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Moving PDC to standalone different doma

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by ndufour

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I want to move an nt server that was a pdc in a different domain. The domain names are actually the same. We had 2 different locations and the doamins were standalones. Do I need to re-install nt server and what is the easiest way? Also any specifics (hardware0to be aware that might need to be re-installed.

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by gigelul

If you want to be PDC for new location:
-if in that location you have a PDC only, reinstall as BDC and after that promote as PDC.
-if you have a PDC and a BDC, reinstall as BDC and promote as PDC. After that the old PDC will be BDC and can remove it if you wish.
-if you don't have a domain controller you can use as is it but you must authenticate all workstation and create accounts for users.
Hope this help you

by gigelul

Later I see that you have a domain controler. You can't use as is it in a new domain (no matter that the name is the same). Follow point 1 or 2.

by ndufour

I want this server to be a standalone unit. I plan on using it for exchange. I believe I need to re-install nt but should I use MS cd or IBM's software cd?

by timwalsh

In NT4, in order to change a PDC to anything else (i.e. member server or stand-alone server), NT must be reinstalled. Before doing so, make sure you take inventory of all hardware installed (video card, NIC, SCSI adapter, modem, etc.) and ensure you have access to the latest drivers available.

Since you mention IBM CDs, I'm assuming this is an IBM computer. If IBM included reinstall disks (OS and , your best bet may be to use them as they probably include drivers for the hardware that came with your computer (this will probably get your computer up and running quicker). After NT is reinstalled, you can then upgrade your drivers to the latest versions and install the latest Service Pack (SP6a) for NT. If all IBM included was a repackaged Windows NT CD, then you can use either IBM's CD or one from MS.

Hope this answers your questions.

by 1nfo

you have to reinstall OS if you move it to a different domain, even though the domain name is the same. Because the internal SID for the two domain is different.

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