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How can i add child domain in existing domain

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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

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Hi @Omerahmed-7464

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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Thank you for your reply

i saw your attachment link and it only showing how to configure new server or hyper v to make it child domain but my question is how i can add new domain controller as child in existing server (Microsoft server 2016 operating system) i want to add multiple domain names in one server and active directory users .,

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LimitlessTechnology-2700 answered

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://docs.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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