www.sbsmigration.com
In the SBS world this is what we do all the time when we are replacing
our SBS box and we don't want to have to touch the workstations.
Original server is sync'd up with a temp DC with the name of TempDC.
Ensure replication occurs, cut the cord.
Seize FSMO roles to that TempDC.
Sync up with another server that is made an additional DC which has the
exact same name as the original server. Ensure replication occurs, cut
cord with the TempDC.
Seize FSMO roles.
TempDC can be a virtual PC image of Win2k3 server on a laptop used only
to move that AD gunk from the one DC to the other.
You now have the original server and a replica server ... same name..
same domain that can be slid in place and the workstations are none the
wiser.
Danny wrote:
Quick question; an existing remote office DC/file/print server will be
replaced with a brand new server. What options do I have if they wish
to keep the same name?
Thanks,
...D
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