adding and removing a server
I currently have two servers running my small network. I purchased a new one and would like to retire the two older ones. what is the best method of doing this? Should I set up the new server and add it to the domain then remove the old ones?
July 14th, 2011 2:44am

What roles do the two servers have? Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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July 14th, 2011 3:31am

They are both dhcp, dns, DC, and AD.
July 14th, 2011 5:03am

Upgrade Domain Controllers: Microsoft Support Quick Start for Adding Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controllers to Existing Domains http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/upgrade-domain-controllers-to-windows-server-2008-r2(WS.10).aspx How to create or move a global catalog in Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, or Small Business Server 2000 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313994 Also follow along here on Meinolf's page. http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/archive/2010/02/10/upgrading-an-active-directory-domain-from-windows-server-2003-to-windows-server-2008-or-windows-server-2008-r2.aspx Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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July 14th, 2011 5:09am

I will give this a try, thank you very much for the help
July 14th, 2011 5:22am

You're welcome. Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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July 14th, 2011 5:23am

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