If you have additional domain controllers to remove you could use this script. #Tip – There is a “view script” button that generates a PowerShell script to automate all the steps we just walked through. This will be for the local administrator account on this server. Now put in the new administrator password. In most cases, you will not have DNS delegation and can uncheck this box. If you have DNS delegation you can select “Remove DNS delegation and click next. If you have client computers using this server for DNS you will need to update them to point to a different server since the DNS role will be removed.Ĭheck the box “Proceed with removal and click next On the warnings screen, it will give you a warning this server hosts additional roles. You can also change credentials on this screen if needed. You should only select this if you are removing the last domain controller in the domain. On the next screen make sure you DO NOT select “Force the removal of this domain controller”. In this example, I plan to decommission the server so I will remove these management tools. If you will plan on using the server to manage Active Directory then keep these installed. When you uncheck you will get a popup to remove features that require Active Directory Domain Services. Uncheck “Active Directory Domain Services” on the Server Roles page. In this example, I’m demoting server “srv-2016” On the server selection page, select the server you want to demote and click the next button.
Select Manage ->”Remove Roles and Features”Ĭlick next on the “Before you begin page” This is Microsoft’s recommended method for removing a domain controller. Option 1: Demote a Domain Controller Using Server Manager If you don’t like video tutorials or want more details, then continue reading the instructions below.
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