RE: Running adprep

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To further clarify I don't have any Exchange servers in the domain. The two
Win2k domain controllers will still be there temporaly until all changes are
replicated on the W2k3 domain controllers. After that the old W2k servers
will be removed from the domain. With the W2k3 servers now controlling the
domain. One of the domain controllers is currently a stand alone W2k3 server
running backup software only and is the wins server. The other server will
be new hardware and a install as a DC.

My plan is to run the adprep commands and ensure all both current dc see the
changes. Then I will use dcpromo to promote the standalone W2k3 to a dc
after running this way for a couple of days and making sure W2k3 dc is
getting changes I will use dcpromo to make the 2nd W2k dc into a standalone
server and remove it from the domain. Then I will install the new W2k3
server as a dc and ensure all changes are being replicated to all dc in the
domain. After that I will use dcpromo to demote the master dc and take it
out of the domain.

If anybody sees any issues with this process please let me know.

"Frances [MSFT]" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Good to hear from you.
>
> According to the message, I understand that you have some concerns running
> adprep commands.
>
> I would recommend that we perform the upgrade process during a non-business
> time such as the weekend. As a kind reminder, please backup the whole
> system before you take any action.
>
> In addition, please also refer to Richard's comments.
>
> The following articles are for your reference.
>
> Adprep
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/library/Serve
> rHelp/bc5ebbdb-a8d7-4761-b38a-e207baa73419.mspx
>
> 325379 How to upgrade Windows 2000 domain controllers to Windows Server
> 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;325379
>
>
> Hope this helps. If you have further concerns, please get in touch!
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Frances He
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