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More info?)
Hi Jon,
According to your scenario, I suggest you refer to the following article to
move win2k to anther server. However, I suggest you back up your system
first and do a test during a non-business time.
How to move a Windows 2000 installation to different hardware
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=249694
Since you have already purchased the new server, please use the steps in KB
249694 to backup the original server, connect the new machine in another
subnet and restore the system to the new box to test if it can function
correctly.
Alternatively, since you have two new servers, you can use the following
steps to achieve your goal:
The original server is Server 1, I called two new servers NewSrv1 and
NewSrv2. I assume you want to use NewSrv1 to replace Server1
1. Add NewSrv2 to the current domain and promote it to be an additional DC
for Server1; install AD-integrated DNS on NewSrv2. During this period, AD
and DNS information will be automatically replicated to NewSrv2.
2. Transfer FSMO role from Server1 to NewSrv2.
3. Backup Server1 to a tape in case you need to restore the system to
Server1.
4. Demote Server1 and then take it offline.
5. Run NewSrv2 for a period of time for test to make sure there is no
problem.
6. On machine NewSrv1, change computer name from NewSrv1 to Server1, change
the IP and then add NewSrv1 to the network.
7. Promote it to be an additional DC for NewSrv2; install AD-integrated DNS
on Server1. During this period, AD and DNS information will be
automatically replicated to Server1.
8. Transfer FSMO role from NewSrv2 to Server1
You now use NewSrv1 to replace Server1, AD and DNS information have been
seamlessly migrated to the new hardware. This method is more secure and
smooth.
With regards to the Exchange migration, I suggest you post Exchange related
question to microsoft.public.exchange.setup since the Exchange Expert will
provide more accurate information on the Exchange migration. I have talked
with the Exchange experts, it is better to use the similar steps to add a
interim server in the network as replacing OS. More details, please post
the question to Exchange newsgroup.
HTH!
Best regards,
Rebecca Chen
MCSE2000 MCDBA CCNA
Microsoft Online Partner Support
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