To transfer the PDC emulator role in Active Directory, it’s important to follow this step-by-step guide:

1. Prepare the active directory environment before changing the PDC Emulator role
2. Verify and add the necessary rights and permissions to the new server for the role
3. Raise the Domain Functional Level if it’s needed
4. Transfer the PDC role using the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in window
5. Transfer the other operations master roles to the new domain server
6. Verify all the operations master roles have been successfully transferred
7. Identify and recheck the new server being used as the operations master