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how to setup the 2nd windows 2003 server

currently i have one windows 2003 server running as web server, domain controller, database server, and exchange server. I purchased a new windows 2003 server and want to move the database to this new server. I want to move the SQL server and ERP system to this new server.

Any idea on how to setup? Any help is appreciated.

Thank you

Elaine

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Elaine_Shi

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on the ADUC located on the first server, should I add the new server name under the computers or somewhere first?

then join to domain?

rsivanandan

Nope, when you do the 4th step mentioned by TheCleaner above, it will get added to the domain.

Cheers,
Rajesh

TheCleaner

I think it's easier to add it to the domain, then drag it out of the default container in ADUC into the "servers" OU or wherever.

But that's just me.

Elaine_Shi

ASKER

is it the same as adding a windows client pc to the network?

rsivanandan

Yes.

Cheers,
Rajesh

Elaine_Shi

ASKER

I have the final question here,

when you add a pc client to the domain, do you usually go to AD and add new computer first, then go back to the client pc: my computer>properties>chang>join domain? or just directly join domain on the client pc?

rsivanandan

You can do it either way. But I do it the way TheCleaner does. I just go to the PC and add it to the domain.

Cheers,
Rajesh

Elaine_Shi

ASKER

Thanks all for your help.

TheCleaner

Very welcome.