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Move DNS server from a 2003 DC to a 2003.

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by alsthel

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Hey guys,
I have been searching the web for hours, but didn't find (or understood) any interesting things.
I got 2 servers here. both running under 2003 std. let's call them SRV1 and SRV2.
SRV1 is a DC, with AD, DNS, DHCP, etc, and also a Terminal server. SRV2 is a freshly new installed one.
We would like to move the DNS function from SRV1 to SRV2 and deactivate the DNS server on SRV1.

Is there any specific way to do that ?
Does SRV2 need to be a DC as well ?
DNS function is already installed on SRV2, but I am not really sure what to do then...
Do you have any link that could be helpful ?

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by dumphrey

On the second (new server) create a primary dns zone for the existing domain. Make sure its AD integrated (check box while creating zone through wizard). And set it to replicate with all AD integrated zones. Wait a while to make sure it has all info, then update dhcp pass out the new dns server info, and update all servers to use it as well. make sure you have the right forwarder configured in the new DNS server (usually points to isp dns as forwarder).
Then, just stop dns server on old machine, and or remove the server role. I would recommend leaving dns on the old server but creating a secondary zone for redundancy and dns failover.

by otaku_lord

I am demoting a 2003 server and moving the DNS service to a new 2003 server. Neither of these are the Primary DNS server on our network. would all of the aforementioned information be the same?

by otaku_lord

I have already read this article. I have a copy of it sitting on my desk beside me at this very moment. This article discusses the transfer of data from NT 4.0/2000 to 2003.

I just want to know how to move DNS from one server to another in a 2003 environment. Is there a way to export and import like DHCP or is it some long, drawn out, convoluted process?

by otaku_lord

As an addendum, the server was promoted to secondary DC and pulled the DNS from the primary. Issue resolved for me.

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