RE: new 2003 server

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 09/22/04 

Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 11:06:37 -0700

Thanks so much Bill.
I just have a couple more questions.
replicating DNS- How? or since I will be taking the 2000
dc offline will the 2003 automatically take on the role
as dns server?
Same with DHCP. If I replicate it and then take the 2000
offline will the 2003 automatically take over the role?
(My goal is to make the 2003 the primary dns and dhcp).
Also, how do I replicate the sysvol and make the 2003 the
primary).
I am running AD group policies on the 2000. At some
point I changed the sysvol (share) to my F: drive because
my C: drive was running low on disk space. (so that group
policies would not take up diskspace on the c:) but now I
can't remember where I changed that and how I did it.
Could you give me step by step instructions on moving or
replicating:
DNS
DHCP
SYSvol
In other words, when I configure the 2003 should I use
the wizard at start up or configure these items later.
I just want to make sure everything is setup correctly
before I turn off the 2000 dc.
Thanks again for all your help. It was really easy to
follow.
Sherry

>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Sherry,
>
>Here're the answers.
>
>Q1. In the meantime, what needs to happen when I connect
the new 2003 to
>the network for the first time. In other words, when I
turn it on what do I
>need to configure and in what order?
>
>A1: First of all, you need to run forest prepar and
domain prepare on 2000
>DC. In doing so, the AD Schema will support you to
install additional 2k3
>DC.
>Then, install 2k3 computer and dcpromo it as the
additional DC.
>
>Q2: I'm confused about adprep/forestprep and
adprep/domainprep. Do I need
>to do this first and when would I enable functional
levels? How do I make
>the 2003 the master dc (in other words, how do I set it
to run dhcp and
>dns? or just make it a dc that replicates so that when I
turn off the 2000
>my network is functional.)
>
>A2: The Forest prepare should be run on the schema
master DC. The domain
>prepare should be run on all domain controllers.
>
>If all DCs are 2000 computers, the function level should
be configured to
>"2000 native".
>
>After Windows Server 2003 DC is joined to Windows 2000
Domain, transfer
>FSMO, Global Catalog to the Windows Server 2003.
>
>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
>
>You can simply replicate DNS infomation from the
original 2000 computer.
>
>Then, you can use the partition magic to enlarge
partition C and upgrade to
>Windows Server 2003.
>
>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
>
>Note: Always backup DCs before performing any critical
operations!!!
>
>HTH.
>
>Any update, please feel free to post back.
>
>Have a nice day!
>
>Bill Peng
>MCSE 2000, MCDBA
>Microsoft Online Partner Support
>
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