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Active Directory FSMO Roles Cheat Sheet

 
Here's my handy cheat sheet for AD FSMO roles:

Disclaimer:  These commands have not been tested in all environments or implementations.  They may contain typos or errors.  Updates not guaranteed so some commands may be deprecated.  If you need more detailed instructions, you probably shouldn't be attempting this.  Edit closely and use at your own peril.

To find who currently owns the roles:
Netdom /query fsmo

  • Schema Master
    • regsvr32 schmmgmt.dll
    • Mmc - add/remove - AD Schema
    • Change ADDC *to* destination DC
    • Right click Schema[DCname] - Operations Master - Change
  • Domain Naming Master
    • AD Domains and Trusts
    • Right click - Change ADDC *to* destination DC
    • Right click ADDT [DCname] - Operations Master - Change
  • Infrastructure Master
    • ADUC
    • Right click ADUC [DCname] - All Tasks - Operations Masters
  • Relative ID (RID) Master
    • ADUC
    • Right click ADUC [DCname] - All Tasks - Operations Masters
  • PDC Emulator
    • ADUC
    • Right click ADUC [DCname] - All Tasks - Operations Masters

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