How to convert our Windows NT DNS box to a Windows 2000 box.

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Phil said:
Can anyone direct me to some resources on how this is
done?

Many thanks.
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At a cmd prompt, type in:
convert nt4 /newsys:w2k

Just kidding.... :-)

I hope you have some reading time, unless you can attend a couple classes,
one to learn AD, learn DNS, and the other to learn possible migration paths,
depending on your scenario. This way you can see the different approaches
with actual hands on training.

First you need to design it. This way you can iron down your strategy. But
there are two methods for moving to W2k:

One method is upgrading the box itself. But there are steps to make sure you
have a back up first and a fallback. Good for a large infrastructure.

The other is installing a brand new domain in a new forest and migrate the
users. This is actually the best in a small environment.

Choose a different name than your external name.
Do not choose a single label name (use domain.com instead of domain)

Keep in mind, DNS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING HERE with AD. All internal
machines MUST ONLY USE the internal DNS that AD will be using. DO not ever
use your ISP's DNS in your internal machines' IP properties or guaranteed
errors. To get Internet access, configure a forwarder on your internal DNS
to your ISP. Follow this how to configure a forwarder:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=300202.

Best Practice Active Directory Design for Managing Windows Networks [and
DNS]:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pr...chnologies/activedirectory/plan/bpaddsgn.mspx

Active Directory - All about it [For Design see section on Planning &
Deployment Guides]:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/technologies/directory/ad/default.asp

Deploying and Designing Active Directory [DNS Design, Migration, Cert Auth,
Branch Offices, Exchange, ADC, Import-Export, etc]:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pr...hnologies/activedirectory/deploy/default.mspx

Chapter 4 - Active Directory Design:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/exchange/2000/all/reskit/en-us/part2/c04names.mspx

Chapter 9 - Designing the Active Directory Structure:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...server/reskit/en-us/deploy/part3/chapt-9.mspx

254680 - DNS Namespace Planning:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;254680

285983 - Considerations for Designing Namespaces in Windows 2000-Based
Domain:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;285983

Configure DNS for AD:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/en/server/help/sag_DNS_pro_ConfigServerForDS.htm

DNS Requirements for Deploying Active Directory:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...andard/proddocs/en-us/sag_DNSchecklist_ds.asp

237675 - Setting Up the Domain Name System for Active Directory [Clearly
states NT4's DNS does not support SRVs]:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;237675

DNS Requirements for Deploying Active Directory in Windows 2000:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows200...echinfo/reskit/en-us/deploy/dgbd_ads_kuha.asp


Once you understand that stuff.... then off to migration...


Domain Migration Cookbook - Index and Cover:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/deploy/cookbook/cookintr.mspx

Planning Migration from Windows NT to Windows 2000:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pr...chnologies/activedirectory/plan/migntw2k.mspx

Deploying and Designing Active Directory [DNS Design, Migration, Cert Auth,
Branch Offices, Exchange, ADC, Import-Export, etc]:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pr...hnologies/activedirectory/deploy/default.mspx

Active Directory Migration Tool Overview:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/downloads/admtool.mspx



Regards,
Ace

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Ace Fekay, MCSE 2000, MCSE+I, MCSA, MCT, MVP
Microsoft Windows MVP - Active Directory
 
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