What happens to DNS server after a W2K DC is demoted?

[308win]

I have a w2k domain controller that I would like to gracefully retire. All the I'm ready to run DCPromo->Demote on it. One question I have is what to expect to happen to the DNS server on it. Does it stay installed and untouched as an active directory intergrated DNS server?

Thanks in advance.

 

[markdmac]

No, AD integrated requires the DNS server be a DC. Make sure you have DNS running on another DC. Make sure you have removed this DC from the DHCP scope options and any other servers static IP information. As I recall, when you run DCPROMO it will uninstall DNS.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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