New Server 2008 in Domain Native 2003

[pinkfloyd65]

My domain is native Server 2003 (12 servers, 4 DCs). I am considering adding another DC (in one of my off site locations) and I would like it to be a Windows Server 2008 64 bit.
Is there anything that I should be aware of before ordering this server? Are there any issues to be expected when implementing this server in my existing 2003 domain?

Thank you all.

 

[58sniper]

You'll need to extend your schema for 2008, but other than that, you should be fine.

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[dennydd]

Technically, you will run adprep /forestprep on schema master to update the schema and run DCPROMO on Server 2008. As long as you back up your DCs, it should be safe.

 

[pinkfloyd65]

Thank you 58sniper & dennydd