windows 2000 server

[suresh]

hi

we have nt4 network pdc and bdc but we want to upgrade
in win2000. how to create fresh installation in
win2000 pdc and bdc . pls advise me.


reg


suresh

 

[SaltPeter]

hi

we have nt4 network pdc and bdc but we want to upgrade
in win2000. how to create fresh installation in
win2000 pdc and bdc . pls advise me.


reg


suresh

Two words: Plan and test. First, the procedure involves upgrading your PDC
to a W2K root DC in mixed mode. There is no PDC or BDC in W2K, there are,
however, 5 FSMO roles you need to be aware of. Before executing any upgrade,
you need to research both hardware and software compatibility in order to
produce a smooth transition. I'ld advise running "winnt32 /checkupgradeonly"
on your NT4 PDC with a W2K CD to get a text file that will give you
preliminary indications on what steps you need to take (update bios, disable
or upgrade software, incompatible software, HCL list, etc....).

It's important to understand that NT4 and W2K domain environments are very
different animals. Setting up a W2K forest is destined for failure without
at least having a basic working knowledge of DNS and the implications the
knew architecture provides. Fortunately, there are numerous white papers
available that can give you months worth of knowledge quite quickly.

 

[Daniel Chang [MSFT]]

Here's a good place to start:

216899 Best Practice Methods for Windows 2000 Domain Controller Setup

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=216899

298448 Windows 2000 DNS and Active Directory Information and Technical
Resources

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=298448

298447 A List of Windows 2000 White Papers and Technical Resources

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=298447


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: : > hi
: >
: > we have nt4 network pdc and bdc but we want to upgrade
: > in win2000. how to create fresh installation in
: > win2000 pdc and bdc . pls advise me.
: >
: >
: > reg
: >
: >
: > suresh
:
: Two words: Plan and test. First, the procedure involves upgrading your PDC
: to a W2K root DC in mixed mode. There is no PDC or BDC in W2K, there are,
: however, 5 FSMO roles you need to be aware of. Before executing any
upgrade,
: you need to research both hardware and software compatibility in order to
: produce a smooth transition. I'ld advise running "winnt32
/checkupgradeonly"
: on your NT4 PDC with a W2K CD to get a text file that will give you
: preliminary indications on what steps you need to take (update bios,
disable
: or upgrade software, incompatible software, HCL list, etc....).
:
: It's important to understand that NT4 and W2K domain environments are very
: different animals. Setting up a W2K forest is destined for failure without
: at least having a basic working knowledge of DNS and the implications the
: knew architecture provides. Fortunately, there are numerous white papers
: available that can give you months worth of knowledge quite quickly.
:
:
: