Remove AD from AD/Exchange Server ??

[pogi05]

We have had, as long as I've worked here, a Win2K3 server w/ Exchange 2003 installed on it.

I've been working to get away from this configuration, and now have a new DC placed in the same domain. After transferring master roles, can I uninstall AD from the original server w/ Exchange staying intact??

Thanks,

Chris

 

[pogi05]

Never mind ALL

Sorry, there was a few posts below that have already answered the question.

Thanks!

 

[58sniper]

Dunno which ones you're read, so.


NEVER NEVER NEVER promote or demote a server that has Exchange running on it. Swing Exchange off of it, demote, then swing back.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[pogi05]

Thanks

Chris

 

[Zelandakh]

Nah, you CAN do it. It just means Exchange will stop working.

If you're only doing role transfer, just move the FSMOs to a new box.

 

[58sniper]

It just means Exchange will stop working.

Oh sure - take all the fun out of it.

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP

 

[xmsre]

It's not supported for a good reason. Add anther exchange server, move all the mailboxes, decommission the origional exchange, the dcpromo down. It's painful; that's why you shouldn't do it in the first place.