How to transfer FSMO roles in Windows Server 2012 R2 (Explained)

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In this video I am going to provide more information on Flexible Single Master Operations (FSMO). Later I am going to show you how you can transfer the FSMO roles between Domain Controllers running Windows Server 2012 R2.

Problems related to FSMO:

1.Users cannot login. Reason: PDC Emulator Master holder.
2.Cannot change passwords. Reason: PDC Emulator Master holder.
3.Account lockout not working. Reason: PDC Emulator Master holder.
4.Cannot raise the functional level for a domain. Reason: PDC Emulator Master holder.
5.Cannot create new users or groups. Reason: RID Pool Master holder.
6.Problems with universal group memberships. Reason: Infrastructure Master holder.
7.Cannot add or remove a domain. Reason: Domain Naming Master holder.
8.Cannot promote or demote a DC. Reason: Domain Naming Master holder.
9.Cannot modify the schema. Reason: Check Schema Master holder.
10.Can't raise the functional level for the forest. Reason: Check Schema Master holder.