R2 and Standard - DC's

[twayd]

Hello-

Any issues promoting 2 machines, one running 2003 Standard and one running 2003 R2 to domain controllers?? Should I look to get the same OS on both??

Thanks!!

 

[Davetoo]

They'll function just fine together. If you haven't already prepped for R2, you'll need to do that first.

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[twayd]

thanks ,dave. this is actually a new domain. so ill dcpromo the r2 box, first, and then the standard box?

 

[Davetoo]

Yes, if you're creating a domain and not DCPROMO'ing into an existing then, then DCPROMO the R2 box first (patch it up completely btw), then DCPROMO the regular 2003 box after. Shouldn't have any problems.

Obviously...if you plan on upgrading the 2nd box to R2 eventually, I'd do it now.

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It just means my answers are from experience, not a book.

 

[ouzojd]

Also get DCPromo for the R2 box off the 2nd CD - its different to the one on CD1 for 2003.

 

[Davetoo]

He has nothing to prep...it's a new domain.

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

 

[Davetoo]

Sorry...yes, dcpromo from the 2nd CD...misread it thinking about another thread.

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