OK, no question! We must create a new domain which will be a child domain of our NY office. We must then migrate all users and systems into this new domain.
Our current domain is Windows 2003 R2 native. DNS is fully AD-integrated. I realize that we can't just tell our existing domains (our current plus NY's current) to combine, and that renaming ours to resemble a child domain of the NY domain WILL NOT WORK. So, I set up this brand new Win2003 server, run DC Promo, and set it up to be a controller in a child domain of the NY domain. Now, how the @#*& do I do DNS? (I figure I must disable our current DHCP scope.) I presume there is no way I can keep the current IP addresses, right (that is, 10.1.2.x)? That would also affect our gateway, network switch, firewall, and other network devices as well. Hey, if we have to pay out the wazoo for consultants, we have to, but thanks in advance for any other suggestions, advice, etc which can be offered. (No, a link to the CERN black hole web cam would not be considered a good suggestion, although timely.) -------------------------------------- Richard McClary, Systems Administrator ASPCA Knowledge Management 1717 S Philo Rd, Ste 36, Urbana, IL 61802 217-337-9761 http://www.aspca.org ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
