Remove a domain controller

[NegreteH]

I have a new Win2003 server that i just joined to our domain. The server has crashed and I lost all data on hard drive. Question: Do I need to remove server from forest and if so how?
I found information on how to remove a domain controller but it assumes I can access the domain controller.

 

[buddafish]

look into using ntdsutil for removing a dead DC from AD.

 

[NegreteH]

You mean running NTDSUTIL from a differen dc?

 

[buddafish]

yes. google removing a dc with ntdsutil. microsoft has a how-to as well as other posts. if the new server held any FSMO roles, you will need to seize them.

 

[buddafish]

here's the link:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q216498

good luck

scottie