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Move to windows 2000 Naitive mode
hey
i am running a windows 2000 environemnt with a bunch of windows 2003 Member servers
i upgraded from NT domain so i am running in mixed mode, there are no more NT boxes alive what is the best way of switching to naitive mode?
eventually i want to switch to Windows 2003 Naitive mode aswell
also i am running exchange 2000 but have an exchange 2003 in place as well i havent fully migrated exchange yet but i do not have any exchange 5.5's in place
is there a test i can run to see if there will be any issues?
or when i click that checkbox to move to naitive mode will there be any grief??
Thanks
i am running a windows 2000 environemnt with a bunch of windows 2003 Member servers
i upgraded from NT domain so i am running in mixed mode, there are no more NT boxes alive what is the best way of switching to naitive mode?
eventually i want to switch to Windows 2003 Naitive mode aswell
also i am running exchange 2000 but have an exchange 2003 in place as well i havent fully migrated exchange yet but i do not have any exchange 5.5's in place
is there a test i can run to see if there will be any issues?
or when i click that checkbox to move to naitive mode will there be any grief??
Thanks
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>>how will i know if i need these scripts run?
read the Microsoft article that he posted. It lays out ever possible scenario. follow the scenario that applies to your situation.
read the Microsoft article that he posted. It lays out ever possible scenario. follow the scenario that applies to your situation.
I don't recall any issues switching to native mode other than those jfinner2 has pointed out. However, I would suggest posting a new question or doing some research before you introduce 2003 DCs to your network. When you do, that's essentially upgrading the domain to a 2003 AD running in 2000 native mode (or Mixed mode if you haven't gone that far yet) and there are several things you should be aware of before doing that.
The best way is shutdown you old servers and make sure that every thing is working fine in new environment
please don't forget to configure a Good DNS for Active Directory network
check every FSMO role is working fine
Migrate your exchange , move the mail Box then configure the exchange to use the correct Global catalog server ,
make a backup of new Active directory and shut down old Domain controllers check for any error reported , then make it to Naitive mode,
please don't forget to configure a Good DNS for Active Directory network
check every FSMO role is working fine
Migrate your exchange , move the mail Box then configure the exchange to use the correct Global catalog server ,
make a backup of new Active directory and shut down old Domain controllers check for any error reported , then make it to Naitive mode,
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