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How to properly remove a 2003 Domain Controller from Active Directory

Asked by lehan in Windows 2003 Server

Tags: domain, controller, 2003, remove

hey all-

I have 2 active directory 2003 domain controllers, DC1 & DC2.
DC1 is running most of the FSMO roles in AD while DC2 has Exchange 2003 installed.
Both are DNS servers obviously.

We are replacing DC2 with new hardware. The new server will not be a domain controller, rather only a member server runing exchange 2003 on the DMZ.

My question is: what is the proper way to decommission/remove DC2 from active directory?
I am pretty its done using DCPROMO, but I would like a step-by-step procedure and any other tips or advice.
I am hoping to mess up my AD by removing DC2.

Once that is accomplished, we should only be left with DC1 running all AD roles.
Later, in a week or 2 we will be getting a new server which we will setup as a 2nd DC for redundancy.

Thanks for any help in advance...

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How to properly remove a 2003 Domain Controller from Active Directory

Asked by lehan in Windows 2003 Server

Tags: domain, controller, 2003, remove

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