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I have a windows 2000 server and need to migrate my accounts and groups to windows 2003 ,since we are purchasing a new server with windows 20003 server enterprise editiom .I have gone thru the sites ,but if any one who has done it pratically ,can help me with some good resources,it would be helpful.
I've done this a few times and I don't have all of my information in front of me... here's what I can remember:
First off, you'll need to promote the Windows 2003 box to a domain controller. You'll first need to run adprep on the Windows 2000 Server box. adprep is on the 2003 CD (you should be able to find information on Google). This will put all of your Active Directory information on the new server.
Second, seize all of the FSMO roles from the old server. If you're not keeping the old box, the new box will take over everything.
Third, move your data. Make sure that any logon scripts are changed to reference the new server. Make sure any group policy that references the old server is changed.
Last, run dcpromo on the old box and demote it.
Understand that this doesn't include a few details... At the very least, this should give you a starting point for your upgrade.
thks for the same.
i have a windows 2003 with ad installed .My old server is 2000 with ad and want to migrate the users and group settings from 2000 to 2003 with admt tool.
do i need to run adprep on the 2000 dc ,for migrating the users sid's.
The easiest way to migrate all of those settings is to promote the new server to a Domain Controller using DCPROMO.EXE. When the server reboots, it will automatically retrieve all of the Active Directory information (including group policy, logon scripts, user accounts, passwords, etc.) from the other Domain Controller.
For a Windows Server 2003 to be added to an existing Windows 2000 Server Domain, you'll need to run ADPREP. If you don't run it, you will get an error on the console when you try to promote the Win2K3 box that will tell you what to do.
my prob is i cant use the upgrade option,as win3k is on a new server..