Hello xvrat50,
I suggest to solve the problem before starting with 2008. So please post
an unedited dcdiag /v, netdiag /v and repadmin /showrepl form both DCs. Then
we can hopefully help you how to handle the problem and start with 2008.
Best regards
Meinolf Weber
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> I am trying to add Server 2008 to existing server2000 domain and then
> dcpromo to do upgrade. Problem is primary DC is limping, the secondary
> DC has been out of commission for some time. Replication between the 2
> has not happened as per events viewer, and therefore Adprep is
> failing.
>
> I am required to seize FSMO roles and then re-attempt Adprep, but this
> is making me fearful in case of failure. Also, viewing roles is
> difficult, since schema snap-in is not there, neither is domain naming
> snap-in.
> Adding snap-ins is not possible, as no working CD drive in DC1.
> What precautions, if any, can I take while attempting to seize roles?
>
> Is there any other way to grab policies, users, et al from server2000
> to Server2008? Do I manually have to "transfer" shared folders?
>
> Thanks!
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