Add 2003 server to 2008 domain?

[MCSLOY]

Hi
I am hoping someone has been through the same scenario.

I have a client who currently has a network with 1 w2k8 standard dc and needs a 2003 server added to the domain because of a programme that has not been approved on 2008.

What I would like to know,is it possible to add a 2003 standard server to the domain and promote it to dc? Do I need to run adprep on the 2003 server before running dcpromo?

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

 

[58sniper]

You can't run ADPrep since the domain is already prepped for a newer schema.

I've never tried it, but in theory, I don't see a reason why it wouldn't work, assuming domain and forest levels aren't set to 2008 levels.

Pat Richard MVP
Plan for performance, and capacity takes care of itself. Plan for capacity, and suffer poor performance.

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[technome]

Pat is correct.

Just for Mcsloy's reading.....

http://www.serverwatch.com/tutorials/article.php/3734071

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http://www.kiddofspeed.com/default.htm

 

[MCSLOY]

Many thanks to you all for your help. I will let you all know if anything unexpected happens!