[NTSysADM] RE: Domain controller updates

2016-05-20 Thread Christopher Bodnar
: Friday, May 20, 2016 2:22 PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: [NTSysADM] RE: Domain controller updates Are you in a position where you can remove the 2003 DC's before adding 2012 R2 DC? Perhaps after hours or on a weekend. Spin up a couple 2008's, even if they are on desktop boxes

[NTSysADM] RE: Domain controller updates

2016-05-20 Thread Kennedy, Jim
[mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Brian Desmond Sent: Friday, May 20, 2016 2:15 PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: [NTSysADM] RE: Domain controller updates I agree with Bob. Take the time to patch them to SP2+ before you do this. Thanks, Brian Desmond w - 312.625.1438 | c

[NTSysADM] RE: Domain controller updates

2016-05-20 Thread Brian Desmond
@lists.myitforum.com Subject: [NTSysADM] RE: Domain controller updates If they are truly at 2003 RTM, my money would be on you having difficulties, potentially serious. I have done several AD upgrades from 2003-2008 & 2003-2012 and if it was an environment of any consequence, I wouldn't t

[NTSysADM] RE: Domain controller updates

2016-05-20 Thread Free Jr., Bob
If they are truly at 2003 RTM, my money would be on you having difficulties, potentially serious. I have done several AD upgrades from 2003-2008 & 2003-2012 and if it was an environment of any consequence, I wouldn't touch this with a 10 foot pole (or whatever the metric equivalent is.)