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If a network has 1 server, do you still need a domain controller?
Suppose I have a network with just 1 Server (running Windows Server 2008) and about 30 client PCs (running XP Pro). Does that server have to be a domain controller?
On the one hand, I would think that every network needs to have a domain controller. But on the other hand, if you're not going to be replicating with other servers (because there are no other servers), is a domain controller still necessary?
On the one hand, I would think that every network needs to have a domain controller. But on the other hand, if you're not going to be replicating with other servers (because there are no other servers), is a domain controller still necessary?
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Since your current server is a DC then you are going to have to migrate to 2008. Below are step by step guides on migrating over to 2008.
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/23665224/Windows-2008-Server-Migration-From-Server-2003.html
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/23665224/Windows-2008-Server-Migration-From-Server-2003.html
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For some reason, I thought you could have a domain in which the 1 sever is not a domain controller (it would just be a member server), but I guess that is impossible, right?