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salara · August 3rd, 2004, 04:10 AM

Hi, All

Currently we have two possibility options to join Windows 2003 Server and Exchange 2003 box to our current NT.4 domain, I hope it’s useful for all.
We can just "assign" the Exchange 2003 box to an NT.4 domain, but in spite of the fact that Exchange 2003 uses Active Directory (thus the need to upgrade the NT.4 domain is first).

First option:
We can build another NT.4 Server box, set it up as a BDC. Once complete, remove it from GL-TRADE Network and promote it to the PDC. Reboot, afterwards upgrade to Windows 2003 and AD.

First Option steps
1- Build NT.4 BDC Server.
2- Remove the NT.4 PDC Server from network.
3- Promote NT.4 BDC Server to NT.4 PDC Server.
4- Upgrade to Windows 2003 and AD.
5- Set the WINS and DNS on the server.
6- Use the Active Directory Connector (ADC) to replicate the Exchange Server 5.5 mailboxes to Active Directory.
7- Assign the Exchange 2003 box to the Windows 2003 Domain as the server that is running Exchange Server 5.5.
8- Use the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in to move the mailbox from the server that is running Exchange Server 5.5 to the server that is running Exchange 2003.
9- Remove Exchange 5.5 box from Network.
10- Assign the windows 2003 box to the Windows 2003 Domain.

Second option:
We can create a trust between the 2 domains, Use a migration tool to migrate the 5.5 users over to 2003, then do the domain rename.

Second Option steps
1- Set the WINS and DNS on both servers.
2- Create a trust between the NT.4 PDC Server and Windows 2003 Domain.
3- Use the Active Directory Connector (ADC) to replicate the Exchange Server 5.5 mailboxes to Active Directory.
4- Use the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in to move the mailbox from the server that is running Exchange Server 5.5 to the server that is running Exchange 2003.
5- Remove Exchange 5.5 box from Network.
6- Remove NT.4 PDC Server from Network.
7- Rename Windows 2003 Domain to takeover the role of the NT.4 PDC Server.
8- Reassign the Exchange 2003 box to Windows 2003 Domain new name.

We have also the exact same thing as M Six has; there are literally thousands of folders and hundreds of shares.
My question also, is there any way to transfer all the files and still retain share and permission info? Or do I have to re-share everything and reset all the permissions?

Thanks
salara

August 3rd, 2004, 04:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
salara Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8	Hi, All Currently we have two possibility options to join Windows 2003 Server and Exchange 2003 box to our current NT.4 domain, I hope it’s useful for all. We can just "assign" the Exchange 2003 box to an NT.4 domain, but in spite of the fact that Exchange 2003 uses Active Directory (thus the need to upgrade the NT.4 domain is first). First option: We can build another NT.4 Server box, set it up as a BDC. Once complete, remove it from GL-TRADE Network and promote it to the PDC. Reboot, afterwards upgrade to Windows 2003 and AD. First Option steps 1- Build NT.4 BDC Server. 2- Remove the NT.4 PDC Server from network. 3- Promote NT.4 BDC Server to NT.4 PDC Server. 4- Upgrade to Windows 2003 and AD. 5- Set the WINS and DNS on the server. 6- Use the Active Directory Connector (ADC) to replicate the Exchange Server 5.5 mailboxes to Active Directory. 7- Assign the Exchange 2003 box to the Windows 2003 Domain as the server that is running Exchange Server 5.5. 8- Use the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in to move the mailbox from the server that is running Exchange Server 5.5 to the server that is running Exchange 2003. 9- Remove Exchange 5.5 box from Network. 10- Assign the windows 2003 box to the Windows 2003 Domain. Second option: We can create a trust between the 2 domains, Use a migration tool to migrate the 5.5 users over to 2003, then do the domain rename. Second Option steps 1- Set the WINS and DNS on both servers. 2- Create a trust between the NT.4 PDC Server and Windows 2003 Domain. 3- Use the Active Directory Connector (ADC) to replicate the Exchange Server 5.5 mailboxes to Active Directory. 4- Use the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in to move the mailbox from the server that is running Exchange Server 5.5 to the server that is running Exchange 2003. 5- Remove Exchange 5.5 box from Network. 6- Remove NT.4 PDC Server from Network. 7- Rename Windows 2003 Domain to takeover the role of the NT.4 PDC Server. 8- Reassign the Exchange 2003 box to Windows 2003 Domain new name. We have also the exact same thing as M Six has; there are literally thousands of folders and hundreds of shares. My question also, is there any way to transfer all the files and still retain share and permission info? Or do I have to re-share everything and reset all the permissions? Thanks salara Last edited by salara : August 3rd, 2004 at 04:15 AM.