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Experts need input... I have backup 2000 dc box (192.168.20.x)not a GC across an IPSec tunnel that crashed. My main DC (GC and all schema roles 192.168.21.x) is 2003. Please confirm the following process of what needs to be done and importantly number three and four below:
1. I need to remove the old DC from the metadata by cleaning things up any best practices/steps/links would be appreciated.
2. config new hw/2003 os, join to DC, and start replication. Any links/best practices for this would be appreciated, too.
3. When in the scheme of thins can I make the old crashed dc box name and ip reuseable for 'whateve' purpose on the network. I need them for use on a completely non-dc box that I need to setup for some apps that are tied to that name and ip.
4. Since my two remote sites are on different networks, how can I set this and add the replicating server (192.168.21.x) to the nw and commense replication while the box is at the main site. I do not think I can. I think I will have to replicate across the network? Do i also have to join the machine from across the network?
Thanks!
1. I need to remove the old DC from the metadata by cleaning things up any best practices/steps/links would be appreciated.
2. config new hw/2003 os, join to DC, and start replication. Any links/best practices for this would be appreciated, too.
3. When in the scheme of thins can I make the old crashed dc box name and ip reuseable for 'whateve' purpose on the network. I need them for use on a completely non-dc box that I need to setup for some apps that are tied to that name and ip.
4. Since my two remote sites are on different networks, how can I set this and add the replicating server (192.168.21.x) to the nw and commense replication while the box is at the main site. I do not think I can. I think I will have to replicate across the network? Do i also have to join the machine from across the network?
Thanks!
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Not sure what you mean 'exactly' Paka for "definied sites", but in my sites and services SITES folder I have a folder that represents each of my sties and the servers in those sites. I also have a transports folder that has each of my links defined (IP and SMTP).
Nicoolaro, thanks for the links and info, while I would appreciate some additional expantion on the number two topic, just to be certain about my steps and the actual process to get replication to start.
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Nicoolaro, thanks for the links and info, while I would appreciate some additional expantion on the number two topic, just to be certain about my steps and the actual process to get replication to start.
Thanks!
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one more question... what if change of plans and want to use the identical name and IP. is there a work around for that or is that not advised? basically do i still have to go through the entire clean-up and rejoin and replicate procedure ?
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yes that is what i meant.
so i guess i have to cleanup the metadata
load new server while here at loc b (192.168.16.x)and join to domain
* here is where I build replication links under ?
ship to out of state domain c (192.168.15.x) and commence replication over slow link
so i guess i have to cleanup the metadata
load new server while here at loc b (192.168.16.x)and join to domain
* here is where I build replication links under ?
ship to out of state domain c (192.168.15.x) and commence replication over slow link
http://www.petri.co.il/delete_failed_dcs_from_ad.htm
and check this
http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/012793ee-5e8c-4a5c-9f66-4a486a7114fd1033.mspx?mfr=true
2. I will jump over this step cos its reall easy and straightforward
3. You can use old Name and IP (i did this 2 months ago also) as long as you NEVER bring old crashed PC online,and as long as you have succesfully done Metadata cleanup and run ADSIEDIT (from support tolls)to delete (Crashed DC account) if there is any !
4.Hopefully someone will answer you on this!