Best way to configure an old server?
We just installed a new server in our office and I'm not sure what to do with the old one. It still runs perfectly fine but I'd like to know if I should demote it or not. I was thinking about joining it to the new domain controller but how should I do it? Would DCPromo do the job?
The old server is 2008 Foundation, the new one is 2012 Essentials.
Thanks.
The old server is 2008 Foundation, the new one is 2012 Essentials.
Thanks.
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Create a file share on it. Let other server use this location as a storage for their backups
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Should I demote the old server and join it to the new server's domain?
yes it would be easier to do the configuration however I don't think you can join a windows foundation unless it is a DC itself ...
can you format it and install another OS ?
can you format it and install another OS ?
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I doubt it. It's not feasible.
Not feasible from which perspective?
What are the hardware specs of the old server?
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That's fine. I'll just demote it. Is there a specific way to demote it? My biggest concern is that I won't have a username/password to log onto it once it's back to being a basic server without AD/DS.
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Depending on it's hardware, you could use it for something else.
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And yes, we'll eventually give it to a school.