Re: Need help with w2k3

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From: Dima (Dima_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/09/04


Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 10:05:02 -0700

Do I need to transfer the DNS, or should I create a new one? also whats the
best way of transfering, by using the ntdsutil.exe or by using the MMC?

"Steve Bruce, mct" wrote:

> There are 5 roles. Also transfer the Domain Naming and Schema Master.
>
> There is an easy to find Technet Article on doing this.
>
> That will do it .. the 2003 box will now be the forest/doamin root server
> and you could even demote the 2000 server if you wished.
>
>
>
>
> "Dima" <Dima@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C36D8B28-D2CA-4992-B4C3-979AC0FF743B@microsoft.com...
> >I am not sure if I am asking in the right place but here is my problem. I
> > have client that usesa windows 2000 server. That client just bought a new
> > server with windows 2003 server. I installed the AD on the w2k3 server and
> > have it as part of the domain. Now the client wants me to make it a
> > primary
> > server and leave the w2k as a back up and as a SQL/Oracle server. I guess
> > the
> > question I have is can I do the transfer in steps? I have AD working on
> > the
> > new server, if I just change the FSMO roles by going to Active Directory
> > Users and Computers, Operattions master and transfer RID, PDC and
> > Infrastructure to the w2k3 server will that make the new server a PDC on
> > the
> > domain? Thanks for your help.
> >
> >
> >
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