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New Windows 2008 Server

Hello,
Currently, I have a small network. My primary server is 64bit Windows 2003. I need to take this server offline. So, I ran dcpromo and gave another server AD. Now, I have two servers with AD. Before I take my primary server offline, is there something else I need to do so that it is the master?

My eventual goal is to format my primary server and then load Windows 2008 server onto it fresh. I will also be adding more drives with RAID.

What is the best way to transfer AD to a new computer, and remove an old server? (Besides DNS and DHCP).

Thanks,
John

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No, like I mentioned, setting up the 2008 Server is my goal. Until then, I need to transfer roles to another windows 2003 server and take the machine I will be upgrading offline. I will still have a 2003 server with AD until I get the 2008 server back on the network. Once it is on the network, I will add AD to it and make it the primary master again. I will look at your link. Any help on making this a smooth transfer will be appreciated. I tried this once before a long time ago and I messed up by deleting a server when i should have removed its role and a few other things. I wound up starting the domain all over again because I could not fix the errors I introduced.

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PS: Once I transfer roles, what is the best way to remove a server from AD?

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