Replacing Single DC server environment w/ new server

[Dan]

I will be installing a new server to take the place of an
existing W2K DC. It is the only DC in my clients
environment. We will retire the original DC. I know I
need to move the Global Catalogue to the new server. What
other "gotcha's" do I need to be aware of? Any ideas on
this matter is greatly appreciated.

 

[Jerold Schulman]

I will be installing a new server to take the place of an
existing W2K DC. It is the only DC in my clients
environment. We will retire the original DC. I know I
need to move the Global Catalogue to the new server. What
other "gotcha's" do I need to be aware of? Any ideas on
this matter is greatly appreciated.

You must transfer all the FSMO roles.
See tip 2728 in the 'Tips & Tricks' at http://www.jsiinc.com

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

 

[Gerry Voras]

If you are an an active directory setup (unlikely with just 1 DC), just add
the new DC, replicate, and shut down the original.

If you are in PDC/BDC emulation, add the new DC as a BDC, replicate, shut
down the PDC, and promote the BDC to PDC.