AD Dc dcpromo failing . say the domain functon level is 2000
I am having a problem with adding AD for the new 2008R2 server.
schema on the 2003 R2 server is now 47.
The domain function level on the 2003 R2 server is 2003
After installing AD DS and running DCPROMO i get tthe error:
"There is currently 1 DNS server that is registered as an authoratative server for this domain.
A domain controller running Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 could not be located in this domasin. To install a read only domain controller the domain controller must have a domain controller running Server 2008 or 2008 R2.
The Forest function level is Windows 2000. To install a read only domain controller, the forest funtion level must be Server 2003 or higher"
I double checked the 2003 R2 server and the function level is Server 2003.
Can someone help me ??
PREVIOUS WORK :
In a previous question I posted the comments (see far below) . I have a revision and questions.
On the new Server DNS is installed with reverse lookup.
DS and File Services were not yet installed.
DHCP will not be deployed on the server at this time. (it is running on a router)
ADPREP was copied from 2008 install CD to the 2003 Server c:\adprep\.
I am looking to perform the steps in the right order
QUESTION: Should I install Active Directory and File Sharing on the New 2008 Server BEFORE running APPREP on the old server? Or does that sequence even matter?
Can you help me with command DETAIL on how to :
1) ADPREP 2003 Server ( to add Windows 2008-specific attributes to the schema)
2) Promote the 2008 Server as an additional Domain Controller
3) Transition FSMO roles (is this a multi step process?) Help!
4) DCPROMO from old 2003 server (SERVER01) to new 2008 server (HSDCFS1
Thanks for the help, it is worth much more than 500 points to me but I cannot award more.
OLD POST:
Old Server= Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition 5.2 (build: 3790) Service Pack 2
CD AD FSharing
New Server=Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition ( New install - Packed)
No other servers are on the LAN
SCOPE:
INTRODUCE NEW 2008 Standard R2 DOMAIN CONTROLLER (AD, DNS, DHCP, FS (file sharing not federated Services)) TO NETWORK
Promote as Primary AD DC DNS DHCP FS. TRANSFER ALL DATA TO NEW SERVER
Build out new AD controller (HSDCFS1) with Server 2008 R2
Install Service packs and security updates and CALS
DEPLOYMENT PROCESS:
Connect NEW Server to LAN and configure Static IP
Add Server to Domain
Add CALS
Install services (AD, DNS, DHCP, FS) build DHCP scope
Shake-N-Bake (let DNS cook)
Connect Unitrends Imaging Server and perform Image backup of 2003 Server.
DEPLOYMENT PROCESS Cont: Day 2
ADPREP 2003 Server ( to add Windows 2008-specific attributes to the schema)
Promote the 2008 Server as an additional Domain Controller
Transition FSMO roles from old 2003 server (SERVER01) to new 2008 server (HSDCFS1)
Change DHCP to have DNS point to new HSDCFS1
Update existing server to verify new DNS information.
Stop DHCP on ROUTER.
Start /Activate DHCP on new HSDCFS1 server.
Set all workstations for Dynamic IP
Reboot workstations again to get new addresses from new DHCP server.
DCPROMO SERVER01 to HSDCFS1
MIGRATE DATA
Migrate existing application specific file data (XCOPY, including file date stamps )
Verify data transfer / test data accessibility (Mappings)
Break Fix
POST INSTALLATION Tasks Remove the old server from the domain and shutdown box
Retire the hardware
Raise the functional level of the domain from 2003 to 2008.
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No araberuni:To achieve the scope you mentioned is easy. http://microsoftguru.com.au/2009/08/25/migrate-from-windows-2003-active-directory-to-windows-2008-active-directory-step-by-step/
Step1: Run addprep /forestprep and adprep /domainprep
Step2: Install Win2k8 R2 server, activate windows and join existing domain
Step3: Server Manager>Roles>Add Roles> Add Active Directory Domain Name Services or simply run dcpromo when choosing domain join existing domain as a secondary DC
Step4: Wait for KCC to replicate or push for replication using repmon or repadmin
Step5: Transfer FSMO roles using ntdsutil
Step6: Configure new DC as GC using ADSite.msc
It seems you want to add mutiple roles in new server, so you add mutiple roles such as DHCP from Server Manager
From old DHCP, backup your DHCP server
Import into new DHCP server and authorize server
Remove old DHCP server from Add/Remove component of Win2k3
Add File server Roles>Create Shared folder etc..
Transfer All Data using xcopy or robocopy
make sure you keep all ntfs permission during xcopy
Now you keep going what ever you want to do.
To retire old AD server, run dcpromo and demote the server gracefuly
Shutdown server
Now raise forest functional level to 2k8 R2 native
schema on the 2003 R2 server is now 47.
The domain function level on the 2003 R2 server is 2003
After installing AD DS and running DCPROMO i get tthe error:
"There is currently 1 DNS server that is registered as an authoratative server for this domain.
A domain controller running Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 could not be located in this domasin. To install a read only domain controller the domain controller must have a domain controller running Server 2008 or 2008 R2.
The Forest function level is Windows 2000. To install a read only domain controller, the forest funtion level must be Server 2003 or higher"
I double checked the 2003 R2 server and the function level is Server 2003.
Can someone help me ??
PREVIOUS WORK :
In a previous question I posted the comments (see far below) . I have a revision and questions.
On the new Server DNS is installed with reverse lookup.
DS and File Services were not yet installed.
DHCP will not be deployed on the server at this time. (it is running on a router)
ADPREP was copied from 2008 install CD to the 2003 Server c:\adprep\.
I am looking to perform the steps in the right order
QUESTION: Should I install Active Directory and File Sharing on the New 2008 Server BEFORE running APPREP on the old server? Or does that sequence even matter?
Can you help me with command DETAIL on how to :
1) ADPREP 2003 Server ( to add Windows 2008-specific attributes to the schema)
2) Promote the 2008 Server as an additional Domain Controller
3) Transition FSMO roles (is this a multi step process?) Help!
4) DCPROMO from old 2003 server (SERVER01) to new 2008 server (HSDCFS1
Thanks for the help, it is worth much more than 500 points to me but I cannot award more.
OLD POST:
Old Server= Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition 5.2 (build: 3790) Service Pack 2
CD AD FSharing
New Server=Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition ( New install - Packed)
No other servers are on the LAN
SCOPE:
INTRODUCE NEW 2008 Standard R2 DOMAIN CONTROLLER (AD, DNS, DHCP, FS (file sharing not federated Services)) TO NETWORK
Promote as Primary AD DC DNS DHCP FS. TRANSFER ALL DATA TO NEW SERVER
Build out new AD controller (HSDCFS1) with Server 2008 R2
Install Service packs and security updates and CALS
DEPLOYMENT PROCESS:
Connect NEW Server to LAN and configure Static IP
Add Server to Domain
Add CALS
Install services (AD, DNS, DHCP, FS) build DHCP scope
Shake-N-Bake (let DNS cook)
Connect Unitrends Imaging Server and perform Image backup of 2003 Server.
DEPLOYMENT PROCESS Cont: Day 2
ADPREP 2003 Server ( to add Windows 2008-specific attributes to the schema)
Promote the 2008 Server as an additional Domain Controller
Transition FSMO roles from old 2003 server (SERVER01) to new 2008 server (HSDCFS1)
Change DHCP to have DNS point to new HSDCFS1
Update existing server to verify new DNS information.
Stop DHCP on ROUTER.
Start /Activate DHCP on new HSDCFS1 server.
Set all workstations for Dynamic IP
Reboot workstations again to get new addresses from new DHCP server.
DCPROMO SERVER01 to HSDCFS1
MIGRATE DATA
Migrate existing application specific file data (XCOPY, including file date stamps )
Verify data transfer / test data accessibility (Mappings)
Break Fix
POST INSTALLATION Tasks Remove the old server from the domain and shutdown box
Retire the hardware
Raise the functional level of the domain from 2003 to 2008.
Tags:
Zones:
Microsoft Operating Systems, Windows Server 2008, Windows 2003 Server
Author:
atredo, Premium Service Member
Posted:
02/21/11 08:15 PM
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No araberuni:To achieve the scope you mentioned is easy. http://microsoftguru.com.au/2009/08/25/migrate-from-windows-2003-active-directory-to-windows-2008-active-directory-step-by-step/
Step1: Run addprep /forestprep and adprep /domainprep
Step2: Install Win2k8 R2 server, activate windows and join existing domain
Step3: Server Manager>Roles>Add Roles> Add Active Directory Domain Name Services or simply run dcpromo when choosing domain join existing domain as a secondary DC
Step4: Wait for KCC to replicate or push for replication using repmon or repadmin
Step5: Transfer FSMO roles using ntdsutil
Step6: Configure new DC as GC using ADSite.msc
It seems you want to add mutiple roles in new server, so you add mutiple roles such as DHCP from Server Manager
From old DHCP, backup your DHCP server
Import into new DHCP server and authorize server
Remove old DHCP server from Add/Remove component of Win2k3
Add File server Roles>Create Shared folder etc..
Transfer All Data using xcopy or robocopy
make sure you keep all ntfs permission during xcopy
Now you keep going what ever you want to do.
To retire old AD server, run dcpromo and demote the server gracefuly
Shutdown server
Now raise forest functional level to 2k8 R2 native
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yes, I ran the adprep32 /rodcprep on Server 2003R2
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Note: the member server 2008R2 had DNS installed. I removed it earlier to see if it was causing the problem. and then ran ipconfig /flushdns. I hoped it would help,but alas no help there.
Hi,
when you performed dcpromo i would have generate the log file. Can you upload that log file.
The dcpromo.log file should be under the folder "%systemroot%\Debug"
when you performed dcpromo i would have generate the log file. Can you upload that log file.
The dcpromo.log file should be under the folder "%systemroot%\Debug"
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Hold the boat. The domain function level is 2003
the forest function level is still 2000 !!!
I performed adprep /forestprep. I seen it complete.
I will run it again.
the forest function level is still 2000 !!!
I performed adprep /forestprep. I seen it complete.
I will run it again.
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I just ran adprep32 /forestpre and it reported that the forest-wide information had already been updated.
Do I possible need to bounce this server?
Do I possible need to bounce this server?
Yes,
Although not really required but you can reboot the server. To reload the registry and WMI from scratch.
Although not really required but you can reboot the server. To reload the registry and WMI from scratch.
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I missed raising the FFL to 2003. It is now raised.
That being performed, I still get the error:
After installing AD DS and running DCPROMO i get tthe error:
"There is currently 1 DNS server that is registered as an authoratative server for this domain.
A domain controller running Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 could not be located in this domain. To install a read only domain controller the domain controller must have a domain controller running Server 2008 or 2008 R2
That being performed, I still get the error:
After installing AD DS and running DCPROMO i get tthe error:
"There is currently 1 DNS server that is registered as an authoratative server for this domain.
A domain controller running Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 could not be located in this domain. To install a read only domain controller the domain controller must have a domain controller running Server 2008 or 2008 R2
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Thanks all
I will review and award once I get back to a computer.
I will review and award once I get back to a computer.
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Thank you both for the help.
Any last thoughts on making the new server the primary DC so I can retire the old one?
Any last thoughts on making the new server the primary DC so I can retire the old one?
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