Hi. We’re a 60-user LAN running on NT4 as our domain controller. For the first time we’ll attempt to implement Active DIrectory along with an upgrade of the DC from NT to Windows 2003. The following are some questions we have and any input is greatly appreciated.
Current setup:
Server A (File server)- Domain controller on Windows NT 4 Server
Server B (print server)- member server on Windows 2000
Server C (DB server)- member server on WIndows 2000
Server D (SQL server)- member server on Windows 2000
LAN client workstations – Windows XP Pro, Windows 2000 Pro, Windows 98 and Windows 95.
Plans:
1. Upgrade Server A to Windows 2003 with Active Directory.
2. Make Server C as another domain controller and keep its existing operating system and setup
Questions:
1. Must all servers have the same OS level and Active Directory installed for AD to work?
2. Can Server C keep its current OS level and database setup if Active Directory is added to it?
3. How will the AD implementation affect the client users? Need any changes on the client workstation?
Thansks much:)