You are promoting a new Windows Server to a Domain Controller. Which prerequisite must be met regarding the server's network configuration before you run the AD DS Configuration Wizard?

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Correct Answer: It must have a static IP address configured.

A Domain Controller must have a statically assigned IP address (or a persistent DHCP reservation). If the IP address changes dynamically, clients and other domain controllers will ...

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You are promoting a new Windows Server to a Domain Controller. Which prerequisite must be met regarding the server's network configuration before you run the AD DS Configuration Wizard?

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Correct Answer

It must have a static IP address configured.

Why This Answer Is Correct

A Domain Controller must have a statically assigned IP address (or a persistent DHCP reservation). If the IP address changes dynamically, clients and other domain controllers will fail to locate the server via DNS, breaking Active Directory replication and authentication.

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