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migrating from windows server 2003 to 2008 or 2012

Hi guys,

I  would like to know if here is a way I can backup an active directory from and old server and import it into the server.

we install about 2 to 3 server on a monthly bases, and we usually enter the user name and password manually( typing) and its a lots 50+

I m just checking  to see if there is a tool out there to make this easier.
thanks in advance
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If you are looking to upgrade from 2003 to 2008 or 2012 there are several steps/testing involved during the process. You cannot simply backup your Active Directory database and import it into a new 2008 or 2012 server. They need to be migrated into the environment.

Don't understand the second part of the question.
Not like what you are thinking, but you can standup a new server and make it a domain controller and then AD will replicate all its info to it.  

Do add a windows 2012 DC start here   http://blogs.technet.com/b/askpfeplat/archive/2012/09/03/introducing-the-first-windows-server-2012-domain-controller.aspx?Redirected=true

Thanks

Mike
For first part of question below seems to be a closest solution

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_can_you_do_to_promote_a_server_to_DC_if_you're_in_a_remote_location_with_slow_WAN_link

Please ellaborate more on second query
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