Re: Active Directory Transfer

One more remark - once your upgrade completes successfully, you would likely
want to decommission the original domain controller - if so, take into
consideration instructions at
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755937.aspx

hth
Marcin

"Marcin" <marcin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Looks like there is some confusion regarding the word "upgrade". Note that
I'm referring to upgrading Active Directory domain - NOT a specific domain
controller. Both Windows Server 2003 and 2008 can function as domain
controllers in Windows Server 2000 native mode domains.
In essence, you would need to prepare (via adprep) the existing
domain/forest so it can accommodate another domain controller running
newer OS version and then promote (via dcpromo) a Windows Server 2003/2008
member server to the second domain controller into the same domain.
Reference to the link I provided earlier for details...

hth
Marcin

"Tecknomage" <tecknode@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:38:32 -0400, "Marcin" <marcin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

In general, you have two options - upgrading an existing AD
forest/domain to
Windows 2003 or Windows 2008 level (typically easier and less time
consuming) or performing migration to a new domain/forest (considerably
more
complex - which, considering your lack of experience with AD, I'd advise
against). Btw - note that choosing the upgrade path will result in the
same
domain name (even though you can rename it afterwards)...
In any case, it sounds like you should first get a bit better familiar
with
the entire process - for relevant info, refer to
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc731188.aspx (upgrading to
Windows Server 2008 AD DS domains)
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc781198.aspx (the same for
Windows Server 2003 domains)


Thanks for the upgrade suggestion. Problem is (and the reason for
getting a new server) is our old Win2k Server was setup incorrectly,
long before I took over IT at our division. Much to small space for
C:. We cannot even install utilities such as Symantec AntiVirus or
anything else on C:. I even have to clean out Win Update backups
occasionally so new update can install.

We will have to migrate the Win2k Active Directory or just create the
Win200x Active Directory from scratch.

I noted that the Win2k Active Directory cam be exported to a LOG or
CSV file. I was hoping I could import one of these into a Win200x
Active Directory.

Thanks for the links.



"Tecknomage" <tecknode@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have never setup a server. My knowledge in servers as of now is
hands-on and limited to operation.

At work, my division, is due to get a new server to replace our
ancient Win2k Server.

Question: Is it possible to transfer a Win2k Server Active Directory
into a Windows Server 2003 or 2008 Active Directory? I'm talking
about the contents. And, please, what would the procedure be IF
possible.

If this were possible, it would be much faster than having to rebuild
the Active Directory for our desktop users from scratch.

Or Win2k Server Active Directory is named "AD" and I am planning to
name the Windows 200x Active Directory "MV" (?).

I would expect to have to go through and verify/change various Active
Directory settings after transfer.


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