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MSNews · Guest

I want to migrate NT 4 PDC to win3k, without doing upgrade I want to migrate
to new server.

Can I use same domain name for new server ?.

Danny Sanders · Guest

Migrating to AD from NT requires a trust be set up between the two domains.
You can not set up a trust between two domains with the same name.

I would suggest renaming the NT domain before you start the migration.

See:
How to Rename a Domain

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;169741

hth

DDS W 2k MVP MCSE

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Rebecca Chen [MSFT] · Guest

Hello,

Yes, as Danny has stated, migration NT from win2k3 first and then rename
the win2k3 domain name.

I would like to list the following methods for your reference, you can
choose one to achieve this goal:

Method 1: Rename NT domain name
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Before you take any action to the new server, rename the NT domain first,
please refer to the following:

150298 Renaming a Windows NT PDC or BDC
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=150298

Next, use the migration process to migrate user accounts etc.

Method 2: Rename Windows 2k3 domain name
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1. Install win2k3 on the new server.
2. Promote it to DC.
3. Use the ADMT to migrate user accounts etc to win2k3 server.

KB:
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Domain Rename Tools

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/downloads/domainrename.mspx

Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Domain Rename
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/f/c/cfcbff04-97ca-4fca-9e8c-3a9c90a
2a2e2/Domain-Rename-Procedure.doc

Method 3: Add a new server as a intermittent server
====================
If you have another new server, you use migration process twice. It goes
like this:
NOTE: I assume the original domain name is ABC
1. Install Windows 2k3 on a server name
2. Promote it to DC named EFG.com
3. Use migration process to migrate info from ABC to EFG.com
4. Take all NT DC offline
5. Install Win2k3 on the Compaq machine
6. Promote it to DC called ABC.com
7. Use migration process to migrate info from EFG.com to ABC.com

In any case, the process would be complex and time-consuming if you want to
use the same domain name.

Further questions, let us get in touch!

Best regards,

Rebecca Chen

MCSE2000 MCDBA CCNA

Microsoft Online Partner Support
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