Active Directory Question:
How to upgrade from Windows 2003 DC to Windows 2008 DC?
Answers:
Answer #1Windows 2003 must be running with SP2
Run adprep /forestprep
Run adprep /domainprep
Start the installation from Windows 2008 DVD
Domain level must be in Native Mode
Installation must be started from windows 2003 OS
Run adprep /forestprep
Run adprep /domainprep
Start the installation from Windows 2008 DVD
Domain level must be in Native Mode
Installation must be started from windows 2003 OS
Answer #2After "Normal Boot" insert Windows Server 2008 DVD and there you should find option to "Upgrade" while the previous version is running in the background.
Adprep /forestptep and adprerp /domainprep for migration of running Active Directory.
Adprep /forestptep and adprerp /domainprep for migration of running Active Directory.
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