Any problems with 2003 and 2003 R" in the same domain?

[milfordboy]

Will there be any problems adding a second Windows Server 2003 R2 to my existing Windows 2003 Server network?

I was just worried that when I promote the R2 version to a domain controller that it won't like the idea that my first domain controller was the original version of 2003 server...

 

[itsp1965]

If I recall, being that the R2 version has a later version of the schema you will need need to run dcpromo /adprep on your DC running the schema master FSMO role using the R2 CD. Others may want to confirm this though.

 

[58sniper]

itsp1965 is correct. You'll need to extend the schema before you can make the R2 box a DC.

Also, R2 features will only be available on the R2 box.

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