RE: Quick question! (should be easy to answer)

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Hi,

The steps should be:

1.Back up all domain data.

2. If you have an existing DNS infrastructure, delegate the DNS zone for
the new Windows Server 2003 domain.

3.Configure protection against domain controller overload.

4.Upgrade the operating system of the Windows NT 4.0 PDC.

5.Install Active Directory.

6.Configure the site topology.

7.Configure the Windows Time Service.

8.Enable aging and scavenging for DNS.

9.Verify DNS server recursive name resolution.

10. Perform post-upgrade tests.


I think following aritcles can help.

<http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/b170bdc5-ba55-4184-8
a8f-acb7705ff04a1033.mspx>

<http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/b170bdc5-ba55-4184-8
a8f-acb7705ff04a1033.mspx>

Have a good day.
Best regards,

Vincent Xu
Microsoft Online Partner Support

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Subject: Quick question! (should be easy to answer)
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So im upgrading the NT PDC to 2003. Now im sitting in the stage BEFORE
installing active directory and AFTER the Windows 2003 install.

Should the NT4 BDCs still see the upgraded machine as a PDC? Cause in
the server manager everything is now a BDC.

Also.. when i try to navigate to \\randomcomputername it brings up a
username/password box. Is this normal?

I just want to know if i should proceed to upgrade to 2003.. or if
something has gone nuts with installation.


Thanks a million
A quick response would be MUCH appreciated!



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