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Dc/Dns server down need to make other server dc/dns server

I have a server my dc has died. I need to seize the fsmos and make the other server my new dc and dns server. We are on server 2003.

Please help.
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You have to restore from backups.
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we have no backups. Backup was not working. Any other way to get the other server to act as the new dc\dns\dhcp server?
As I know, there is no way to do that without backup on hand specially if the failed DC is the only DC in the AD forest.
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I can just run a dc promo and setup a new dc and dns server right? I'll start from scratch not a problem. Is it possible?
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simply, the new DC is as same as if you want to setup a new domain (but with the same name of the old one).
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Yea it's only about 15 pcs. Do I need the window CD or just a dc promo to add ad and dns servers?
I think you need the media source to complete the installation... but not sue.
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Thanks guys