RE: Win2k3 installation on Win2k domain steps ?

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From: Rebecca Chen [MSFT] (v-rebc_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/22/04 

Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 05:17:17 GMT

Hi Roy,

Answer1. As you may know that the key point to adding a Windows Server 2003
DC to Windows 2000 domain, you should run Adprep /foresetprep and
/domainprep.

Answer2: I suggest you refer to following article about upgrading:
325379 How to upgrade Windows 2000 domain controllers to Windows Server
2003 <http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;325379>

After Windows Server 2003 DC is joined to Windows 2000 Domain, transfer
FSMO, Global Catalog to the Windows Server 2003.

Answer3: For detailed steps, please refer to:

HOW TO: View and Transfer FSMO Roles in Windows Server 2003
<http://support.microsoft.com/?id=324801>
HOW TO: View and Transfer FSMO Roles in the Graphical User Interface
<http://support.microsoft.com/?id=255690>
HOW TO: Create or Move a Global Catalog in Windows Server 2003
<http://support.microsoft.com/?id=816105>

Third-party information:

What do I need to do to prepare my Windows 2000 forest for the installation
of the first Windows Server 2003 DC?
http://www.petri.co.il/windows_2003_adprep.htm

Further questions, let us get in touch!

Best regards,

Rebecca Chen

MCSE2000 MCDBA CCNA

Microsoft Online Partner Support
Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security

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