new w2k server to take over as dc in NT 4.0 envirment

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Client has a nt 4.0 server (PDC) with no other servers in
the enviroment. It also is using SQL 7.0. I want to make
a new server2k the dc and transfer all data to it. Point
me in the right direction. Thanks
 
See:
How to Set Up ADMT for Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 Migration

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;260871



For one method.



The other method is to upgrade the PDC first.

See:

How To: Upgrade Windows NT Server 4.0 to Windows 2000 Server

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298107



For upgrading you would have to remove Win 2k from the new server and
install NT 4.0 on it as a BDC while connected to your existing network,
promote to PDC then upgrade to Win 2k and AD.



hth

DDS W 2k MVP MCSE
 
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