Seizing FSMO roles using the ntdsutil command-line tool

To transfer FSMO roles using the ntdsutil.exe command-line tool, follow these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt with an account that is a member of the Enterprise Admins group on the domain controller that you intend to seize the FSMO roles from.
2. Run the following command to start the NTDS utility in interactive mode:

ntdsutil.exe

1. Type the following command in interactive mode to enter the FSMO maintenance context:

roles

1. Type the following commands to specify the current domain controller as the server on which to seize the FSMO roles:

connections
connect to server localhost
quit

1. Type the following command to seize the Schema Master FSMO role:

seize schema master

1. Type the following command to seize the Domain Naming Master FSMO role:

seize naming master

1. Type the following command to seize the PDCe FSMO role:

seize PDC

1. Type the following command to seize the RID Master FSMO role:

seize RID master

1. Type the following command to seize the Infrastructure Master FSMO role:

seize infrastructure master

1. Type the following command to exit the FSMO maintenance context:

quit

1. Type the following command in interactive mode to exit the NTDS utility:

quit

1. Close the Command Prompt window.