repoint ex2k server to new AD domain

[netbumbler]

I have two domains (A and B) running in live environment.
I have a W2k/Ex2k/DC machine in domainA and I want to move the machine to domainB. I'm not sure about the message store impact among any other issues that may arise. I've seen most people creating a new EX2k machine and doing a SWING, but we've been 'matching' users from domainA with domainB so most of the necessary exchange accounts are duplicated from A to B. Is it possible/advisable to try to demote and rejoin this machine into domain B?
Looking for suggestions!
Thanks,
Chris

 

[Smorgan11]

would not suggest doing this. For exchage to work properly it has to be in an AD domain. If you demote this server which is a DC and there are no other DC's in the domain then this may cause so sort of corruption on the STore.

Also i personally have never demoted a DC and then put one into another domain. COuld get messy what with DNS registration and any Roles that may be left on the old server.

Sorry not much help i know but it just sounds to risky!!