transferring FSMO roles, updating DNS settings, checking Active Directory health, and fully demoting the domain controller. Whether you’re managing an on-premises or Azure-hosted Active Directory, this guide ensures a smooth and error-free removal process. 🚀
Links:
A Beginner’s Guide to the AZ-900
https://www.udemy.com/course/beginners-guide-az-900/?referralCode=C74C266B74E837F86969
Zero to Hero with Azure Virtual Desktop
https://www.udemy.com/course/zero-to-hero-with-windows-virtual-desktop/?referralCode=B2FE49E6FCEE7A7EA8D4
Hybrid Identity with Windows AD and Azure AD
https://www.udemy.com/course/hybrid-identity-and-azure-active-directory/?referralCode=7F62C4C6FD05C73ACCC3
Windows 365 Enterprise and Intune Management
https://www.udemy.com/course/windows-365-enterprise-and-intune-management/?referralCode=4A1ED105341D0AA20D2E
Promoting an Azure VM to a Windows AD Domain Controller
Move-ADDirectoryServerOperationMasterRole
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/activedirectory/move-addirectoryserveroperationmasterrole?view=windowsserver2025-ps&WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5004159
Domain Controller Metadata Clean Up
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/deploy/ad-ds-metadata-cleanup?WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5004159
