Windows Server 2008 migration
Hello
I am tasked with migrating the existing Windows Server 2003 domain controller to Windows Server 2008, I understand the steps to configure the new Windows Server 2008 domain controller and demoting the Windows Server 2003 domain controller. Is it possible to keep the existing Windows Server 2003 as a file server, (With all the existing shares) available on the network, or do i need to transfer all the shared drives to the Windows Server 2008 domain controller, thank you.
I am tasked with migrating the existing Windows Server 2003 domain controller to Windows Server 2008, I understand the steps to configure the new Windows Server 2008 domain controller and demoting the Windows Server 2003 domain controller. Is it possible to keep the existing Windows Server 2003 as a file server, (With all the existing shares) available on the network, or do i need to transfer all the shared drives to the Windows Server 2008 domain controller, thank you.
SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
Yep. You won't have many issues...though, I've seen 03 - 08 migrations fail. If the migration goes off without a hitch, then you are set. Demote the 03 server and update its DNS settings to point to the 08 server for authentication. That should be all you have to do.
ASKER
Hello
Thanks, for the comments; we are migrating from Windows Server 2003 32-bit to Windows Server 2008 64-bit, will this cause any additional problems. Englanddg, when you say migrations fail, can this be reversed, can I retain the information on the original DC 2003, or will it be broken, thanks.
Thanks, for the comments; we are migrating from Windows Server 2003 32-bit to Windows Server 2008 64-bit, will this cause any additional problems. Englanddg, when you say migrations fail, can this be reversed, can I retain the information on the original DC 2003, or will it be broken, thanks.
SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
ASKER
trgrassijr55
Thanks, that, was my next question, if something does go wrong, can I make the original DC a DC again, (use the back-up) to to reinstate, existing DC. We, have only one DC at present, but planning for two.
Thanks, that, was my next question, if something does go wrong, can I make the original DC a DC again, (use the back-up) to to reinstate, existing DC. We, have only one DC at present, but planning for two.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
After you build the Windows 2008 DC the you can demote the Windows 2003 DC and make it a member server.