Re: 2003 Server in NT Domain?

From: Steve W (antispamsteveW_at_=No-Spam=.org)
Date: 06/20/04 

Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2004 22:25:22 +0100

Thank you, Mike.

That is useful. Can you recommend a book or other resource so I could learn
more about What we've just been discussing?

Regards
SteveW

"Miha Pihler" <mihap-news@atlantis.si> wrote in message
news:ujWQdrtVEHA.716@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Hi Steve,
>
>
>
> for DC I would always recommend a separate server (actually two). My
reasons
> are:
>
>
>
> * security (why would I allow users to run applications on my DC)
>
> * performance (if applications that runs on DC cause a lot processor
stress,
> users could get slow logon and authentication responses)
>
> * restore time (depending on applications that you run on your server it
> could prolong disaster recover time)
>
> * ...
>
>
>
> Services that I usually allow to run on DC are DHCP service, DNS service
> (obvious) and print service (print server)
>
>
>
> I hope this helps you out,
>
>
>
> Mike
>
>
> "Steve W" <antispamsteveW@=No-Spam=.org> wrote in message
> news:uk6FbksVEHA.808@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > Hi,
> >
> > When its installed, no, it won't be a domain controller. However, later
> > on,
> > when I retire the PDC and BDC, I don't know what path to take.
> > I don't know if I should then make the new server a DC, or one of the
> > W2000
> > servers. What would you advise?
> >
> > Regards
> > Steve
> >
> > "Miha Pihler" <mihap-news@atlantis.si> wrote in message
> > news:%232cHaYqVEHA.3336@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> >> Hi Steve,
> >>
> >> With information that you gave us, it's really hard to say anything
> > useful.
> >> If your new Windows 2003 server won't be a domain controller (DC) then
> >> you
> >> shouldn't have any problems later on when you upgrade your domain...
> >>
> >> Mike
> >>
> >> "Steve W" <antispamsteveW@=No-Spam=.org> wrote in message
> >> news:eestyMpVEHA.3664@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >> > Hi,
> >> >
> >> > I have an NT Domain (One PDC, one BDC) with 5 W2000
application/member
> >> > servers. I need to buy a new application server. I'd like to install
> > 2003
> >> > Server so I won't have to upgrade it when the Domain is finally
> > upgraded.
> >> > Is this a viable proposition? What should I do so I don't have to
make
> > any
> >> > mods when the domain is upgraded?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks,
> >> > SteveW
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

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