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Upgrading Windows NT server

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by isaacs

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I have Windows NT 4.0 server setup as a PDC and also have a Windows NT 4.0 server setup as the BDC. I have roughly 200 users using these servers and want to migrate to Windows 2000. I not only want to migrate the software but I also would like to upgarde the server hardware as well. I'm not sure where to start do I upgrade the current servers with 2000 then replace these server with new boxes or should I bring in the new servers on 2000 as bdc and then promote the to the pdc????? Can I keepthe same Domain name??? thanks

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by dixon_fe

Personally, I'm not a fan of upgrading systems...especially servers. If it's within your budget, I'd get new boxes for a fresh install, moving over the essential files. That all boils down to personal preference of course.

As far as keeping your domain name, yes, you can.

by techkid

In an Active Directory structure there are only Domain Controllers, no Primary or Backup. Microsoft has some great step by step articles on their support site. If you're not familiar with Win 2000 I would strongly recommend reading through those before you do this. W2K is a lot different than NT in many respects so it would be in your best interest to understand W2K/Active Directory before moving ahead

by timwalsh

Answer 2 is a good start! Here's some more info: In order to keep all your user accounts you have to follow the migration path. To do this you must install Win2K (and Active Directory)on the NT 4.0 PDC to start. From there, you can either get new boxes and transfer DC roles or upgrade the second server, transfer DC roles and then upgrade the first server.

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