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Deploy a New Domain Controller in a New Active Directory Site

In this hands-on lab, we will learn how to deploy a new domain controller in a new Active Directory site.

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Level
Clock icon Intermediate
Duration
Clock icon 45m
Last updated
Clock icon Sep 03, 2025

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  1. Challenge

    Log In to the Server and Create a New Active Directory Site

    1. Use Active Directory Sites and Services to create a new site called Tropical.
    2. Configure the subnet for the Tropical site with the appropriate network prefix.

  2. Challenge

    Move the new-VM Server into the New Active Directory Site

    • In Active Directory Services, move the new-VM domain controller into the new Sandy Active Directory site.

      Our domain name is corp.sandynetworking01.com.

    Hint: In order to complete this task, you'll need to correct three issues. One issue is with the services in the Azure portal, and the other two issues are located in a VM.

  3. Challenge

    Confirm a Site Link between the Two Active Directory Sites

    • Use Inter-Site Transports to confirm that a link has been created between the two Active Directory sites.
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