RE: Migrating from Netware
- From: "Alberto" <Alberto@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 8 May 2005 06:10:02 -0700
Hi Frances,
Thabk you for your answers. I have one more question:
Can I use MSDSS to create the users in a temporary domain and then use the
map file in FMU to migrate the users after I modify the map file to reflect
the correct domain name?
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Thank you,
Alberto
"Frances [MSFT]" wrote:
> Hello Alberto,
>
> Good to hear from you.
>
> According to your message, I understand that you want to migrate from
> Netware to win2k3 domain. Your concern is to migrate home files and
> profiles, and printers from Novell to AD.
>
> Please note that the newsgroup mainly provides assistance to resolve
> break/fix issues. We are happy to provide general information in regard to
> this query.
>
> We also recommend Microsoft Advisory Services, a remotely-delivered,
> consultative support option that adds the element of proactive support,
> providing a comprehensive result beyond your break-fix product maintenance
> needs. More information on this service here:
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>
>
> As for your concern, I have the following suggestions.
>
> Regarding Novell to AD migration, we recommend using MSDSS. MSDSS enables
> interoperability between the Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 AD and Novell
> Directory Service (NDS) and NetWare 3.x Binderies. Administrators can use
> MSDSS to establish synchronization between the Windows and Novell
> directories or to migrate directory objects from NDS or Bindery to Active
> Directory.
>
> To migrate home files and profiles from Novell to AD, you need to use
> MSDSS: one-time migration. After you have performed the one-time migration
> and selected the option to migrate files, a migration log will be created
> that can be used later by FMU. This migration log serves as a mapping file
> that maps user objects in NDS to Active Directory
>
> Since you already have users and machines in AD, MSDSS will handle the
> conflicts regarding the accounts and FMU will translate the NDS, or Bindery
> file system rights and permissions to the equivalent rights and permissions
> in the NTFS file system.
>
> Please refer to the following article for more information.
>
> The Migrating NetWare to Windows Server 2003 Guide -
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/sfnmig.mspx
>
> Microsoft Windows Services for NetWare Component Summary
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/sfncompsum.mspx
>
> As for the printers, a printer "Migration" between NetWare and Windows
> Server 2003, is more of a manual process than a migration. The process
> involves recreating printers in Active Directory to correspond to the old
> NetWare Print Queues.
>
> 1. Printers must be physically checked to ensure that they can be printed
> to using protocols other than IPX (Ideally TCP/IP). While it is possible to
> enable IPX/SPX support on Windows servers, it should be avoided. This may
> involve retiring older printers or loading new firmware onto existing
> printers.
>
> 2. There are significant driver differences between NetWare and Windows
> print queues. It is important to download and install the latest drivers
> from the printer OEM.
>
> 3. The clients must be redirected to the new printers in Active Directory
> either through login scripts or Group Policy Objects in Active Directory.
>
> 4. Printers which were manually set up in workstation profiles must be
> reconfigured to point to the new Windows locations.
>
>
> Please refer to the white paper downloaded from the following link and have
> more information about it. Pay extra attention to the part "Printer
> Migration".
>
> Solution for Migrating File, Print, and Directory Services from Novell
> NetWare to Windows Server 2003
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/migrate/novell/novellmg.mspx
>
>
> Hope this helps. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to get
> in touch!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Frances He
>
>
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