How to Change DSRM Password in Windows Server 2012 R2?

Changing DSRM Password in Windows Server 2012 R2

Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) is a safe mode boot option for Windows Server operating systems that allows you to perform maintenance or recovery tasks. Changing the DSRM password in Windows Server 2012 R2 is important to ensure the security of your Active Directory environment.

To change the DSRM password in Windows Server 2012 R2, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Windows Server 2012 R2 server with an account that has administrator privileges.
2. Open a Command Prompt with elevated privileges.
3. Run the command: NTDSUTIL
4. Within the NTDSUTIL tool, enter the following commands:
   • activate instance ntds
   • set dsrm password
   • reset password on server null
5. Enter the new password when prompted, then confirm the password change.
6. Exit the NTDSUTIL tool and restart the server for the changes to take effect.

By following these steps, you can successfully change the DSRM password in Windows Server 2012 R2 and enhance the security of your server environment.