Removing old DCs

[mar]

I promoted two new W2K Servers into domain controllers.
Can I now just remove the old DCs from the network?

 

[Jimmy Andersson [MVP]]

Yes, if you have transferred all FSMO roles and any other services you might
need and have on the old ones. Use dcpromo to demote them to member servers
before removing them from AD.

Regards,
/Jimmy

 

[mar]

Yes, if you have transferred all FSMO roles and any other services you might
need and have on the old ones. Use dcpromo to demote them to member servers
before removing them from AD.

Thanks Jimmy.

Should I backup AD before I undertake that risky operation (demotion)?
If yes, what's the best way to do it?

 

[Jimmy Andersson [MVP]]

Well, it's always good to have backup. But I don't think that demotion is
risky.

Here are some info about backup:

Windows NT4.0 and Windows 2000 Disaster Recovery and Backup and Restore
Procedures:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q287061

How to Back Up and Restore the System State in Windows 2000:
http://support.microsoft.com/directory/article.asp?ID=KB;EN-US;Q240363

Q223787 - Flexible Single Master Operation Transfer and Seizure Process:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q223787

Backup of the Active Directory Has 60-Day Useful Life:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q216993

Regards,
/Jimmy
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Jimmy Andersson, Q Advice AB
Microsoft MVP - Active Directory
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