moving only existing dc to another machine

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joe haydn

hi folks,

We have a small w2k domain whose only domain controller needs to be moved
into another machine. Now I've done this when the domains were NT4.

But with the active directory domain, do I need to be concerned and to do
any tasks other than:

1. install w2k domain controller on the new machine
2. let it activate as another domain controller in the existing domain
3. plug out the previous domain controller

Would it be as simple as the above 123? Or do I need to do anything else?

Thanks!
 
Points 1 and 2 look good but after this you have to transfer the FSMO roles
and any networking services to the new DC.
When it comes to removing the old DC don't just unplug it, you have to run
dcpromo on it first to bring it down to a member server before removing it
from the domain.
 
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