Migrating from Server 2003 to Server 2008

[vicbear13]

I need to migrate my 2003 VMware virtual DC and Exchange server to 2008 VMware virtual servers and was looking for some tips. I have seen using Robocopy or DFS. DFS looks like a pain, especially if I dont have a DFS Root server built.

Any suggestions or past experience?

Thanks

 

[Davetoo]

Simplest way, since you're already virtual, is to create a 2008 DC and simply retire the 2003 DC VM.

As for the Exchange you will have to build a new Exchange server and migrate the users.

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There are no more PDC's! There are DC's with FSMO roles!