Spitting SBS into 2
We have a SBS 2003 server that currently runs 2 distinct arms of our company. The domain name on the server is a .local Due to growth we want to split our server. Our intent is to buy a second SBS server and move one company onto the new server while we keep our other arm of the company on the existing server. (Our email has different suffixes). How do I copy our group policy? I haven't done this kind of thing before and I need to ensure that I can capture all of our settings for the new server, remove anything not needed from both servers and still keep the old server running as expected.
Microsoft's web site talks about migrating when you retire a server, however, I am looking for some comfort that this is an easy and attainable possibility. Can you shed some light on the process? Where do I start? etc. etc.
Thanks in advance
Microsoft's web site talks about migrating when you retire a server, however, I am looking for some comfort that this is an easy and attainable possibility. Can you shed some light on the process? Where do I start? etc. etc.
Thanks in advance
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What they are going to do is split into 2 totally separate domains. From what I have learned the 2 SBS servers will not need to talk to each other at all. The only common point that I can find is a Linux Firewall for internet access. Both SBS servers will be the DC and the only server on their Domain. I was a bit concerned about email, however, I found out that they have distinct email suffixes.
Am I missing anything else?
Am I missing anything else?
So, if you are going to start over fresh with a new server and need to move the AD i would think that a swing migration would be the first step and then a domain rename:
http://www.msexchange.org/
As detailed there and in other websites. I almost think that you would be better off configuring a new SBS server, then create your user and resource objects then migrate mail here is a thread on EE for that:
http://www.experts-exchang
Lee, does that sound right to you?
http://www.msexchange.org/
As detailed there and in other websites. I almost think that you would be better off configuring a new SBS server, then create your user and resource objects then migrate mail here is a thread on EE for that:
http://www.experts-exchang
Lee, does that sound right to you?
talkinsmak - please review my web page on SBS - You CAN have additional servers and DCs - the restriction is that the SBS server MUST be the FSMO master DC - thus, you cannot have TWO SBS servers on the same domain.
LostInWindows - While you can have two SBS domains on the same network, you will need to manage at least one of them differently - you will need to disable DHCP for one of the networks and go with static IPs or you'll have authentication problems with the clients logging on. In addition, if you have to share the same linux firewall, I assume you have only one public IP address - this creates another issue because you'll need to run a mail server and configure it to forward mail to the appropriate SBS server depending on which domain the message goes to.
To be clear, you CAN configure Exchange to answer e-mail for multiple domains... and I would say, BE CERTAIN that these domains/users will never need to talk to each other or access resources on one another or you're going to be in for major headaches.
LostInWindows - While you can have two SBS domains on the same network, you will need to manage at least one of them differently - you will need to disable DHCP for one of the networks and go with static IPs or you'll have authentication problems with the clients logging on. In addition, if you have to share the same linux firewall, I assume you have only one public IP address - this creates another issue because you'll need to run a mail server and configure it to forward mail to the appropriate SBS server depending on which domain the message goes to.
To be clear, you CAN configure Exchange to answer e-mail for multiple domains... and I would say, BE CERTAIN that these domains/users will never need to talk to each other or access resources on one another or you're going to be in for major headaches.
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talkinsmak - The web site I referenced
www.lwcomputing.com/tips/static/sbs.asp
www.lwcomputing.com/tips/static/sbs.asp
Gotcha,
John
John
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Thank you all so much for all of the prompt and informative help.
I believe you can only have 1 domain controller with SBS. That means no child domains. How can he add a second server?