Demoting a Domain Controller that is an Exchange 2k server

[rhoang]

I inherited a situation where there is an Exchange 2000 server which is also a Domain Controller. I would like to demote this server via dcpromo. Are there any huge risks in doing this? A few notes about the env...I've got 6 domain controllers (including the exchange box) and 5 Exchange 2k servers spread across 5 offices over a WAN. The Primary Controller and the Exchange box I want to demote are on the same LAN.

thanks for any help or insight anyone can provide.

 

[Zelandakh]

check the FSMOs first and move them away from the box. Then dcpromo should be fine.

Personally, I'd apply windows update then Exchange SP3 again afterward.

 

[lengoo]

Hi Rhoang,
Just wondering how you got on with this. I am looking to do this soon and wondered how you got on and whether there are any things which I need to look out for.
Thanks