re: Migrate to new domain server
Monday, January 23, 2006 at 12:03 pm
Windows Server 2003 Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Curt R
(773 messages posted)
Erik was close but he didn't tell you all the things you'd have to do. For instance,
you would have to copy the GC (global catalog) over to the second server. There
are other steps to performing a migration this way you need to know about (like moving
the FSMO roles) which is why I recommended researching the info at Microsoft (sorry,
no magic pill........as much as we might all wish there were). A backup, including
the system state, is a VERY good idea prior to doing anything. This way, worst comes
to worst, you can return the server to the state it was prior to the migration.
However, a system state backup won't backup user data....those folders/files have
to be added to the backup set. Between DC's, replication is automatic. However,
that's the Active Directory information and not user data. The user data will have
to be either copied over manually or with a migration tool. For migration tools,
check the 2003 Resource Kit on MS's web site. You can either order the RK CD, or
download individual tools directly from their site. Just a note, I haven't done
a migration like this myself so bare that in mind and read over all the migration
info throroughly. With a bit of luck, someone with experience with this type of
migration will answer also. I just know the basic steps from training (ie: copy
of GC, move FSMO roles) but there may be more and I would hate it if you took only
my advice and it messed up on you.
On Monday, January 23, 2006 at 11:47 am, Robert Lamoreaux wrote:
>Please bare with me. Now we have server X on a LAN behind a firewall. The firewall
>has a static WAN IP and I have some ports open and directed to a static lan IP of
>server X. How do I connect server Y to server X? On the lan like any other workstation
>or via crossover cable to a second NIC. I think I figured out that I need to do
a
>system state backup on server X then a system state restore on server Y. Does this
>copy the user stuff from X to Y? Thanks
>
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