RE: SBS 2000 with 2003 Domain Controller

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From: Mike Lieser [MSFT] (mlieser_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/09/04


Date: Thu, 09 Sep 2004 13:47:37 GMT

Hello Paul,

Yes it can, with a caveat for Exchange 2000. You will need to follow the
steps in the articles below to prevent problems.

Cannot Promote a Windows Server 2003 Domain Controller into a Windows 2000
Forest (278875)
http://support.microsoft.com?id=278875

Windows Server 2003 adprep /forestprep command causes mangled attributes in
Windows 2000 forests that contain Exchange 2000 servers (314649)
http://support.microsoft.com?id=314649

As always, make a complete backup, including System State, prior to making
any changes.
Regards,
 
Mike Lieser
MCSA, MCSE, CNA
Microsoft Small Business Server Support

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