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by dbrozier

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I need to migrate users out of a NT 4.0 domain into a Windows 2000 domain where they already have an account. If I use the Active Directory Migration Tool to move the users, will the imported account overwrite the existing account?
Is there a way to "merge" the acounts?

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by maxwell edison

The Active Directory Migration Tool provides an easy, secure, and fast way to migrate to Windows 2000 Active Directory service. As a system administrator, you can use this tool to diagnose any possible problems before starting migration operationsto Windows 2000 Server Active Directory. You can then use the task-based wizard to migrate users, groups, and computers; set correct file permissions; and migrate Microsoft Exchange Server mailboxes. The tool's reporting feature allows you to assessthe impact of the migration, both before and after move operations.

In many cases, if there is a problem, you can use the rollback features to automatically restore previous structures. The tool also provides support for parallel domains, so you can maintain your existing Windows NT? 4.0 domains while you deploy Windows 2000.

How to download and install:

See this link for the rest of the instructions and download links:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/tools/admt/default.asp

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Maxwell

by dbrozier

I am aware of the Active Directory Migration Tool, what I was wondering is "If I use the Active Directory Migration Tool to move the users, will the imported account overwrite the existing account?
Is there a way to "merge" the acounts? "

by vagab0nd

There is th eproduct from NetIQ named Domain Migration Administrator (DMA) that is a very powerful tool for migrating users and/or groups from NT domain to W2K. It merges accounts, preserves password, does reACLing of servers, etc. Obtain it - it would be useful for any administrator.

Good luck,
Vagab0nd

by vagab0nd

Hi, I've studied some documentation on ADMT and although there's no exact answer, I supppose it overwrites existing accounts as there are some options for conflicting situations as:
-Do not migrate
-Overwrite conflicting object
-Rename conflicting object
but no option "merge" or "add" as in DMA, so I guess you'll have to get yourself a copy of it.

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