Re: Adding W2003 Server to an existing NT4.0 domain as a BDC ??

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Thanks Kevin..

"Kevin D. Goodknecht Sr. [MVP]" wrote:

> Chris Sackett wrote:
> > I'm in a little bind !! Is there a way for me to add a new server
> > 2003 box as a BDC to an existing NT4.0 domain. My PDC crashed hard
> > last week with no hope for repair. I am trying to eliminate having
> > to reproduce a large amount of user and machine accounts on the
> > server. Plus, I do not want to have to hit each PC to join a new
> > domain. Any thoughts???
>
> Win2k3 cannot be a BDC in an NT4 domain.
> Promote the NT4 BDC to a PDC, reinstall NT4 on the Dead PDC and make it a
> BDC.
> Then upgrade the NT4 PDC to Win2k3, making it a Domain Controller, then
> promote the Win2k3 to a replica DC, then demote the upgraded DC out of the
> domain and remove Win2k3 before you have to activate Windows on it. The NT4
> BDC can remain in the Win2k3 domain as a BDC as long as the domain is in
> mixed mode.
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Kevin D4 Dad Goodknecht Sr. [MVP]
> Hope This Helps
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