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How to migrate a Windows 2003 file server to another domain?

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I have a Windows 2003 file server from DomainA and I want to move it into DomainB. What is the proceadure for doing  that to make sure that all folders and files securities will follow?
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If there is a trust between the domains then the NTFS permissions should remain in-tact (TEST FIRST).
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The trust is activated between both domains. Whatd does it work with fsmigrate? Does it keep the security grp and users?
If there's a trust, then the GUIDs (which are NOT removed) can be looked up and security should apply properly.
Keep in mind that once you remove the trust or the DC's in the trusted domain becomes unavailable ACL lookups on this server cannot be performed any longer. Hence rendering files and folders inaccessible.
If the trust is used in a transition period you'll have to look at AD migration or another solution.
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Ya trust will be deactivated cuz the purpose is to get just one domain at the end.
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Thank you for all your suggestions!