UPGRADE FROM NT4 TO WIN2K

[IANFG]

I am in the process of migrating my NT4 domain to Win2k by upgrading the NT4 PDC to a 2K DC. I want to increase the c: partition from the 4GB restricted by NT4 to a larger partition that can be allowed by 2K, I have the disk capacity but have not found a way to increase the partition, can't use Partition Magic 8 as it doesn't support 2k Server, can anyone help.

 

[markdmac]

I'd suggest a multi tiered process.

Assuming you have at least one BDC in the NT4 domain:

Promote the BDC to PDC. Upgrade that server.
Backup your data on the old PDC. Verify you can restore.
Wipe the old PDC and do a fresh install of Win2K.
Restore your data/apps.

Having to reinstall the applications will add time, but the time it takes to rebuild the OS is about the same. Restoring data should not be a big deal.


I hope you find this post helpful. Please let me know if it was.

Regards,

Mark

 

[Ringers]

If you upgrade to NT4.51 you will be able to upgrade directly to windows 2000 server. The make your hard disk dynamic and be able to use all the space avaiable.

 

[win2kroot]

IanFG

1. Warning: be carefull with dynamic disks. There is software that does not recognize dynamic disks.

2. Try to use Acronis Partition Expert (trial version)
or even better: use partition commander from v-com.


ciao

 

[markdmac]

Win2KRoot, I wanted to check out the trial of Acronis Partition Expert but their site only seems to have the option to buy it. Where did you find a trial version for download?

I hope you find this post helpful. Please let me know if it was.

Regards,

Mark