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What steps do I need to take to add a w2k3 server to the domain reusing an existing server name?

We have a linux server that we are demoting named "fileserver". i want to copy all files to another server (w2k3) and rename that server "fileserver" then join it to the domain. do i just need to delete the previous "fileserver" computer account in AD, then join the new server named "fileserver"? cant i also, just right click the computer account a click "reset" then join it to the domain? any help would be appreciated.

we have so many custom apps/scripts that point to "fileserver" which is why i'm naming it wi the same name.

jason

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I don't think the Linux server was a DC... :)

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the linux server is not a dc, so all i have to do is remove it from AD right?

thanks for the help guys...

You said you were demoting it?

Perform the cleanup, and allow it to replicate then promote the new server...

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sorry, bad choice of words...the word i was looking for was "decommission"

yes, you can reomove it from AD if it is just a "server".

Once you have done the work... let us know how it went... :)

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thanks guys... i'll try this when our new server comes in.