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How to Migrate from Server 2003 to Server 2008 Box.

I have a 2008 server, running Exchange 2007. My DC is server 2003, I want to move the DC to that new server as well. I want to use the old server for a different project, and also learn more about 2008 Active Directory.

Does anyone have any links to help me out with this, i'm trying to search google. I don't really find much on it, the only help that comes up is this same explaination but in different links. http://www.biztechmagazine.com/article.asp?item_id=324

Do I dcpromo it, move the fsmo roles, and global Catalog as I would 2003. I know i have to run adprep, and etc. I've done that already for the exchange server. Also Do I have to focus on anything for the Exchange server part of it, I know best practice is not to have DC on server 2008. I'm on a budget right now.

Thank you in advance I appreciate any help!

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I just want to specifically make the Exchange part of the procedure more clear. It IS a supported configuration to have Exchange on a DC - particularly in smaller environments with just 1 or 2 servers, it may not be feasible to have any other configuration. Before doing any of the transfer I've described above of Active Directory, you MUST uninstall Exchange completely. You can reinstall it after the DC role is moved across.

Thomas Jacoberger

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Thank You for the all the information, I appreciate it.