replacing/upgrading an AD server

[MikeT]

I've got a server running AD, Exchange, and DNS. Its old and slow so I'm going to buy a new one. I'm not worried about DNS and Exchange, but I'm not sure how go about upgrading AD so I retain all user info.

Can anyone point me to some docs or sites that would help with this? I've been searching for a while but can't turn up anything useful.

thanks

 

[NetIntruder]

If you have new hardware to install, it is fairly easy to move Active Directory.

Put the new server online and promote it to a Domain Controller.
Follow this article to transfer the FSMO roles over to the new server:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=223787

If you have no issues installing DNS and Exchange, you should be all set. When you are done migrating these services, demote the old server.

~Intruder~

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