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Question About Joining Domain

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pll7538

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May 2, 2001
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I have a question about Server 2008 and would appreciate any feedback. I am having difficulty getting it to join my Windows (Non AD) domain. Is Server 2008 setup so that it only works on AD domains? We have not yet converted to AD and are still running a plain old Windows domain with multiple NT4 domain controllers.
 
Sorry but you will need to upgrade to AD first. I'd use this opportunity to create your first 2008 DC in a new domain/forest. You can then use ADMT to migrate users and computers to the new domain. Then join the NT4 servers as member servers to the new domain. Unfortunately NT4 does not allow you to demote a server without reloading the OS so you will have a bit of work on your hands.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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