Adding a Windows 2000 DC to SBS 2003

Hi guys,

I currently have a network running SBS2003 Premium. I'd like to add a second
domain controller but it would be windows 2000. I believe that this
configuration is possible subject to the following:

1. The SBS DC needs to hold all the FSMO roles (how do I ensure this happens??
?)
2. The SBS domain needs to be in “Windows 2000 Native” functional mode (all
ok!)
3. Join to the sbs domain using http://sbsserver/connectcomputer
4. Use “dcpromo” as you usually would to promote the DC

Is there anything that I may have missed or should pay close attention to?

It is a busy production environment and I’d like to try any avoid any
potential pitfalls. I will do a system state backup before adding the second
DC.

Also, what are the licensing implications???

Thanks for the help!
Daysleeper

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