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I have recently received a newly registered domain name and would love to change my current working domain controller to the new one in a windows 2000 server environment. 
 
Cumputer name RPDSERV21 
 
Current Domain Name: FID.fsl.org.jm 
 
New Domain Name: FID.gov.jm 
 
This server is currently used to authenticate users and provide file service. 
 
I would like to resolve this situation with minimum dislocation to the users (numbering about 100). 
 
I have installed a second similar server in the current domain which is seen as a backup, and is actually reflecting the active directory. 
 
I have a 180 day trial of Windows 2003 server, and am presently preparing to purchase a full copy. This may take some time. 
 
I would appreciate some guidance in solving this situation. 
 
Thanks in Advance. 
 
ordinort 

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I have recently received a newly registered domain name and would love to change my current working domain controller to the new one in a windows 2000 server environment.

Cumputer name RPDSERV21

Current Domain Name: FID.fsl.org.jm

New Domain Name: FID.gov.jm

This server is currently used to authenticate users and provide file service. 

I would like to resolve this situation with minimum dislocation to the users (numbering about 100).

I have installed a second similar server in the current domain which is seen as a backup, and is actually reflecting the active directory. 

I have a 180 day trial of Windows 2003 server, and am presently preparing to purchase a full copy. This may take some time.

I would appreciate some guidance in solving this situation.

Thanks in Advance.

ordinort


Renaming an Active Directory Domain Controllerin a working environment

Windows 2000 is an operating system for use on both client and server computers. It is the successor to Windows NT 4.0, and is the last version of Microsoft Windows to display the "Windows NT" designation. Four editions of Windows 2000 were released (Professional, Server, Advanced Server, and Datacenter Server) that shared a core set of features, including many system utilities such as the Microsoft Management Console. All versions of the operating system support NTFS 3.0, Encrypting File System, as well as basic and dynamic disk storage. The Windows 2000 Server family includes support for Active Directory services, Distributed File System and fault-redundant storage volumes.