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Win 2003 Member Server in a Win 2000 Environment??

I am running a Windows 2000 Domain (AD is running in Mixed Mode, due to a older NT 4 server that has recently died.) A new db app is being developed for us which is being built and tested on a WIN2K3 Server.

What I need to know is can I add a Win2K3 member server to a win2K AD (AD will be changed to Native Mode, with in the next two weeks.) Is this a problem? or is it OK as long as the 2003 box is not a DC?

Thanks,
C

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Nirmal Sharma

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Nirmal Sharma

For Security guide :-
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/prodtech/win2003/w2003hg/sgch00.mspx

Nirmal Sharma

Member Server :-
http://www.cmu.edu/computing/andrew-windows/andrew-win-server.html

Thankx
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Clamsy

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So it is possible to upgrade/add member servers running w2003 without issue. Is there anything I need to take into consideration before adding the server?

I am familiar with 2003 as far as installing as a standalone DC in a small test environment, but not in production.

Thanks for the help.
C

jmissild

You can whatever OS you want in the domain. Native and Mixed modes only refer to domain controllers.

Modes Supported by Windows 2000 Domain Controllers
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/186153/EN-US/

Clamsy

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<<You can whatever OS you want in the domain. Native and Mixed modes only refer to domain controllers. >>

Right, I wasn't sure if mixed mode or native mode would make a difference with introducing a 2003 server into the fray.
Thanks,
C

jmissild

Glad I was able to help Clamsy!

Jason

Nirmal Sharma

Yes

Nirmal Sharma

Thankx :-)

Clamsy

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It is a faily easy question, if you know the answer, they are all easy when you know the answer....
the high points were more for the urgency.

And, you're welcome.