Nov 16 2020 08:07 AM
When I attempt to create a new forest, there are no options available. does anyone know of a solution to regain the ability to have 2 forests? (All options are grayed out for adding a second forest in 2019)
Nov 16 2020 08:15 AM
Not clear what you're trying to do. Something here might help.
Nov 16 2020 08:21 AM
@Dave Patrick Thanks for the reply and I know this is a confusing theory, I have a client that im setting up their Primary Domain who (as i have just found out) has 2 separate primary domains (No child domains) and they want both domain controllers to be running from the same Server 2019 install (Cost cutting)
Any ideas how I can run 2 parent domains from one server?
Nov 16 2020 08:24 AM
SolutionA single instance of windows domain controller can only be associated with one domain, but you can install hyper-v role only on host, then stand up two virtual machines. One for each domain controller in the separate domains.
Nov 16 2020 08:37 AM
That's definitely the best solution, but the client doesn't want to pay for an additional server 2019 licence.
Nov 16 2020 08:40 AM - edited Nov 16 2020 09:14 AM
Should not have to. Some general info below;
Nov 16 2020 10:06 AM - edited Nov 16 2020 10:09 AM
@Dave Patrick Okay, Sorry for the constant questions, I'm excited to hear that news! just to clarify, I can have the normal installation OS of server 2019 and still run 2 Hyper-V installations on it with the same licence? Definitely saved me if that is the answer and I starting the preparation for the Hyper-V install now.
Also, My licence is the STD 19 X64 1PK DSP
Thank you @Dave Patrick, You've really honestly saved me in this situation.
Nov 16 2020 10:39 AM
Yes, in general.
I wouldn't know what "STD 19 X64 1PK DSP" means but your reseller's trained licensing specialist would have that information.
Nov 16 2020 08:24 AM
SolutionA single instance of windows domain controller can only be associated with one domain, but you can install hyper-v role only on host, then stand up two virtual machines. One for each domain controller in the separate domains.