upgrading from 2000 ad to 2003 ad soon - just looking for advice

[scott]

Hi,

Im moving from 2000 AD to 2003 AD soon and i just need some advice before
hitting the big red go button.

So far:
- exchange 2000 has been upgraded to exchange 2003 (still resides on a 2000
member server)
- 2003 member server on domain ready to assume DC role
- 2000 DC system state has been backed up. (only one DC exists at the
moment)

Now do I simply run:
- adprep /forrestprep on existing 2000 DC (troubleshoot any errors)
- adprep /domainprep on 2003 member server (troubleshoot any errors)
- dcpromo on 2003 member server

Anything else i should be worried about ?

Thanks
Scott

note: 2003 member server meets HCL requirments.

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

Also make sure 2000 DC has enough space. Otherwise, you may have a FRS issue. Check this case study for more details, Upgrade 2000 DC to 2003 DC

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
Hi,

Im moving from 2000 AD to 2003 AD soon and i just need some advice before
hitting the big red go button.

So far:
- exchange 2000 has been upgraded to exchange 2003 (still resides on a 2000
member server)
- 2003 member server on domain ready to assume DC role
- 2000 DC system state has been backed up. (only one DC exists at the
moment)

Now do I simply run:
- adprep /forrestprep on existing 2000 DC (troubleshoot any errors)
- adprep /domainprep on 2003 member server (troubleshoot any errors)
- dcpromo on 2003 member server

Anything else i should be worried about ?

Thanks
Scott

note: 2003 member server meets HCL requirments.

 

[scott]

thanks for the reply.

Would it be better moving DNS and WINS services from my 2000 DC over to the 2003 member server before starting the 2003 AD upgrade on it ?

Thanks again.
Scott