There is no need to perform 2 separate steps. If your GC is
w2k then the GC-DC step may take some considerable time to complete,
too.
Simply run dcpromo and demote the GC/DC to a member
server.
neil
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frank Abagnale
Sent: 21 November 2005 12:24
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Windows 2003 SP1 upgrade...
If I need to demote a Global Catalog, do I need to uncheck it as a GC in
sites & services and wait for it to replicate before I run DCPROMO
and demote the DC?
Frank
"Simpsen, Paul A. (HSC)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
"Simpsen, Paul A. (HSC)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
We've been refreshing our 2003 DC's to new HW and using W2K3 with SP1. We've done 4 out of 23 with no issues . All of the DC's that have been done are GC/DNS as well. One, was the first DC in the child domain, still holding the FSMO roles of PDC & RID. We transferred the roles and then transferred them back. One also was the licensing server and a TS Lic server as well. We held out forever worrying until one DC finally bit the dust and had to be rebuilt, so why not start here and see if it plays well with others. It did, so onward through the fog we went, now saying why did we wait so long....... Every environment is different. It appears you know where to look if issues do arise. And I don't know the "best practice" but we haven't followed any kind of order....Good luckPaul
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Frank Abagnale
Sent: Sun 11/20/2005 2:46 PM
To: Active
Subject: [ActiveDir] Windows 2003 SP1 upgrade...
Hello all,I am planning on rolling out SP1 to my Domain Controllers. I have looked through msn search to find known issues with applying SP1 to DC's.I found the following kb articles (below) so I can prepare if I have issues. I haven't run into any issues in my test environment however, has anyone else had any undocumented problems they may wish to share? One of my DC's is also a WINS, DNS, DHCP, FSMO role holder, so any issues or pointers that you may have come up against would be appreciated.Also, is there any recommendation as to which DC you choose first when you upgrade to SP1?The Windows Time service may generate event ID 7023 after you upgrade to Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Network issues that affect TCP/IP and RPC traffic across firewall or VPN
The incorrect HAL may be applied if your computer uses a custom HAL
!ThanksFrank
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