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Yes you can if the domain and forest functional level is Windows 2008 R2 or higher and replication system for sysvol folder is DFS-R.
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Can I promote a domain controller Windows 2022 in a existing domain with only domain controllers Windows 2012 R2.
Windows for business Windows Client for IT Pros Directory services Active Directory
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