Does anyone know if this will work? Yes, I know... we are going to be migrating to server 2003, but maybe not before deploying Windows 7.

Yes, Windows 7 will work in a Windows 2000 domain. However, you may have to modify which how Windows 7 handles NTLMresponses. Open GPEDIT.MSC and go to Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options. Fie the policy named Network Security: LAN Manager authentication level. The default setting is Send NTLMv2 response only; however, you may need to set this to Send NTLM response only to work with a Windows 2000 domain. The Explain tab will contain practically all of the information you will need to make the correct decision. Good luck.

Thanks for the reply. I already am running "Send NTLM V2 Response Only \ refuse LM & NTLM" for that setting in my Win2k server AD Group Policy. From what you are saying, I presume that matches the default in Win 7, correct?

In your situation, you should be okay. One painless way of testing is to create a test container that contains the Windows 7 machines. On one of your more powerful machines, you can install a couple of instances of Windows 7 in virtual machines and then join the virtual machines to the domain. Keep one Win 7 machine in a default state while you tinker with the other if you have trouble joining your W2KAD. Once you have the settings nailed down, then you can move to the bare metal.

iamnotageek said: Does anyone know if this will work? Yes, I know... we are going to be migrating to server 2003, but maybe not before deploying Windows 7. Welp... I can speak from experience that yes, it will work - and Ididn't have to do any modifications. Surprisingly Vista and Win 7 beta 1 were both equally smooth in connecting to my Win 2k server. In fact, out of all of the systems I've ever connected to an AD domain, Win 7 was probably the easiest, most hassle free - and the fastest yet.

Thanks for all the help!