Re: 2003 Server in NT Domain?

From: Miha Pihler (mihap-news_at_atlantis.si)
Date: 06/20/04 

Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:51:44 +0200

Hi Steve,

I am sure there are quite a few very good books out there, but personally I
prefer using on-line resources from Microsoft site when possible...

Here is a pretty good start for you:
Upgrading Domains from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003 Active
Directory
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/WindowsServ/2003/all/deployguide/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/WindowsServ/2003/all/deployguide/en-us/dssbe_upnt_sawk.asp

It will take you through the process of upgrade almost step-by-step.

If I was looking for a book I would go with this one:
Active DirectoryR for MicrosoftR WindowsR Server 2003 Technical Reference
http://www.microsoft.com/mspress/books/5867.asp

I hope this helps you out,

Mike

"Steve W" <antispamsteveW@=No-Spam=.org> wrote in message
news:%23L1WU0wVEHA.4048@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> 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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