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Transfering FSMO Roles
I have one Windows 2000 DC(Root) and one Windows 2003 DC(Additional DC). I want to format my Windows 2000 DC because it is creating lot of problems. DNS is installed on both DC's, I want to trasfer all roles from Windows 2000 DC to 2003 DC(make 2003 as Root). I have read lots of answers on experts-exchange, and they all say I need to transfer the FSMO roles off the old DC. Thanks in Advance
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Mr. Chris thanks for ur nice comments, i have another question too... i have installed DNS on windows 2003 DC, after few seconds the zone has transfered automatically. Will the zone be there if i remove the first DNS server that have installed. How can i check the transfered zone is active directory integrated(Read/Write Copy). I have tested the second DNS by nslookup it is working perfectly. Many Thanks in advannce
If you setup the zone as AD Integrated it won't disapear or fail when the first server disapears.
You can find out if the zone is AD Integrated or not by opening up the Properties for the zone (in DNS Manager, Type setting).
Chris
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Hi Chris I didn't create any zone, once i installed DNS service on my second DC the zone has transfered automatically to second DNS. Will it create any problem if i remove first DNS. Many Thanks
It shouldn't cause any problems no. So long as the client PCs (and the servers) on your network refer to the new DNS.
Chris
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Thanks very much Chris.
Pleasure :)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;255504
But what Chris said is perfect. Greets out to you mate!