Here is the scenario. This is my first true DC change over. I understand from my “training” and research what everything is and does, but its the initial setup that I want to make sure I have right.
Server 2003 standard SP1. Its a DC, and a TS. AD is very very simple. 9 pc’s, and 9 users. no GP’s or GPO’s.
They are moving up from a white box to an HP quad core. Using all the same software including OSAS and ACT.
To start I am going to load the OS, and then install TS. Join the domain with a new IP and Server Name. I will then do a DCPROMO? I then should allow it 24 hours for DC roles to transfer? Then transfer all of my databases, and files over (obviously after installing OSAS and ACT on the new server). How does the AD install work? the same as TS? Then after that I can DCpromo the old DC to a member server and remove it from the network (after a few days of positive performance on the new server)…
I work for a consulting firm right now, and after 8 years of help desk/network administration as a jr. I am moving up to a Mid level, and starting the installs. Like I said I am very familiar with these “tools”, and how they work, just never had to do a initial setup… Also, the company is using all the same licenses. will that cause an issue when brining the new server online (windows product key, and TS licensing are my main concern.
Sorry for typing so much, but I want to understand it, and we (my company) are “to busy” for someone to actually train me. So I am trying to figure it out on my own. Once I get enough experience I am going to venture out on my own (as an individual IT consultant)…
Thanks in advance.
