Re: DNS Migration



As others have said, it's actually a pretty straight forward process. Set up the new server. Install DNS. DCPROMO the server. Wait for replication. Done.

My concern is what you are attempting to do on a single server. It's considered best practices to have a DC be a DC and nothing else. It's not a good idea to run Exchange on a DC. It's supported, but not recommended. Also, trying to run SQL and Exchange on the same server is a *BAD* idea. They both want all the resources and they really don't get along. Doing it, will almost certainly result in significant performance degradation.

Regards,
Hank Arnold

Adam Simmonds (SimAda00) wrote:
I currently have a server replacement project, The server to be replaced currently runs DNS,active directory,exchange,sql,iis.

It is to be completely replaced by a new machine. We have suggested migration methods for exchange and active directory, sql, iis. But dns is the problem one, i would like to know if its possible to migrate all dns data from the old to the new server, and if so how can this be done.

I will not be doing as yet, as it is required to be documentated for review.
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