How can i add child domain in existing domain

Omer ahmed 1 Reputation point
2021-09-22T04:33:34.073+00:00

Dear All

I have one domain controller based on server 2016. The name of domain controller is "CloudMC" now i want to add child domain controller in same domain with name "Cloudoc". The purpose i want is to add users in active directory with different domain name so they can able to use shared folders based on domain controller names.

please guide me accordingly

Thanks

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  1. SUNOJ KUMAR YELURU 13,951 Reputation points MVP
    2021-09-22T04:48:25.347+00:00

    Hi @Omer ahmed

    How to add child and tree domains to an existing Windows Server 2012 forest, using Server Manager or Windows PowerShell.

    The following diagram illustrates the Active Directory Domain Services configuration process when you previously installed the AD DS role and you have started the Active Directory Domain Services Configuration Wizard using Server Manager to create a new domain in an existing forest.

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    How to Add a Child Domain on Windows Server 2016

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  2. Limitless Technology 39,396 Reputation points
    2021-09-22T14:29:49.307+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for your question and reaching out.

    I would like to suggest you to check below Steps guide from Microsoft to add Child domain controller in Existing DC.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/deploy/install-a-new-windows-server-2012-active-directory-child-or-tree-domain--level-200-

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