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Windows Server Forum / Windows 2000 / Active Directory / July 2008I want to remove my last Win2k DC from network
I have a small network with 2 Domain controllers. Originally, this network was setup with a Windows 2000 server only. Then later, we added a new Windows 2003 server and the new server was made into a second AD Domain Controller. I have made the 2003 box a GC server. The problem is that I can't remove the Win2k box. If that server is offline, NONE of the other servers or workstations will authenticate. In fact, if the 2000 server isn't running, the 2003 server will hang on bootup in the Applying Network Settings page and sit there for an hour (sometimes it never comes up at all). What have I done wrong here? I wish I could give more detail, but this has been a process going on for about 4 years and I can't remember everything we did. I do know that I used a Microsoft Document to do the "upgrade" of AD when I put in the 2003 server. But who knows? Ideas? jf >I have a small network with 2 Domain controllers. Originally, this network >was setup with a Windows 2000 server only. Then later, we added a new [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > everything we did. I do know that I used a Microsoft Document to do the > "upgrade" of AD when I put in the 2003 server. But who knows? You must transfer all of the FSMO (Flexible Single Master Operations) roles to the remaining DC. These are: Schema Master Domain Naming Master PDC Emulator RID Master Infrastructure Master You can use AD Domains and Trusts to transfer Domain Naming Master, AD Schema snap-ing for the Schema Master, and AD Users and Computers for the rest. Or you can use the NTDSUTIL utility.  SignatureRichard Mueller MVP Directory Services Hilltop Lab - http://www.rlmueller.net -- >>I have a small network with 2 Domain controllers. Originally, this >>network was setup with a Windows 2000 server only. Then later, we added a [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Schema snap-ing for the Schema Master, and AD Users and Computers for the > rest. Or you can use the NTDSUTIL utility. More detail here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324801 SignatureRichard Mueller MVP Directory Services Hilltop Lab - http://www.rlmueller.net -- You, sir, are a steely-eyed missile man. Thanks for the help! That did the trick! jf >>>I have a small network with 2 Domain controllers. Originally, this >>>network was setup with a Windows 2000 server only. Then later, we added [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324801 Glad to hear it worked out. Keep in mind that it is a very risky situation having a single domain controller. Try to imagine the work you are in for if the OS or the hardware go the way of all things. Best practices say that you should have at least 2 DCs. If set up properly, you will be able to continue running until you get the off line system back up (or replaced). If you mus continue to run with one DC, be sure to have a bullet proof disaster recovery process set up..... SignatureRegards, Hank Arnold Microsoft MVP Windows Server - Directory Services > You, sir, are a steely-eyed missile man. Thanks for the help! That did the > trick! [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] >> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324801 Hello Jeff, You have to move the 5 FSMO roles to the new server. Also if not done, make it DNS server adn reconfigure the clients to use this now as there preferred DNS. If the old one was also configured to obtain time from an external tim source you have to reconfigure that also. Move FSMO roles: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324801 Time service: http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/ce8890cf-ef46-4931-8e4a-2 fc5b4ddb0471033.mspx?mfr=true http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver/en/library/4a63190b-c594-4d43-9195-e 54e4cb89d251033.mspx?mfr=true Best regards Meinolf Weber Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm > I have a small network with 2 Domain controllers. Originally, this > network was setup with a Windows 2000 server only. Then later, we [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > jf |
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