Replace 2000 domain controller

[cc929]

Hi,

I have very old 2000 DC and will buy a new server with 2003 server. What is the good way to migrate/upgrade 2000 DC to 2003 DC? In the 2000 DC, I have DNS & DHCP there. I don't need this old server any more. Just need to transfer AD to 2003 DC and let 2003 DC take over the job then will shut down 2000 DC.

Many thanks in advance!

CC929

 

[PaulGillespie]

One way would be to upgrade your w2k server to 2003 then add the new server and transfer roles.

 

[58sniper]

Before installing, read these documents to make sure you're not going to have any problems.

Windows Server 2003 adprep /forestprep Command Causes Mangled Attributes in Windows 2000 Forests That Contain Exchange 2000 Servers

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314649

Common Mistakes When Upgrading a Windows 2000 Domain To a Windows 2003 Domain

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555040

If you're ready, run through these, in this order:

Installing a domain controller

http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/8b6b5d4d-1fe5-47ae-8773-7d47b2c47ac11033.mspx

Enable Aging and Scavenging for Domain Name System

http://technet2.microsoft.com/Windo...7ed1-4473-a20a-15560e2ecf891033.mspx?mfr=true

http://technet2.microsoft.com/Windo...a239-4d79-b822-55334f052e4d1033.mspx?mfr=true

How to view and transfer FSMO roles in Windows Server 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324801

How to create or move a Global Catalog in Windows 2000

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313994

You'll also need to transfer any network services that are running on the current DC, including DHCP and DNS.

How To Install and Configure DNS Server in Windows Server 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/814591

How to move a DHCP database from a computer that is running Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows Server 2003 to a computer that is running Windows Server 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325473

Demote a domain controller

http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/f82e0fb0-552f-4b94-9ece-f550388976571033.mspx

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Additional Domain Controllers

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pr...tory/activedirectory/stepbystep/addomcon.mspx

Pat Richard, MCSE MCSA:Messaging CNA
Microsoft Exchange MVP
Want to know how email works? Read for yourself -

http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc2821.txt

 

[cc929]

Hi All,

Thanks for recommendation!

I still have some questions.
Can I add a new windows 2003 server to the network act as Replication Partner domain controller and all AD database should be transfer to windows 2003 server. Can I paralle use two DCs (w2k & w2k3) at the same time? I only need to transfer DNS & DHCP to the 2003 server.

Is it a good idea?

Please advise!

Thanks again!

Hoi-Ming

 

[pagy]

Yes you can. If you read through the links Pat provided you will find out how to as well.

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