... Remembering to connect to the domain naming master DC in the steps below, of course :)
neil -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Desmond Sent: 04 April 2006 15:51 To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Removing a domain from a forest Jason- You need to do a metadata cleanup using ntdsutil. The syntax/steps is below (as I recall) Ntdsutil Metadata cleanup Connections Connect to server <somelivedc> Quit Select operation target List domains Select domain K Quit Remove selected domain Quit Quit You can just dump the exchange admin group (and routing group/connectors if you have those). Thanks, Brian Desmond [EMAIL PROTECTED] c - 312.731.3132 > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:ActiveDir- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jason Benway > Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 10:19 AM > To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org > Subject: [ActiveDir] Removing a domain from a forest > > One of our sister companies was sold off and the WAN link has been > removed. But the domain ,including exchange 2003, information is still > in our AD forest. Can I just delete the administrative group in Exchange > and then remove the domain in domains and trusts. > > Since now of that domains servers are no longer available, most of the > kb articles I've found don't apply. > > Thank you > jb > > -------------------------- > Jason Benway > Network Services Manager > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > GHSP > 1250 S.Beechtree > Grand Haven, MI 49417 > 616-847-8474 > Fax: 616-850-1208 > List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx > List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx > List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ PLEASE READ: The information contained in this email is confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you are not an intended recipient of this email please notify the sender immediately and delete your copy from your system. You must not copy, distribute or take any further action in reliance on it. Email is not a secure method of communication and Nomura International plc ('NIplc') will not, to the extent permitted by law, accept responsibility or liability for (a) the accuracy or completeness of, or (b) the presence of any virus, worm or similar malicious or disabling code in, this message or any attachment(s) to it. If verification of this email is sought then please request a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated this email: (1) is not, and should not be treated or relied upon as, investment research; (2) contains views or opinions that are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NIplc; (3) is intended for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. NIplc does not provide investment services to private customers. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England no. 1550505 VAT No. 447 2492 35. Registered Office: 1 St Martin's-le-Grand, London, EC1A 4NP. A member of the Nomura group of companies. List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
