Re: KB ARTICLE 278875

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From: Trust No OneŽ (dana.scully_at_usa.net)
Date: 03/16/04 

Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 19:00:54 -0000

Jerold Schulman wrote:
> On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 09:07:22 -0800, "Shailesh"
> <niitmalad@yahoo.co.in> wrote:
>
>> Dear Friends
>>
>> I am adding the domain controller (2003) in 2000 network
>> for same i have to follow the KB 278875.
>>
>> I am not clear with the step 3 and Step 4 please suggest
>> how i can do the same.
>>
>> Step 3 : Make the backup of schema Master
>> Step 4 : Disconnect the Schema master From the network.
>>
>> Your guidence will enable me to solve the problem
>>
>> Best regards
>> Shailesh
>
> 3. Do a system state backup. See tip 2500 in the 'Tips & Tricks' at
> http://www.jsiinc.com
> 4. Disable the LAN connection (or pull the cable).
>
Interestingly enough there seems to be 2 KB articles on the subject of
upgrading a W2K domain to accept 2003 domain controllers.

The particular KB article I used was:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;325379

This article appears much more comprehensive than the one referred too
above, but does not have the "backup the Schema Master and disconnect" step.

I ran this through about 4 months back with no problems. I did try it on our
test forest first though :)

Mind you the backup and disconnection of the Schema master does seem a good
idea - just in case it all goes wrong :) 

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