Introducing a W2k3 AD server into an existing W2k Domain

[mofusjtf]

I have a current W2k domain running AD, DHCP & DNS (no exchange). I want to add a new W2k3 R2 server into the domain and promote it to an AD server and replicate AD from W2k to W2k3. What is the best method to do this?

I have to run adprep and forest prep from the R2 CD on the W2k domain controller. Is there anything else I need to do to prep the domain for the new W2k3 AD sErver?

 

[Davetoo]

Nope.

I'm Certifiable, not cert-ified.
It just means my answers are from experience, not a book.

 

[karmic]

You should download the support tools for windows 2000 and run a health check to make sure your current domain is fully functional... Find them here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/supporttools.mspx

At very minimal, run dcdiag and netdiag. check for warnings or failures.

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