Can a 2000 sever be a part of the SBS 2K3 domain, and is there a way to demote an existing server to add it without losing all the user information?
The existing server runs Exchange 2000, but is not in use, and I would like
to enable it as a backup servier in the event the main server fails.
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Re: Demoting DC ... The question you probably should be asking is how to introduce the SBS as ... You can install your SBS using the SBS media and stop at the point that it ... finishes installing just the Windows portion of the server setup.... you can dcpromo (demote) the original server. ... (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
Re: Downgrading PDC w/Ex2k before upgrading to 2003 ... join it in an exising server.... understanding is that you don't need to retain the AD information on SBS... 2k since you want to demote it and join it to another domain. ... Are you concerned about the Exchange data?... (microsoft.public.windows.server.migration)
RE: Remove Legacy Exchange Database ... Before you are ready to demote and remove the source SBS 2003 server from the network, make sure you follow the steps to Remove the Last Legacy ... Exchange Server from an Organization BEFORE you uninstall Exchange 2003 from the SBS 2003 server. ... (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
RE: Demoting Domain Controller ... is the old server an SBS... Also, if you bring the SBS online and demote the other server, ... >>the old DC completely form the network.... (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
Re: Demoting Old SBS 2003 Server ... We can't demote SBS 2003 and then make it a member server, ...SBS 2003 must be at the root of the Active Directory forest.... the SBS server retirement process must occur within 14 days ... (microsoft.public.windows.server.sbs)
