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Backup Domain Controller (BDC) - How do I set up?
I've never installed a BDC (Backup Domain Controller) - only a PDC (Primary Domain Controller).
I'm doing both for an organization next week. Can I get some tips/advice on a few matters:
1) Should I complete the PDC and then migrate the data to the BDC?
2) How do I put it in Service?
3) What are some best practices?
4) Is there a good URL for a "HIgh-Level" overview of the installation?
Thanks!
I'm doing both for an organization next week. Can I get some tips/advice on a few matters:
1) Should I complete the PDC and then migrate the data to the BDC?
2) How do I put it in Service?
3) What are some best practices?
4) Is there a good URL for a "HIgh-Level" overview of the installation?
Thanks!
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Sorry to take a tangent on this thread, but they have come back with an unexpected question:
They are considering using Small Business Server with 25 cals. Can you do a second DC in that environment?
I'm going to urge against it - based on what you guys say.
They are considering using Small Business Server with 25 cals. Can you do a second DC in that environment?
I'm going to urge against it - based on what you guys say.
You should read up on SBS - You can have a second DC... a third, a fourth, a fifth..., a thousandth if you want... BUT your SBS server MUST be your FSMO Master.
Why urge against it? SBS is a great solution and very well priced for businesses of the right size, I'd also recommend you read up on it.
I agree - I suggest you do some reading up on SBS - outside of trusts, there's very little it can't do or accommodate. And when you outgrow it, you get the Transition pack and remove any limitations.
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It looks like we will be using Server 2003 Standard since the business plans to have solid growth (out of the range of SBS) and want to make sure things like Exchange, IIS, etc are on separate boxes.
The install will be happening this week if the licenses arrive.
One thing: How do I migrate the Profiles of the 10 Windows XP Users that already exist?
The install will be happening this week if the licenses arrive.
One thing: How do I migrate the Profiles of the 10 Windows XP Users that already exist?
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Mr. KCTS,
here's the detailed instructions from Microsoft for installing the second DC, but I'm wondering if your instructions are more current than Microsoft's?.
here's the detailed instructions from Microsoft for installing the second DC, but I'm wondering if your instructions are more current than Microsoft's?.
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Thanks KCTS, I'll likely go with your method.
One thing: How do I migrate the Profiles of the 10 Windows XP Users that already exist?
One thing: How do I migrate the Profiles of the 10 Windows XP Users that already exist?
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How should I configure the DNS Server for the second DC?
During the wizard I have: options for forward, reverse, or root hints only.
During the wizard I have: options for forward, reverse, or root hints only.
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Another question: Have either of you heard of using a Virtual Machine for the second Domain Controller. A friend of mine says their company does it this way since their uses are not incredibly resource intensive.