Replacing Initial DC

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From: Stryder (Stryder_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/27/04 

Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 08:51:02 -0700

I want to replace my first DC (which was upgraded from NT4.0 PDC) to a new
DC. I have already transferred my FSMO roles (Schema Master, RID Master, PDC
emulator, Operations Master) to another DC.

My DNS is AD-Integrated so I should not have to do anything with that,
correct?

Is there anything else I have to do before demoting this DC? I thought I
read something about coping info from shares?

Thanks,

Stryder

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