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  1. 13-01-2009 #1
    PARRISH
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    Demoting Domain Controller?

    I have got 2 Domain controllers and Windows 2003 Standard and I want to retire one of them. Can anyone tell me what is the best way to release it from the network? I remember that I have to demote it from the role of DC first but I do not know for sure how to go ahead? Can anyone please help me? Thanks.
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  2. 13-01-2009 #2
    Zachary
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    Re: Demoting Domain Controller?

    To demote a domain controller

    1. On a domain controller, click Start, and then click Run.
    2. In Open, type dcpromo to open the Active Directory Installation Wizard, and then click Next.
    3. On the Remove Active Directory page, click Next, and then continue to follow the wizard.

    More information here - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc740017.aspx
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  3. 13-01-2009 #3
    Mr. Boo Bear
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    If the domain controller to be decommissioned hosts any Encrypting File System (EFS) encrypted files, you must take precautions to protect the private key for the recovery agent for the local EFS-encrypted documents. It is possible for this key to be lost during the demotion when the Security Accounts Manager (SAM) is recreated on the computer.

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../cc755937.aspx
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