Re: Possible to merge 2 domains

Well the exchange server is in the larger domain that wont be renamed.
There are no real users at the other .local domain as it is very small and
only hosts a SQL server and a few websites. The .local is at a providers
site and it was their idea to name it .local instead of taking the time to
create the site under our .net domain. One of the consultants that will be
oferring services to fix this is with the provider. Should we question
their competence if they were supposedly the experts and set it up this way?

Thanks
Corie

"kj [SBS MVP]" <KevinJ.SBS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Cnews wrote:
They are the same. My understanding is we will need to rename the
netbios name of the smaller ourcompany.local domain and then either
set a trust or run active directory migration tool to migrate the
newly renamed domain into ourcompany.net.

That's one option. Ask for others as there can be 'issues' particularly
with Exchange. - I can think of at least two, not counting third party
products or ldif export / imports.

How many objects in each domain and what are your object migration
'requirments'?


Corie
"kj [SBS MVP]" <KevinJ.SBS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Cnews wrote:
Thanks
Unfortunately they are the same 'ourcompany' with .net and .local
suffix
Corie

It's still possible the netbios names are different. You'll want to
verify before commiting.



"kj [SBS MVP]" <KevinJ.SBS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Cnews wrote:
Hi
We have a consultant visiting us on Monday to discuss the
following proposal We have 2 domains ourcompany.net and
ourcompany.local They are connected but different networks
however. Because of routing changes there are currently there
problems because the DCs
sometimes want to compete(same namespace)
We would like to get the 2 domains together so they act as 1
domain/Forest. I would appreciate any advice, reference on this. I am
not an AD expert but dont want
to be lost when talking to the consultant. Im hoping to have a
base of knowledge so I can ask the correct questions.
We will have a few consultants come in so hopefully one of them
can get this done

Most thanks

Corie

If the domains have the exact same netbios name, using ADMT to
'consolidate' becomes a multi-staged affair.

If they are different netbios names then it's pretty straight
forward. Otherwise, ask them about their methodolgy, tools,
experience, references, etc


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