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Server 2003 R2 Ent Domain Controller Upgrade

I have searched all over google and not finding what I want.

I currently have a x86 server running Server 2003 Enterprise R2 and I want to upgrade it to Server 2008 Non R2, but not seeing any help online. The reason I am choosing Non-R2 is because I cant afford to purchase new x64 bit hardware to run R2.

I am nervous as all heck on how to prepare my main domain controller etc for this upgrade.
If you suggest a clean install, how do I get my domain back online with all my AD, DHCP, DNS Etc.

Any help would be great.

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Carol Chisholm

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chadkline

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Not sure what Single Label Domain is, but we have one domain and two domain controllers.
All workstations are running Win 7 Pro.

Carol Chisholm

A single label domain is one called MYDOMAIN rather than MYDOMAIN.COM or MYDOMAIN.LÒCAL

But is it is a simple structure without Exchange servers you should not be too worried.

Run diagnostics, fix any problems, backup.

If you're really nervous do a test restore into a test domain (not connected to the same network) and to an upgrade in a test environment first.

It's a good idea to know how to restore your AD anyway.

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