How do I move a domain controller, DNS, DHCP server roles to a new server
I have a server running Server 2008 (Server 1) that has the roles of Domain Controller, DNS, and DHCP. I would like to move those roles to a different server box (Server 2). The second server will also be running Server 2008. Then remove those rolls from the first server (Server 1)
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Remember, you can only have one DHCP server on a subnet. You'll have to down one before you bring the other one up unless you stagger the scope range of the IP addresses. As far as the DC & DNS server, DNS is installed as default when you bring up a domain controller so you shoul dbe fine there. As long as the domain controller is does not have any FSMO roles on it you should be able to just bring up your new DC & DNS server, let it replicate then down the older one.
Below is a link about FSMO role holders:
http://www.howtonetworking.com/server/2008fsmo1.htm
This link will help you understand what these roles are & how to transfer them if you need to.
Below is a link about FSMO role holders:
http://www.howtonetworking.com/server/2008fsmo1.htm
This link will help you understand what these roles are & how to transfer them if you need to.
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I am assuming DHCP and DNS are integrated with Active directory, so you just have to demote your Server1 ( Demote from domain to member server)
But please make sure the client machine is not pointing the DNS of server1 as primary , they should have secondary also