NT 4 to AD

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From: Thomas (Thomas_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/05/05 

Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2005 14:09:01 -0800

My current model is NT 4 domain with Exchange 5.5 running on PDC. We have
about 150 users on our network all with 2000 or XP. I have purchased 2 new
servers for the AD structure.

I read the suggestion by Jason of adding the new DC (call it 03) as a NT 4
box and promote it to PDC, then upgrade it to AD. However, the next step is
to turn off the old PDC, which still contains my exchange server. I have
plans to upgrade Exchange to 2003, however I want to do it later.

What is the best way to move to AD when there is an exchange server that
still needs to be active?

Thanks for the help.

Relevant Pages

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  • Re: Exchange on NT4 BDC w/ AD Migration
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  • Re: Service Start Problem
    ... How to obtain the latest service packs for Exchange Server 2003 ... This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, ... |SBS server that is the PDC and also is the exchange server. ...
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  • Migrating from Win 2000 AD and Ex 2000 to Ex 2003 and Win 2003 AD
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  • RE: NT 4 to AD
    ... This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, ... | Windows 2k3 Domain because Exchange 5.5 has its own directory and it ... |> After promoting the new server from NT BDC to PDC (the original PDC ...
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