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Windows 2003 Domain Controller Promotion

I have two different domains requiring a new DC. The first domain contains:
1 - 2003 Server, AD, DNS, IIS, Exchange
I will be moving this DC to a VM and would like to know the steps. I have read about FSMO and other items such as GC. But how can I ensure these are transfered? What do they do? What other 'hidden' items are there that I need to ensure have been moved?

The second domain contains a 2000 (AD, DNS, Exchange) server which will be replaced also by a 2003 server VM. I understand I will need to run adprep to prepare it for server 2003. What else should I consider?

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I didn't plan on the converter. I have already created the VM's for promotion. How do I xfer the roles?

jkjackson

See my accepted solution here

https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/22817457/Move-Windows-Server-to-a-new-box.html

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On the Windows 2000 server, I need to run adprep (/forestprep and /domainprep I believe http://www.petri.co.il/windows_2003_adprep.htm) before the 2003 server can become a DC. This is a production server, will running the adprep effect the users?

LauraEHunterMVP

It triggers full AD replication, which depending on the size of your environment may need to be scheduled for off-hours maintenance.

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5 users. Small. So there should be no *problems* running it during hours. Any thoughts on problems that *may* arise?