I am about to embark on a similar task.
I have a root DC running DNS that is slowly dying. I have a fresh server to take it's place. The fresh server will use a new hostname. Two scenarios I envision:
(1) Promote and install DNS on the fresh server, using a temporary IP Address. Make the fresh box a GC. Migrate FMSO's from the dead server, remove it's GC, demote, remove DNS and remove it from the domain, and then shutdown the dying server. Ensure all replication and computer objects are gone. Assign the dying server's IP to the fresh server.
-or-
(2) Demote, remove DNS and shutdown the dying server. Assign it's IP to the fresh server. Promote and install DNS on the fresh box.
I am thinking scenario (1) would be the cleanest, albiet more time consuming, scenario. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
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If you're running a Certificate Authority on that DC, you can't change
the computer name without first uninstalling Certificate Services. I'm
not sure what the impact would be on the chain of trust if you reinstall
CertSvcs after the name change.
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Bradley,
CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP]
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 10:04 AM
To: ActiveDir@mail.activedir.org
Subject: Re: [ActiveDir] Any impacts to domain controller when
changingits IP?
In SBSland they made a change IP address wizard for our DCs because
invariably we forget something...
DHCP
WINS
kitchen sink stuff, etc
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sbs/2003/support/43dd693a-0
cc4-47fd-94c7-cfe200439f41.mspx?mfr=true
You can see what the wizard does.. which is are the changes you will
need to do
Jobsz wrote:
>
> Dear all,
>
> Because our company is being merged by another company, in the process
> of integration we need change the internal IP address and computer
name.
>
> Our domain controller of Windows Server 2003.
> We have to change its computer name and internal IP but no need to
> change The domain name, because we want to let run for 3 months.
>
> Anyone could tell me what impacts brought by these changes?
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated!
>
>
> With best regards
> Jobs.Zhao
>
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