Task 19: Move Active Directory Roles

In this task, Windows EBS moves two operations master roles (also called FSMO roles) to the Management Server: the Domain Naming Master role and the PDC Emulator role. This task takes less than 15 minutes to complete. You must transfer the roles within 30 days to maintain compliance with the licensing terms.

To move Active Directory roles to the Management Server, complete the following steps:

  1. In the Guided Configuration And Migration Tasks checklist, select the Move Active Directory Roles task in the left pane, and then click the Move Active Directory Roles button in the right pane. The role-transfer process begins.

  2. A confirmation dialog box appears when the roles are moved to the Management Server. Click Close. ...

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