BDC to W2K Server ??

[st38]

Can you go from a BDC to W2K Server AD? If possible would like to do a fresh install. Ultimately want to install Exchange 2000 Server.

 

[Davetoo]

There are no BDC's or PDC's with W2K. A server is either a DC or a member server (disregarding FSMO roles).

Just dcpromo the member server to start the process for AD creation.

 

[st38]

Original setup was NT4 Server with Server1 (PDC) and Server2 (BDC). Server1 was migrated to W2K. Server2 is in a different location and I'm currently trying to determine the best route in installing W2K. There is a T1 connection between the 2 offices. I would like to have Server2 also be a domain controller with global catalog as a backup.

 

[Davetoo]

Is Server2 still NT4?

 

[st38]

Yes

 

[Davetoo]

Well, it's always best if you can do a clean install of an OS, especially on a server. But, if you do that, what are the consequences for your users at the remote site? You have to consider that.

If the remote server is going to handle logins and is a child of your local server, then I'd definately make both a GC in case your connection between the two sites is interupted.

 

[st38]

That is what I hope my end result is - any recommendation on what is the best way to proceed?