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DNS move from Windows 2000 server to Windows 2003 server
Hi experts!
I have an old Windows 2000 server that is still currently running DNS for my small office network. I would like my new Windows 2003 server machine to run it instead since I want to decommission the old server entirely and remove it from the network. What is the best way to go about doing this? I don't have anything "special" to worry about. I have a single domain network with a couple servers running files and exchange and that's about it. Thanks!!
I have an old Windows 2000 server that is still currently running DNS for my small office network. I would like my new Windows 2003 server machine to run it instead since I want to decommission the old server entirely and remove it from the network. What is the best way to go about doing this? I don't have anything "special" to worry about. I have a single domain network with a couple servers running files and exchange and that's about it. Thanks!!
Giuseppe 'Pino' De Francesco
Is the current DNS AD integrated or a standard primary zone? Or they are more zones?
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I believe standard primary zone, I didn't set it up so how do I tell?
right click on the zone and click properties. it should tell you right there
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AD-integrated
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So there should be no issues with going from 2000 to 2003?
Oh...this domain currently, only has Windows 2000 DC's right now? If this is true, you may consider doing an inplace upgrade to Windows 2003 on the Windows 2000 DC first... then do the steps listed..
more information: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=325379
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No, I have upgraded AD to 2003. I have 2 DC's that are 2003, the 2000 box is also a DC, but I guess I was concerned if there is anything DNS related that I should be aware of when moving the DNS from the 2000 machine to a 2003 machine. The current 2000 machine is the only DNS box.
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Thanks for the help!