NETDOM cannot be used to create forest trusts

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The following note has been added to several articles on TechNet. Previously we had some conflicting information regarding the utility Netdom and the creation of forest trusts.

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Netdom cannot be used to create a forest trust between two AD DS forests. To create a cross forest trust between two AD DS forests, you can either use a scripting solution or the Active Directory Domains and Trusts snap-in.

Here is an example article of where the note has been added: Netdom trust