replace a 2003 DC with a new DC with server 2012 with a new physical server , and finaly rename it to the old DC name and replace it.

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hi windows expert,

we need to use new physical server (dcservernew) to replace old windows 2003 physical server (dcserverold) , primary dc . final goal rename dcserverold , total shut down dcserverold. , rename dcservernew dcserverold. 2003 server also play the  dns , dhcp server role well .

what best pratice change?

i need join new dc (dcservernew) backup dc first ? or demote existing old 1 (dcserverold) , , rename scserverold , join dcservernew domain , migrate dns server , dhcp server. 


hi,

i suggest first add new server new dc domain make dns server, , transfer 5 fsmos, , demote old dc member server.

if use old server dhcp server, leave there. if want set new dc dhcp server, maybe should dhcp migration, more information that:

http://blogs.technet.com/b/networking/archive/2008/06/27/steps-to-move-a-dhcp-database-from-a-windows-server-2003-or-2008-to-another-windows-server-2008-machine.aspx

regards,

yan li

cataleya li
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