Transferring PDC role of exchange server box to a different server
Hello,
I'm not sure if I'm on the correct forum, here is the scenario I have.
I'm running Windows Server x64 Standard Edition with Exchange Server 2007 installed, another server is running Windows Server 2003 R2 Edition.
I need to reinstall my current exchange server box. I will be adding a temporary server to replace exchange server while I am doing reinstall on the server. Ran NETDOM /query FSMO, found out that the exchange server box is running the PDC, RID pool
Manager and Infrastructure owner. Is it safe to transfer all three roles to Windows Server 2003 R2 Edition server that is on the network already? Then move all appropriate data on the temp server that I will be using for exchange.
May 24th, 2011 9:02pm
You can move FSMO roles.
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May 24th, 2011 9:28pm
Thanks,
Just want to confirm that If I do a dcpromo on my exchange, then I will break my exchange setup.
May 24th, 2011 9:34pm
Not sure I follow you. Dcpromo to demote the domaincontroller?
Install Exchange on other server, move everything. Do demotion after everything is moved from this server.
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May 24th, 2011 9:39pm
Got it.
Thanks.
May 24th, 2011 9:54pm