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I have a server that no longers is in operation and holds the role of DNS. This is a second DC that I want to remove from active directory along with the DNS role. However, I need some guidance. Can you please provide me with a process or a website I can look into? <br />
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Keep in mind. The server no longer turns on. But if decided, the owner would like to turn it on in the future but not connect it to network.<br />
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thanks,<br />
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Oscar H.
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I have a server that no longers is in operation and holds the role of DNS. This is a second DC that I want to remove from active directory along with the DNS role. However, I need some guidance. Can you please provide me with a process or a website I can look into? 

Keep in mind. The server no longer turns on. But if decided, the owner would like to turn it on in the future but not connect it to network.

thanks,

Oscar H.

How do I remove a Windows Server 2003 that is no longer in operation that holds DNS

Windows Server 2003 was based on Windows XP and was released in four editions: Web, Standard, Enterprise and Datacenter. It also had derivative versions for clusters, storage and Microsoft’s Small Business Server. Important upgrades included integrating Internet Information Services (IIS), improvements to Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy (GP), and the migration to Automated System Recovery (ASR).

Windows Server 2003

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical, globally distributed system responsible for associating the name of a computer, service or other resource into an IP address for connecting to the Internet or a private network. Most prominently, it translates domain names to the numerical IP addresses needed for the purpose of computer services and devices worldwide.

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