Re: Workgroup to Domain Transition

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I have experience with AD but I have never moved a network from a workgroup
to a domain. I am just looking for a publication or guide that may give me a
heads up to unexpected events when making the move. I'm not looking for a
specific answer to a technical question.

Thanks

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
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SPD <info(at)smithfieldpd.com> typed:
Can anybody point me to a publication that will assist in
transitioning a workgroup based LAN to a domain using the existing
servers, ie. Win 2000 and 2003. The LAN consists of 3 servers, 35
workstation, 8 printers, and uses Symantec Enterprise VP and Backup
Exec 10D. I want to know what pitfalls I can expect and this is a
24/7 operation, so a lengthy off-hours shutdown won't be easy.

Thanks

I mean no offense, but that's kind of a broad question for a newsgroup
post. We have no way of knowing what your experience and skill levels are,
nor anything very specific about your network, from this post. If you
don't have experience working with AD, etc., it might behoove your company
to bring in some outside help





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