Joining new Windows SBS 2008 Domain
Hi I have two server upgrades coming up and was wondering the best way to move user profiles to the new domain. In the past I have usually joined the new domain than copied the local profiles by either using the Copy To function under the User Profiles tab in System Properties. Alternatly I have also manually copied the profile from the users Docs and Settings folder. However, I am wondering in SBS 2008 if there is a new improved way of doing. I find I often loose some settings in Word and Outlook when doing it the old way.Also, one of the upgrades will be going from a workgroup. In addition, they will both be completely new servers. Any suggestions?
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Have you been installing them correctly? If you have, I'm very surprised you don't know that the connectcomputer web page will migrate the profile.
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From what I understood this would not work when migrating from the old domain. Perhaps I was wrong. Can you direct me to some further info on migrating the local profile settings when going from one domain to another? Are all settings migrated including outlook and word specific settings such as signatures, templates, autotext, etc.?
As I stated "but for the workgroup setting, this works quite well.", you would use this when migrating from the workgroup.
For the domain, I stated:
"For the existing domain, you still need to join the computers to the domain using the web site, but you may need to use a third party tool to effectively migrate the profiles. Forensit offers a free tool I used on my own account the other day and worked great. http://www.forensit.com/Profwiz/index.htm"
For the domain, I stated:
"For the existing domain, you still need to join the computers to the domain using the web site, but you may need to use a third party tool to effectively migrate the profiles. Forensit offers a free tool I used on my own account the other day and worked great. http://www.forensit.com/Profwiz/index.htm"
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In regards to the workgroup settings be transferred, Are all settings migrated including outlook and word specific settings such as signatures, templates, autotext, etc.?
Yes, the PROFILE is migrated.
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I have used the files and settings transfer wizard from ms before and it does not transfer everything, so I am sure you can understand my reluctance in using another built in ms product. Can you direct me to any information addressing what is transferred specifically or Is this something you have actually done and can attest to it's accuracy in transferring settings?
Of course I've done it. I know I have very limited experience in SBS compared to TechSoEasy... For the last 6 years I've been a consultant installing SBS in small businesses. You may have installed it a few times, but it's clear you don't know the product. For the benefit of your clients, I strongly recommend you learn the product appropriately. If nothing else, use your test domain (you do have one right? Virtualization makes this easy in conjunction with the Microsoft Action Pack and Technet subscription options).
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Thanks for your help leew. No need to denigrate me. You have know idea what I know or don't know. I will wait for someone else to assist with this one. I hope you don't treat your clients with such arrogance.
My apologies if you are offended. Forgive the frustration at having to repeat myself. My answers are perfectly valid and accurate. Based on your postings in this question. I tried looking at your profile, but there is nothing in it. You can review my skills and experience in my profile - so I will try not to take further offense at the insulting tone of your second to last comment which provoked me as well as the last one.
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