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Do you need to demote a domain controller if its the last one and you are just going to toss out the server?

Tags: Microsoft, Server 2000/2003
I have bought a new server and setup a brand new domain on this server. Added all the users and have migrated all the users to the new domain controller. The old domain controller is just sitting in the office turned off. I am wondering if there any reason to turn it back on and demote the domain controller. Nobody is even accessing this server so I am confused whether or not I have to do this.

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Question Asked By: nichiaiinc
Solution Provided By: dhoffman_98
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Solution Grade: A
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