Getting ready

The domain controller cloning feature requires the following:

• A hypervisor platform offering the VM-GenerationID functionality
• At least one domain controller running Windows Server 2012 or a newer version of Windows Server, promoted to a domain controller, holding the PDCe FSMO role

The domain controller you intend to clone needs to adhere to the following requirements:

• Running Windows Server 2012 or a newer version of Windows Server
• Running on top of the VM-GenerationID-capable hypervisor platform
• Running the latest stable integration components or VMware tools
• Promoted as a domain controller
• Not holding the PDCe FSMO role
• Not holding the RID FSMO role