Migration

[mnassih]

I will buy a new server, I want to migrate to this new server keeping windows 2003 server. is there any document which explain how to copy all configurations and parameters like active directory, GPO ..

 

[WhoKilledKenny]

If I am understanding you correctly, You currently have a server running Window2003 and Active Directory, GPO, and DNS lives there as well? You bought a new server and want to migrate your old server to your new server.

1. Install Win2k3 on your new server.
2. Run DCPROMO and make it a DC. Your active directory will be replicated to the new Server.

http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_install_active_directory_replica_on_windows_2003.htm

3. Install DNS
4. Configure New Server as a global catalog.

http://www.petri.co.il/configure_a_new_global_catalog.htm

5. You might want to transfer FSMO Roles, If transfer fails you may have to Seize the roles.

http://www.petri.co.il/transferring_fsmo_roles.htm

http://www.petri.co.il/seizing_fsmo_roles.htm

You should be good to go...

Once you have completed adding your second DC to your domain, I would suggest keeping your original server online. You should have at least two domain controllers for redundancy.

 

[mnassih]

thank you WhoKilledKenny