Can I upgrade a NT4 PDC to 2000 Server without using AD?

[wayneker]

I currently have an NT4 200 user network with a PDC and 2 BDC's, I want to upgrade my PDC to 2000 Server but I don't want to use AD just yet. We statically assign IP addressess, I have tried to upgrade in a test environment, but I couldn't get all my accounts and file permissions until I installed Active Directory, can anyone help? :-(

 

[butchrecon]

Well unfortunatly I do not think you have a choice with AD. I belive a 2000 Server cannot be a DC untill you install and activate AD. That may be why you are having so many issues. You can install Win2K server without using AD, but it will be just a member server. James Collins
Systems Support Engineer
A+, MCP

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[wayneker]

Thanks for replying, Doesn't active directory need DHCP to be able to work?

 

[butchrecon]

No, it'll work with static IPs. You have to have DNS though. James Collins
Systems Support Engineer
A+, MCP

email: butchrecon@skyenet.net

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[Blogg]

Yes, Butch is right. You must install AD to operate as a DC otherwise your win2000 server will be just a member server. And Butch is right again, AD will work in both DHCP or static IP.