Backing up the User database, active directory, SAM

[Becky M.]

I have a win2k server that is going to be moved to a new
computer, and I don't have a second computer to move
things onto.

My question is, how do I move the user database, SAM,
active directory, global database, etc, so that when the
server is on the new computer I can put all that info back
in, and my users can be up and running without a hiccup?

Thanks!

Becky M.

 

[Jerold Schulman]

I have a win2k server that is going to be moved to a new
computer, and I don't have a second computer to move
things onto.

My question is, how do I move the user database, SAM,
active directory, global database, etc, so that when the
server is on the new computer I can put all that info back
in, and my users can be up and running without a hiccup?

Thanks!

Becky M.

Promote the new server to a DC in the same domain.
Use NTDSUTIL to transfer all the FSMO roles to the new computer.
Demote the old computer.

See tip 2728 in the 'Tips & Tricks' at http://www.jsiinc.com

Jerold Schulman
Windows: General MVP
JSI, Inc.
http://www.jsiinc.com