Replacing the parent domian controller

[Ripul Handa]

Hi,

I am new to the Windows 2000 Active directory
administration and need some urgent help. I want to
replace my top level parent domain controller (machine)
with a new high end server. The exisitng machine acting
as a parent DC is not robust enough so I want to replace
it with a new powerful server. Any recommendations on how
to start this process. Any pointers or information would
be highly appreciated.

Thanks

Ripul

 

[Danny Sanders]

Install the DC as a second DC in an existing domain.
See:
HOW TO: Promote and Demote Domain Controllers in Windows 2000

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;238369



Transfer all FSMO roles from the old DC to the new DC.

See:

HOW TO: View and Transfer FSMO Roles in the Graphical User Interface

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;255690

Flexible Single Master Operation Transfer and Seizure Process

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223787

FSMO Placement and Optimization on Windows 2000 Domain Controllers

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223346





Move the Global Catalog to the new server.

See:

How to: Create or Move a Global Catalog in Windows 2000

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313994



Install DNS on the new server and make it AD integrated along with the
original DC's DNS service. Allow to replicate.



Run dcpromo on the old DC to remove AD then remove it from the domain.



hth


DDS W 2k MVP MCSE

 

[Guest]

Hi Danny,

Thanks for providing me the information. I really
appreciate that. I am going to work on this and if I have
any questions I will ask you. I hope you its ok with you?

Cheers

Ripul