Replace old domain controllers with new servers
We are looking to replace our old domain controllers with new ones. What would be the best way of going about this? The DCs run DNS and DHCP services.
My thought was to setup the new servers on the network, promote to DCs, so we'd have 4 DCs on the network. But then I'm not too sure what to do about swapping the DNS & DHCP services.
Are there any other 'gotchas' I need to consider? We have an Exchange server - is that going to be affected?
cheers
Baronne
My thought was to setup the new servers on the network, promote to DCs, so we'd have 4 DCs on the network. But then I'm not too sure what to do about swapping the DNS & DHCP services.
Are there any other 'gotchas' I need to consider? We have an Exchange server - is that going to be affected?
cheers
Baronne
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Can you give some information as to the Old Server OSs (2000 or 2003 server) and Exchange (5.5?) version and what versions are you upgrading to?
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thanks mdrasted....
bluetab -- Windows Server 2003 - it's the hardware that is being replaced, so effectivley I want to decommission the old ones. We also have Exchange Server 2003. I know we have a few services which I will need to point to the new DC addresses.
bluetab -- Windows Server 2003 - it's the hardware that is being replaced, so effectivley I want to decommission the old ones. We also have Exchange Server 2003. I know we have a few services which I will need to point to the new DC addresses.