How to Configure Read-Only Domain Controller Windows Server 2016 Using PowerShell

We have configured a Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC) Windows Server 2016 using server manager in another tutorial already. In this post, we will again configure RODC Windows Server 2016 but using PowerShell this time. Prerequisites I assume you have at least one writeable DC in your environment. Following are some other prerequisites you need to meet. ... Read more

How to Prepopulate Passwords Cache on Read-Only Domain Controller Windows Server 2016

When a Password Replication Policy is enabled and a user or computer account is in the allowed RODC password replication group, a password is replicated and cached on Read-Only Domain Controller when a branch user login for the first time. The RODC authenticates the branch users and computers for subsequent logins without forwarding requests to the main ... Read more

How to Add a New Domain in an Existing Forest in Windows Server 2016 Using PowerShell

In previous article, we added a new domain in an existing forest using server manager. In this guide, I'll focus on adding a new domain using PowerShell. Prerequisites Static IP is configured Administrator account has strong password Firewall is turned off DNS server settings in TCP/IPv4 are correct and they are pointing to a domain ... Read more

How to Configure DHCP Failover in Windows Server 2016 using PowerShell

You can create a DHCP failover with two servers in hot standby mode by using a single Add-DhcpServerv4Failover PowerShell cmdlet. This tutorial assumes you have an active scope on primary DHCP server and a DHCP running on standby or partner server. Configure DHCP Failover in Windows Server 2016 using PowerShell Step 1. Open PowerShell on primary ... Read more