IF the NetBIOS names of the new root will NOT be the same as the old root, I can not make a technical case against your migration plans. It should work. But, if the NetBIOS names are going to be the same (maybe because your users are too attached to that name, and you don't want to introduce too much changes), then you can't do it the way you described it. Sincerely,
Dèjì Akómöláfé, MCSE+M MCSA+M MCP+I Microsoft MVP - Directory Services www.readymaids.com - we know IT www.akomolafe.com Do you now realize that Today is the Tomorrow you were worried about Yesterday? -anon ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon 10/3/2005 2:30 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ActiveDir] Multiple forests with a common DNS parent zone I have encountered a situation where 4 forests exist today, all of which have a common DNS parent zone - let's call it xxx.com. Forest 1 has root domain named xxx.com with multiple child domains Forest 2 has root domain named ap.xxx.com with multiple child domains Forest 3 has root domain named am.xxx.com with multiple child domains Forest 4 has root domain named jp.xxx.com with no children DNS resolution between the 4 forests works fine. Xxx.com is hosted on UNIX BIND servers with all child zones delegated to Windows DNS servers. All child zone DNS servers forward to the servers hosting xxx.com. Existing forests are w2k native and no trusts exist between these forests. There is a proposal to build a new, fifth forest and to migrate all objects from the 4 forests above into this new forest. Forest 5 will have root domain named global.xxx.com and 4 children - representing the 4 forests above. Does anyone have any concerns over the re-use of the same DNS name - xxx.com? I feel uncomfortable with this proposal but don't have any technical reasons to block it. Any comments? Thanks, neil ___________________________ Neil Ruston Global Technology Infrastructure Nomura International plc Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7521 3481 PLEASE READ: The information contained in this email is confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you are not an intended recipient of this email please notify the sender immediately and delete your copy from your system. You must not copy, distribute or take any further action in reliance on it. Email is not a secure method of communication and Nomura International plc ('NIplc') will not, to the extent permitted by law, accept responsibility or liability for (a) the accuracy or completeness of, or (b) the presence of any virus, worm or similar malicious or disabling code in, this message or any attachment(s) to it. If verification of this email is sought then please request a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated this email: (1) is not, and should not be treated or relied upon as, investment research; (2) contains views or opinions that are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NIplc; (3) is intended for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. NIplc does not provide investment services to private customers. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England no. 1550505 VAT No. 447 2492 35. Registered Office: 1 St Martin's-le-Grand, London, EC1A 4NP. A member of the Nomura group of companies. List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
