Adding a Windows 2008 Server DC to SBS 2003 Network
Hi all
I am trying to get a Windows 2008 Server to become a 2nd DC in my SBS2003 network.
I have raised the domain function level to 2003.
I have run adprep /forestprep on the SBS Server
I have run adprep /domainprep /gpprep on the SBS Server
When I run dcpromo on the 2008 server it keeps telling me I need to run adprep /forestprep...What have I missed?
I am trying to get a Windows 2008 Server to become a 2nd DC in my SBS2003 network.
I have raised the domain function level to 2003.
I have run adprep /forestprep on the SBS Server
I have run adprep /domainprep /gpprep on the SBS Server
When I run dcpromo on the 2008 server it keeps telling me I need to run adprep /forestprep...What have I missed?
Glen Knight
follow steps 1 to 4 in my guide here: https://www.experts-exchange.com/Software/Server_Software/Email_Servers/Exchange/A_2881-Migrate-Small-Business-Server-2003-to-Exchange-2010-and-Windows-2008-R2.html
What media did you use to run the prep on the SBS?
You will need to use the adprep that is on the 2008 CD.
ASKER
I copied over the adprep folder from a 2008 image I had.
All adprep commands completed without errors.
Midway through the dcpromo process is when it gives that message...
The 2nd server is on a different site connected via a VPN but I dont think this is the issue as I have full communication to the SBS Server (IPSEC VPN) and the DNS IP of the 2008 is set as the SBS Server.
All adprep commands completed without errors.
Midway through the dcpromo process is when it gives that message...
The 2nd server is on a different site connected via a VPN but I dont think this is the issue as I have full communication to the SBS Server (IPSEC VPN) and the DNS IP of the 2008 is set as the SBS Server.
Is it a WIndows 2008 Image or Windows 2008 R2 image?
You shouldn't copy it over becase there is always a chance you will miss something, follow the steps in my guide and see if that helps.
You shouldn't copy it over becase there is always a chance you will miss something, follow the steps in my guide and see if that helps.
ASKER
Oops...
Ok, details.
The 2008 Server is Enterprise Version, x64, R2.
The adprep I copied over was from 2008 Std.
When I look under "Sources" on the Enterprise version I dont even see adprep.
Have I properly messed this up?
Ok, details.
The 2008 Server is Enterprise Version, x64, R2.
The adprep I copied over was from 2008 Std.
When I look under "Sources" on the Enterprise version I dont even see adprep.
Have I properly messed this up?
Follow my guide, it's all there in steps 1 to 4.
With Windws 2008R2 you need to use ADPREP32. The Windows 2008 (non-R2 ADPREP is different and will not work for R2)
With Windws 2008R2 you need to use ADPREP32. The Windows 2008 (non-R2 ADPREP is different and will not work for R2)
ASKER
Ok I found the right adprep, and the files inside are different sizes!
Can I re run adprep with the right files or will it tell me its already been run...?
Can I re run adprep with the right files or will it tell me its already been run...?
The commands are all listed in step 3
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ASKER
Thanks - will try now
ASKER
Bingo.
Its now asking me to choose a site - should I cancel DCPROMO and create a 2nd site first, as this is physically a seperate site?
Its now asking me to choose a site - should I cancel DCPROMO and create a 2nd site first, as this is physically a seperate site?
You should ideally create a seperate site, subnet and inter-site connector but you can do that after the server has been added to the domain and then move the new DC in to that site.
ASKER
Thank you!