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I have a windows 2003 domain... 8 Domain controllers, 4 sites, so basically 2 DCs per site. <br />
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My Primary DC is the oldest server we have and we are wanting to shut it down. <br />
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What steps do I need to do? What commands, and what do I need to do before demoting the DC? It has all the server roles on it. <br />
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Thanks in advance. 
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I have a windows 2003 domain... 8 Domain controllers, 4 sites, so basically 2 DCs per site. 

My Primary DC is the oldest server we have and we are wanting to shut it down. 

What steps do I need to do? What commands, and what do I need to do before demoting the DC? It has all the server roles on it. 

Thanks in advance. 

Demote Primary Domain Controller - Move roles?

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