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Asked: 2023-05-10T00:23:33+05:30 In:

Can I join a 2022 server domain controller to a Windows 2012 R2 active directory without upgrading the domain level?

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Hello,

 

I have a new Windows 2022 server. If I install active directory on it I can run “Set-ADForestMode –Identity “acme.com” –ForestMode Windows2012R2Forest” – however at that point it requires me to have AD already on it and joined to a domain but the domain level is the same as the version of the OS for the DC which is WIndows 2012 R2.

 

I cannot upgrade the OS of the DC, I cannot set up a new DC, is there anyway to make a new Windows 2022 server a DC at the old level and then join it to the domain?

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    1. What your doing doesnt make sense.

      1. Build new server 2022
      2. Join to domain
      3. Ensure FRS to DFSR migration has been completed.
      4. DCPromo server 2022 to domain controller.

      No idea what youre doing with this
      “Set-ADForestMode –Identity “acme.com” –ForestMode Windows2012R2Forest”

      You set the forest level one time, unless youre upgrading it.

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