Redmond Magazine

Migrating Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Domains

Of the many remediation efforts IT organizations must undergo when migrating off Windows Server 2003, the decommissioning of antiquated Active Directory domain controllers to implement the more robust ...
Ars Technica

Adding a Windows 2003 DC to a Windows 2000 Domain?

I want to add a new 2003 domain controller to a 2000 domain and then eventually make that one the primary DC, and take out the old primary one. 1. Run ADPREP /FORESTPREP on a domain controller in your ...
Ars Technica

Adding RDS roles to my Domain Controller fails. says server must be joined to domain

So doing a P2V into Hyper-V of the existing system, and spinning up a new RDSH would be the preferred setup. Hacking up the security model on the domain controller to pull it off is digging yourself a ...
TechRepublic

Password replication for read-only domain controllers in Windows Server 2008

The read-only domain controller is easy to set up, but you need to perform a few more steps to properly use it. Here are the steps required for computer accounts. If your organization wants to fully ...
TechRepublic

You shouldn’t change domain controller network settings, but here’s how to do it if you must

Changing network settings on a domain controller can be a risky ordeal. It’s best avoided, but if you must do it make sure to follow these tips. Active Directory domain controllers (DCs) are probably ...