Can Hyper-V run on a domain controller?

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With Windows Server 2012 and newer Hyper-V hosts and guests, you can take supported backups of domain controllers using snapshots, guest VM export and import and also Hyper-V Replication.

Should Hyper-V be domain joined?

Domain membership is recommended for servers running Hyper-V.

How do I create a virtual domain controller?

Install VirtualBox and add Virtual Machines.
Install Windows Server 2019 on the new Virtual Machine.
Configure the Active Directory Directory Services(AD DS)
Create a Domain and Configure the Domain Controller.

Can all domain controllers be virtual?

Since Windows Server 2012, virtualization for Active Directory is fully supported by Microsoft. VMware fully supports virtualizing Domain Controller (as long as you follow their recommended practices). You could ask yourself if Microsoft still tests Domain Controller functionality and updates on physical hardware.

Do you need two domain controllers?

( If a site contains between 1,000 and 10,000 users in a particular domain, you should place at least two domain controllers for the domain in the site. ( For each 5,000 additional users a site contains for a domain, you should place an additional domain controller for the domain in the site.

How do I join a computer to a domain in Hyper-V?

Enter the authorized domain user account to join the Hyper-V host into the AD domain and hit Enter. Type in the password for the authorized user account. You are required to restart the server to apply any changes to domain or workgroup membership. Click on “Yes” to restart your Hyper-V host.

How many DC’s should I have?

There should be a minimum of two DCs in a domain. If you only have one domain, all your DCs should also be GCs.

Why do we need domain controller?

Domain controllers control all domain access, blocking unauthorized access to domain networks while allowing users access to all authorized directory services. The domain controller mediates all access to the network, so it is important to protect it with additional security mechanisms such as: firewalls.