Member Server Role Cannot Be Changed to Domain Controller

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What Is the Difference Between a Domain Controller and a Server?

• Does not receive a copy of the domain account database, but does have access to it if it is a member of the domain.
• Maintains its own local user account database.
• Does not process domain logons.
• Has the same built-in user groups as a Windows NT Workstation (including Power Users).
• Can be configured as a member of a domain or workgroup.

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Method 1

1. Click Start, and then click Programs.
2. Click Command Prompt.
3. At the command prompt, type net accounts, and then press ENTER.

   c:\>NET ACCOUNTS
   Force user logoff how long after time expires?:       Never
   Minimum password age (days):                          0
   Maximum password age (days):                          42
   Minimum password length:                              0
   Length of password history maintained:                None
   Lockout threshold:                                    Never
   Lockout duration (minutes):                           30
   Lockout observation window (minutes):                 30
   Computer role:                                        PRIMARY
   The command completed successfully.
				

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Method 2

1. Right-click Network Neighborhood.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click the Identification tab.
4. Click Change.

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Method 3

1. Click Start, click Programs, and then click Administrative Tools.
2. Click Server Manager.
3. View the role of the computer in Server Manager.

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