Re: How to transfer NT4 domain to W2K domain?

From: kitten (kitten@cwls.net)
Date: 02/13/03 

From: "kitten" <kitten@cwls.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:05:14 +0800

1. Keep the existing NT4 PDC. Install a NT4 BDC, sync the BDC with the PDC.
2. Disconnect the BDC from existing network, promo the BDC ot PDC, do it in
an isolated network.
3. Then upgrade the new PDC to W2k DC.
4. Backup the data from the old file server with NTbackup, and restore to
the new 2k DC and keep the permission.
5. Test the users logon and file permission, if OK, disconnect the PDC and
bring the 2k DC on line

"Andrey Kondakov" <andrew54@bezeqint.net> wrote in message
news:eFQpvir0CHA.1636@TK2MSFTNGP10...
> Hello All,
>
> I need some help. I got working NT4 domain. Now my boss
> told me to install Windows 2000 domain instead of later one.
> He asked not to destroy or modify existing NT4 PDC and its
> users. Just install new Win2000 server with Active Directory.
> Basicaly, it's not the problem, I can do it. The problem is to
> transfer all users and groups correctly to new domain. How can I do it?
> Is it possible at all?
>
> The next problem is in my file server with tonns of different permissions.
> I'm going to move it to new domain, but how can I keep existing
permissions?
> To create new permissions is very hard job, I'd like to accomplish
transfer
> in easier way, at less time interval.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Andrey
>
>

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