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by jgarza

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I am the network administrator at a local high school. We currently have a network in which we employ two Dell PowerEdge 4300 servers running Windows NT 4.0. This summer we will be installing two new servers, Dell PowerEdge 4400's both. I am wondering if when installation time rolls around will I be able to retain the same domain name or will I have to come up with a new domain name. Also any pitfalls to look out? All info is greatly appreciated.

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by timthetoolman

Hi,

Could you please tell us a little more about your proposed setup?

Like... are the two new servers going to replace the old ones or be in addition to them?

If in addition, then what do you hope to run on them?

I cant think of any reasons in either scenario that would cause you to need another or a new domain name. So at least you shouldn't have to worry about that too much!

Cheers,
Tim.

by admin

I too am replacing a Dell in our Jr.-Sr. High School. If you are simple replacing boxes then I would have to say no. If you are adding boxes, then there is additional info. needed.

by jgarza

One server will be running ISA and WINS and the other will be running DHCP along with some other network applications that we use. The new servers will be in addition to the ones we currently have on campus.

by gigelul

Simply add these servers to your network. You don't have any problem if you don't change your Domain controller.

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