Re: upgrade from win2k to win2003 AD

From: chrisc16 (chrisc16_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/05/05 

Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 09:55:03 -0800

Thanks Paul...for that article. One last question...do I need to do this
during off hours or can it be done during office hours without having any
bearing on the network?
thanks, chris

"ptwilliams" wrote:

> You can start here:
> -- http://www.msresource.net/content/view/24/47/
>
>
> In addition, because you wish to move up to 2003, you'll have to 'prep' the
> domain and forest using adprep.
>
> Basically, you prep the forest and domain, install and promote the new 2003
> server, configure AD-I DNS, allow for replication and demote the original
> box. Most will recommend you manually transfer the OM roles first. All of
> this is covered in the above article. Just search for adprep using google
> or msn or something for the additional step.
>
> --
>
> Paul Williams
>
> http://www.msresource.net/
> http://forums.msresource.net/
>
> "chrisc16" <chrisc16@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F276458C-50DF-419B-9890-F7BE10951A31@microsoft.com...
> hi,
> I currently have a Windows 2000 AD domain. The DC, however, is an old
> Pentium II box. I want to first, get rid of the box, then at the same time
> upgrade my AD onto Windows 2003 Server. I need to do this without losing all
> my AD data. Can someone recommend the procedures to me...
> Thank you.
> -chrisc
>
>
>

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