what is the use of additional domain controller
what is the use of additional domain controller
thanks dude
i have one more Q
that is how to rename the domain name in windows 2003 server,
i have the setup like, domain controller and additional domain controller running in virtual server
thanks once again for your previous reply
See if this links can solve your problem : http://forums.techarena.in/active-directory/909265.htm
http://forums.techarena.in/server-migration/944492.htm
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../bb405948.aspx
To rename a domain controller, take the following steps:
- Log on to the domain controller you want to rename.
- Click the Start menu and right-click My Computer.
- Select Properties from the Context menu.
- Select the Computer Name tab and click the Change button. You will see a message telling you that you cannot move a domain controller without demoting it and that you are only changing the name of the domain controller in an existing domain. Click OK to continue.
- Enter the new host name of the domain controller and click OK. A dialog box will ask you for appropriate credentials to complete the name change.
- Enter the user name and password of a user who is a member of the Domain Admins group.
- Acknowledge the warning that you will need to restart the computer.
- Click OK to exit the Properties screens and restart the computer.
The name change will be complete once the computer restarts. It may take some time before users or other computers within Active Directory can find the new domain controller, as the changes propagate gradually throughout the Directory.
How to rename the domain name
for example
may domain name is
123.xyz.com
123 is the name of the domain controller
xyz.com is the name of the domain
i want to change the name of the domain
that is
from xyz.com to abc.com
it is possible in windows 2003 i know that
but how, how will it affect current setup
See this suggestion if this could help you : Domain rename tools
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How to raise domain and forest functional levels in Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Domain Rename Tools
Support WebCast: Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Rename Operation
TechNet Support WebCast: Renaming domains when Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 is in the Active Directory
as per my knowledge you cannot rename domain name. but you can redirect visitor from xyz.com to abc.com.
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