Windows Forum

Ask something
Discussion Locked

W2k and 2003

0 helpful
6 replies

by casta 1 view

Closed to new repliesThis discussion is closed. It stays readable, but it takes no new replies.

Hi all,
I am starting to migrate our NT domain to windows 2000 domain. I just received the windows 2003 media and I am curious about installing windows 2000 as a DC, and then install windows 2003 on a different box as an additional DC on the domain. Do you see or have experienced any issues by having both OSes on the network? Besides that I should wait a little longer until MS comes up with the SP1 for 2003 !!. I want to install and configure windows 2003 on another box so I can become more familiar with it. At this point I don't know how much different both Oses are, I am assuming that windows 2003 has an XP interface and probably better migration tools the windows 2000 server. Any help is really appreciated. Thank you

6 replies

by dc1

If you haven't started your migration other than the design aspect wait until you have tested in the lab with 2003. Better replication capabilities, security, etc than 2000. Migration tool (ADMT) allows for passwords to be migrated as well but youcould have also used this with 2000.

by casta

DC1, I am trying to rate your answer but when I press Submit I receive a page that reads "No ratings submitted" I'll keep trying. Thank you for your response

by cmeredith

I have also learned that, especially in larger networks, that having both OSes run as DCs may cause problems. In a very large 2003 migration project I am involved in, a MS developer from the 2003 project advised against both OSes as DCs. Of course the problems he mentioned may not be as bad in a smaller network w/ fewer servers and domains.

by casta

Thanks for your input. I guess I just go with 2000 DCs, and maybe upgrade to 2003 later, if needed.

This discussion is closed to new replies.