How to use ADSIEdit to remove failed Domain Controller

How to use ADSIEdit to remove failed Domain Controller

1.Use the following article to remove settings in Domain Controller

How to remove data in failed DC

Note 1: : You may need to seize the FSMO to alternative Domain Controller

Using Ntdsutil.exe to transfer or seize FSMO roles to a domain controller

Note 2: You may need to configure a new authoritative timerver in the domain.

2. Remove old computer account by using "Active Directory Sites and Services" tool.

3. Remove old DNS and WINS records of the orphaned Domain Controller.

4. Use "ADSIEdit" to remove old computer records from the Active Directory:

a. OU=Domain Controllers,DC=domain,DC=local

b. CN=Default-First-Site-Name,CN=Sites,CN=Configuration,DC=domain,DC=local

c. CN=Domain System Volume (SYSVOL share),CN=File Replication Service,CN=System,DC=domain,DC=local

5. Force Active Directory replication by using "Repadmin.exe" tool:

Using Repadmin.exe to troubleshoot Active Directory replication

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