Master Roles

[JB]

How do I move the Master Roles to a different server?

 

[Mike Aubert]

Hi JB,

There are a few ways -- have a look at these KB articles:

HOW TO: View and Transfer FSMO Roles in the Graphical User Interface
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=255690

Using Ntdsutil.exe to Seize or Transfer FSMO Roles to a Domain Controller
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=255504

Flexible Single Master Operation Transfer and Seizure Process
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=223787

If the old role holder is still online you should transfer the role(s).
However, if the server is no longer available you will need to seize the
role(s) (and in most cases the old server should never be placed back on the
network unless Windows is reinstalled).

Mike

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[Chriss3]

Hi JB, I hope some of the links below helps.

HOW TO: View and Transfer FSMO Roles in the Graphical User Interface:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;255690

Using Ntdsutil.exe to Seize or Transfer FSMO Roles to a Domain Controller:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;255504

HOW TO: View and Transfer FSMO Roles in Windows Server 2003:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324801

FSMO Placement and Optimization on Windows 2000 Domain Controllers:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223346

Flexible Single Master Operation Transfer and Seizure Process:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223787

Scripting Operations Master Role Transfers:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;321469





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