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Troubleshoot Flexible Single Master Operations (FSMO) Roles

In this hands-on lab, you will learn how to identify Flexible Single Master Operations (FSMO) roles using PowerShell, how to move operations roles between domain controllers, and how to seize an operations role.

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Path Info

Level

Intermediate

Duration

45m

Published

Jan 17, 2022

Challenge

Locate the Flexible Single Master Operations Roles
1. Determine the domain of the main-vm using SConfig.
2. Locate the FSMO roles using netdom.
3. Locate the FSMO roles using PowerShell.
4. Identify the domain-level operations master using PowerShell.
Challenge

Locate the FSMO Roles Using Graphic Administrative Tools
Next, we will identify the FSMO roles using Graphic Administrative Tools. In addition to validating this skill, we will prepare the environment for the third objective, where we will begin moving FMSO roles from main-vm to new-vm:
1. Identify the domain naming master.
2. Identify the schema master.
3. View the domain-level operations masters.
Challenge

Move the Infrastructure Master
1. Move the infrastructure master (located on main-vm) to new-vm.
2. Move the PDC emulator to the new-vm domain controller using PowerShell.
Challenge

Seize FSMO Roles
Finally, we will seize some FSMO roles by going to new-vm. Once there, we should:
1. Identify which operations roles are currently running on main-vm.
2. Seize the schema master, domain naming master, and RID master from main-vm.
3. Confirm the successful move of the seized roles.

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