Using old machine to upgrade from NT to 2k then move FSMOs all toother 2k servers

[flyersix]

I have to upgrade the network at my school. I have been having
problems with tests of CDs to upgrade with my HP Poliant servers.

I am wondering if i can use one of my workstations (at least 1.8GHz
CPUs) to install NT on as a BDC then upgrade to PDC...then upgrade to
2k. I know this isn't great since the machine is older. Could I do
this just to upgrade the database to A.D. then run DCPROMO on my 2k
member servers and then transfer all the FSMO roles off the old
workstation.

Thanks for any advise.

 

[Meinolf Weber]

Hello flyersix,

You can do it that way, but i would really think about more powerful hardware
before. Also check before, that you find all drivers for the machine for
NT4 and also W2K.

You also have to make one of the additonal DC's Global catalog server and
DNS server (Active directory integrated zone, easier for replication) BEFORE
removing the upgrade machine. For Active directory and DNS give time to replicate.

After that run dcdiag /v netdiag /v and replmon to check for errors.

Do not forget to reconfigure the clients to point to the new DNS server.

Disconnect the old machine and see if all clients can still logon to the
domain and access the ressources. If everything is ok then run dcpromo on
the old machine and demote it, do NOT just delete it from AD, this will end
in a lot of errors in the event viewer.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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[flyersix]

Hello flyersix,

You can do it that way, but i would really think about more powerful hardware
before. Also check before, that you find all drivers for the machine for
NT4 and also W2K.

You also have to make one of the additonal DC's Global catalog server and
DNS server (Active directory integrated zone, easier for replication) BEFORE
removing the upgrade machine. For Active directory and DNS give time to replicate.

After that run dcdiag /v netdiag /v and replmon to check for errors.

Do not forget to reconfigure the clients to point to the new DNS server.

Disconnect the old machine and see if all clients can still logon to the
domain and access the ressources. If everything is ok then run dcpromo on
the old machine and demote it, do NOT just delete it from AD, this will end
in a lot of errors in the event viewer.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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Thanks for your response. I appreciate it...and will follow your
advise.