RE: Migrating to new server (2000 to 2008)

I need to do this same type migration, my question is if I can bring new 2008
server into 2000 domain (only 1 server in domain) and not make it DC for a
period of few weeks. After time period I intend to promote 2008 server and
retire 2000 server.

"5150cd" wrote:

>
> We have a network of about 90 PC's all running on one domain controller
> running Windows 2000 Server. I plan on getting a new server soon with
> Windows 2008 Server. I would like to make the switch as painless as
> possible and haven't been able to find much information online.
>
> Can someone outline the steps I would need to take? I would like to
> keep the domain name (NTSRV5.NET) and the DC name the same unless there
> are problems doing that, and if so, how do you connect the old PC's up
> to the new domain without causing a complete nightmare.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help!
>
>
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Hello reddawn,

2008 servers can run as member server in 2000 domain. Keep in mind that on
2008 the firewall is activated by default.

For upgrading the domain to 2008 see also here:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc731188.aspx

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> I need to do this same type migration, my question is if I can bring
> new 2008 server into 2000 domain (only 1 server in domain) and not
> make it DC for a period of few weeks. After time period I intend to
> promote 2008 server and retire 2000 server.
>
> "5150cd" wrote:
>
>> We have a network of about 90 PC's all running on one domain
>> controller running Windows 2000 Server. I plan on getting a new
>> server soon with Windows 2008 Server. I would like to make the
>> switch as painless as possible and haven't been able to find much
>> information online.
>>
>> Can someone outline the steps I would need to take? I would like to
>> keep the domain name (NTSRV5.NET) and the DC name the same unless
>> there are problems doing that, and if so, how do you connect the old
>> PC's up to the new domain without causing a complete nightmare.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your help!
>>
>> --
>> 5150cd
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>> View this thread:
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Hello reddawn,

Forget to mention, this posting more or less is closed, because the OP gots
all resolved and will not be monitored normally, so for additional questions
better create your own posting.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> I need to do this same type migration, my question is if I can bring
> new 2008 server into 2000 domain (only 1 server in domain) and not
> make it DC for a period of few weeks. After time period I intend to
> promote 2008 server and retire 2000 server.
>
> "5150cd" wrote:
>
>> We have a network of about 90 PC's all running on one domain
>> controller running Windows 2000 Server. I plan on getting a new
>> server soon with Windows 2008 Server. I would like to make the
>> switch as painless as possible and haven't been able to find much
>> information online.
>>
>> Can someone outline the steps I would need to take? I would like to
>> keep the domain name (NTSRV5.NET) and the DC name the same unless
>> there are problems doing that, and if so, how do you connect the old
>> PC's up to the new domain without causing a complete nightmare.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your help!
>>
>> --
>> 5150cd
>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
>> ---
>> 5150cd's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/members/84868.htm
>> View this thread:
>> http://forums.techarena.in/server-migration/1147940.htm
>> http://forums.techarena.in
>>