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Is this a DC or member server?<br />
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I would create a new server name and use a different ip address.<br />
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Then you can run then side by side.<br />
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Trying to keep same name and ip address can have issues.
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Is this a DC or member server?

I would create a new server name and use a different ip address.

Then you can run then side by side.

Trying to keep same name and ip address can have issues.

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Multiple sources were provided, this was exactly what I need to ensure my migration is successful.
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Multiple sources were provided, this was exactly what I need to ensure my migration is successful.

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I'm migrating a server from 2003 to 2008R2, I'm looking for a solid checklist.
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I'm migrating a server from 2003 to 2008R2, I'm looking for a solid checklist.

2008 R2 migration

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