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Thank you for your answer. Can I set up the new AD using the system backup from the production DC? Otherwise, how can I clear all of the test DC's info in the production AD?
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Thank you for your answer. Can I set up the new AD using the system backup from the production DC? Otherwise, how can I clear all of the test DC's info in the production AD?

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Hello Jay<br />
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Always good to be careful, but I don't get where the danger is. Prior to seizing the roles, the DC will be completely isolated from the production environment. Maybe I missed something ?<br />
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In any case, I also agree with your solution. It's completely viable. <br />
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Exchangesmith, the choice is yours :)<br />
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Cheers
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Hello Jay

Always good to be careful, but I don't get where the danger is. Prior to seizing the roles, the DC will be completely isolated from the production environment. Maybe I missed something ?

In any case, I also agree with your solution. It's completely viable.

Exchangesmith, the choice is yours :)

Cheers

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 Hi There,<br />
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I have a Windows Server 2003 running as AD and DNS, and another Windows 2003 running as Exchange server. I want to set up a duplicated environment in another network for test, practice and troubleshooting.<br />
Can someone give me detailed information on how to set up AD/DNS and Exchange on different hardware in a different network, using same Computer names and IP addresses?<br />
<br />
Thanks in advance!
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 Hi There,

I have a Windows Server 2003 running as AD and DNS, and another Windows 2003 running as Exchange server. I want to set up a duplicated environment in another network for test, practice and troubleshooting.
Can someone give me detailed information on how to set up AD/DNS and Exchange on different hardware in a different network, using same Computer names and IP addresses?

Thanks in advance!

How to create a duplicate AD in another network

Windows Server 2003 was based on Windows XP and was released in four editions: Web, Standard, Enterprise and Datacenter. It also had derivative versions for clusters, storage and Microsoft’s Small Business Server. Important upgrades included integrating Internet Information Services (IIS), improvements to Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy (GP), and the migration to Automated System Recovery (ASR).