Domain Controller Removal

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Brad Marchand

Hey All:

First just want to say thanks for the forum I have found
lots of great info here.

On to the problem... we have 41 Windows 2000 servers with
5 Domain Controllers. This morning I asked a couple of my
people to rebuild one of the DC's. I expressly noted that
before they start the rebuild (new install) they demote
the server to a member server. However, when I walked back
there I noticed they forgot b/c the object was still in AD
in the Domain Controllers folder. Yes... I about blew my
top. Anyway, my question is since the old domain
controller no longer exists how do I remove the object
safely/correctly from Active Directory?

Do I follow this TID: 216498 HOW TO: Remove Data in Active
Directory After an Unsuccessful Domain Controller Demotion?

Thanks in advance for all the help!

Sincerely,
Brad Marchand
State of North Carolina
Dept. of Juvenile Justice
 
Yes follow that article to remove the metadata for the dc that was not
demoted.
 
Great... thanks guys I will start with the removal and
report back with the results.
-----Original Message-----
Yes follow that article to remove the metadata for the dc that was not
demoted.

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Richard McCall [MSFT]

"This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
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Hey All:

First just want to say thanks for the forum I have found
lots of great info here.

On to the problem... we have 41 Windows 2000 servers with
5 Domain Controllers. This morning I asked a couple of my
people to rebuild one of the DC's. I expressly noted that
before they start the rebuild (new install) they demote
the server to a member server. However, when I walked back
there I noticed they forgot b/c the object was still in AD
in the Domain Controllers folder. Yes... I about blew my
top. Anyway, my question is since the old domain
controller no longer exists how do I remove the object
safely/correctly from Active Directory?

Do I follow this TID: 216498 HOW TO: Remove Data in Active
Directory After an Unsuccessful Domain Controller Demotion?

Thanks in advance for all the help!

Sincerely,
Brad Marchand
State of North Carolina
Dept. of Juvenile Justice
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Hey guys, thanks for the help your advice worked like a
charm!!! Gotta thank the Computer Gods for the Microsoft
and Novell newsgroups!
-----Original Message-----
Yes follow that article to remove the metadata for the dc that was not
demoted.

--
Richard McCall [MSFT]

"This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights."
Hey All:

First just want to say thanks for the forum I have found
lots of great info here.

On to the problem... we have 41 Windows 2000 servers with
5 Domain Controllers. This morning I asked a couple of my
people to rebuild one of the DC's. I expressly noted that
before they start the rebuild (new install) they demote
the server to a member server. However, when I walked back
there I noticed they forgot b/c the object was still in AD
in the Domain Controllers folder. Yes... I about blew my
top. Anyway, my question is since the old domain
controller no longer exists how do I remove the object
safely/correctly from Active Directory?

Do I follow this TID: 216498 HOW TO: Remove Data in Active
Directory After an Unsuccessful Domain Controller Demotion?

Thanks in advance for all the help!

Sincerely,
Brad Marchand
State of North Carolina
Dept. of Juvenile Justice
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