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Yes you can add the 2008 R2 DC, you will need to prep your forest/domain first (adprep32 if your current DCs are 32 bit)<br />
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Thanks<br />
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Mike
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Yes you can add the 2008 R2 DC, you will need to prep your forest/domain first (adprep32 if your current DCs are 32 bit)

Thanks

Mike

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@mkline71 - Thank you for the fast response. Yes, current DC is 32 bit. Where can I get the ADPREP files for the 32 bit?
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@mkline71 - Thank you for the fast response. Yes, current DC is 32 bit. Where can I get the ADPREP files for the 32 bit?

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Hello experts,<br />
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Is it possible to add a 2008 R2 domain controller to an existing domain that has domain and forest functional level = WIndows 2000?<br />
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Please advise.<br />
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Thank you.
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Hello experts,

Is it possible to add a 2008 R2 domain controller to an existing domain that has domain and forest functional level = WIndows 2000?

Please advise.

Thank you.

Active Directory Domain Function Level/Functional Level = 2000 Then Adding 2008 R2 DC

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