Ok so my boss has an extra server that he did configure for one purpose but wants me to go in and reconfigure it to be an appserver and also a alternate DC and it runs Windows Server 2012 R2. How would i go about this to ensure i do it correctly and that i won't incur future problems due to a bad configuration
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Reconfiguring a Windows Server 2012 R2
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You'll need to launch up the remove server roles and features and then use the add server roles and features.
You'll find them in the Server Manager console.
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@Gerard-Taylor
Just to add to Ronnie's response, you may want to check with your boss if he/she wants to keep the existing role that the server is currently running. It is much better to remove any existing Roles or Features that are not being used before adding new roles or feature.
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To add further, why not just wipe the system and do a clean install?
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Great idea! I agree this would probably be the best way to insure you get a clean install of the OS and start fresh!
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Excellent suggestion as well! If this server is being repurposed then we do need to consider backup of the data and removing the current roles and then installing the new needed role!
