Replacing Win2k Server

[Joe Murphy]

I have a single win2k server that is a Domain Controller
with Active Directory. I need to replace this with a new
server. What is the best way to do this?

Thanks

Joe M.

 

[NIC Student]

Hi Joe,

Bring up a second server and run DCPROMO on it to make it a DC.

Give it time to replicate everything, run DCDIAG and NETDIAG on both DC's to
make sure you have healthy DCs.

Grab all five FSMO operations masters from the first DC and give those roles
to the second DC.

DCPromo the first DC so it is no longer a DC.

To install the DCDIAG/Netdiag tools:
HOW TO: Install the Windows 2000 Support Tools to a Windows 2000
Server-Based Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;301423

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