Revert to standard file server from DC

[tviman]

I've never worked with Domain Controllers so please bear with me...

I have a W2003 server that was initially set up as a Domain Controller but is not being used as such. All I want to do is remove the DC and change it back to a standard server. I'm also having to do this remotely. What traps and pitfalls am do I need to watch out for when I demote this machine?

Also, there are no other DC's in the mix.

All your suggestions and ideas are always appreciated.

 

[GrimR]

dcpromo to demote it. But then there will be no domain. Why not leave it?

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[58sniper]

If there are no other DCs, then demoting this one will delete your AD domain. ANYTHING domain related will no longer work.

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Plan for performance, and capacity takes care of itself. Plan for capacity, and suffer poor performance.

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[tviman]

The server was never meant to be a domain - just a file server. There's just 2 other PC's using the server and AD is overkill for it's use. And, the server will better use the resources currently being domain services.

Thanks for your ideas & suggestions.