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by clrmdc

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This may seem very basic to some of you, But do I have to install Active directory service on my new WIN2000 Server? This server will be a second server on our netowrk primarily used as a second exchange server.

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by erikdr

Just run the DCPROMO wizard. This takes care of all steps, but many answers still can take some thoughtful preparation.

Hope this helps,

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by aekland

The win2k server will function fine as a member server in an nt4.0 or a w2k domain. If you have an w2k domain it will utilize the added features of AD without any additional install. Only run the dcpromo if you want it to be a domain controller.

by tony.colgrove

As stated you can run Win2K as a member server in either NT4 or Win2K domains, no problem. If you want your exchange server to also be a domain controller, you will have step back and look at your environment.
If its an NT4 domain you have to upgrade your PDC to Win2k and Active Directory, before you add anymore Win2K DC's into the mix. Active Directory does not function as a BDC in a NT4 domain.

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