NT4 server user base import to 2003 server?

GeorgGG · December 17th, 2003

Is it posible to export user base in NT4 server and then to import in to 2003 server, couz we have to much users and to write them in to new server would take few days.

Is it posible and if can be done, would U help me or direct me to learn how to do

THX

**Enyo** · December 17th, 2003

Yes. But migration is no small task.

You really need to read up on the migration methods and tools then plan a little before doing anything.

Articles:

http://networking.earthweb.com/netsy...le.php/3075471

http://www.winnetmag.com/Articles/Ar...59/pg/1/1.html

ADMT (Swiss Army Knife of migration to AD):

http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000...mt/default.asp

**PseudoKiller** · December 17th, 2003

why not bring the 2k3 server online as a bdc and sync the servers... then promote it to a pdc. that should work... I think... its been a while.

**Enyo** · December 17th, 2003

Originally posted by PseudoKiller
why not bring the 2k3 server online as a bdc and sync the servers... then promote it to a pdc. that should work... I think... its been a while.

You cant. NT4 is not AD.

**PseudoKiller** · December 17th, 2003

Originally posted by Enyo
You cant. NT4 is not AD.

exactly, but if you bring a 2k3 server as a bdc.. .then promote it to a pdc then configure ad... acronmyn hell i tells ya bah bah bah

**Erbmaster** · December 17th, 2003

Originally posted by PseudoKiller
exactly, but if you bring a 2k3 server as a bdc.. .then promote it to a pdc then configure ad... acronmyn hell i tells ya bah bah bah

I'm not sure if you can do that PK? (acronyms for names too now too

)

Seems like good logical thinking though m8, just don't think you'll be able to run the newer server as a BDC alongside the earlier PDC.

The minute we joined a W2K server to our network at work (NHS Hospital over 50 servers, and 1500 clients) it fought (and won!) for PDC rights.
It didn't seem to matter hoiw we configured it, the damn thing kept stealing the rights.

The previous PDC (NT4SP6) just gave up without much of a fight.
I doubt M$ would've taken a backwards step with regard to this issue.

I'd be inclined to follow the migration routine as prescribed by Enyo earlier.

It seems Windows likes the newest kid on the block to be the daddy.

**Enyo** · December 17th, 2003

Originally posted by PseudoKiller
exactly, but if you bring a 2k3 server as a bdc.. .then promote it to a pdc then configure ad... acronmyn hell i tells ya bah bah bah

You cant do that. 2K and 2K3 DCs are AD. NT4 servers are not. You cant replicate between a NT domain and a AD domain.

To do this you use AD Migration Tools, thats why we have them.

**PseudoKiller** · December 17th, 2003

then migrate ... its all about the migration... if its not one thing its another... but migrate non the less.

GeorgGG · December 18th, 2003

Thanks , thats all i need it.

So now i know that its posible and i think know how to do it.

thanks again to all for a guideline

GeorgGG

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GeorgGG OSNN Addict Joined: September 2003 Posts: 56 Reputation: 0 Power: 103	NT4 server user base import to 2003 server? Is it posible to export user base in NT4 server and then to import in to 2003 server, couz we have to much users and to write them in to new server would take few days. Is it posible and if can be done, would U help me or direct me to learn how to do THX

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PseudoKiller Zug Zug Joined: April 2002 Location: Ice Crown Citadel Posts: 3,858 Reputation: 490 Power: 162	why not bring the 2k3 server online as a bdc and sync the servers... then promote it to a pdc. that should work... I think... its been a while. )\|( I reject your reality and substitute my own )\|(

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Enyo OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: February 2003 Posts: 1,338 Reputation: 330 Power: 126	Originally posted by PseudoKiller why not bring the 2k3 server online as a bdc and sync the servers... then promote it to a pdc. that should work... I think... its been a while. You cant. NT4 is not AD.

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PseudoKiller Zug Zug Joined: April 2002 Location: Ice Crown Citadel Posts: 3,858 Reputation: 490 Power: 162	Originally posted by Enyo You cant. NT4 is not AD. exactly, but if you bring a 2k3 server as a bdc.. .then promote it to a pdc then configure ad... acronmyn hell i tells ya bah bah bah )\|( I reject your reality and substitute my own )\|(

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Erbmaster OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: March 2003 Location: Middle Of Nowhere - UK Posts: 1,195 Reputation: 270 Power: 122	Originally posted by PseudoKiller exactly, but if you bring a 2k3 server as a bdc.. .then promote it to a pdc then configure ad... acronmyn hell i tells ya bah bah bah I'm not sure if you can do that PK? (acronyms for names too now too ) Seems like good logical thinking though m8, just don't think you'll be able to run the newer server as a BDC alongside the earlier PDC. The minute we joined a W2K server to our network at work (NHS Hospital over 50 servers, and 1500 clients) it fought (and won!) for PDC rights. It didn't seem to matter hoiw we configured it, the damn thing kept stealing the rights. The previous PDC (NT4SP6) just gave up without much of a fight. I doubt M$ would've taken a backwards step with regard to this issue. I'd be inclined to follow the migration routine as prescribed by Enyo earlier. It seems Windows likes the newest kid on the block to be the daddy. The Cake Is A Lie? - Well There'd Better Be Cookies!

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Enyo OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: February 2003 Posts: 1,338 Reputation: 330 Power: 126	Yes. But migration is no small task. You really need to read up on the migration methods and tools then plan a little before doing anything. Articles: http://networking.earthweb.com/netsy...le.php/3075471 http://www.winnetmag.com/Articles/Ar...59/pg/1/1.html ADMT (Swiss Army Knife of migration to AD): http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000...mt/default.asp

December 17th, 2003	Top \| #7
Enyo OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: February 2003 Posts: 1,338 Reputation: 330 Power: 126	Originally posted by PseudoKiller exactly, but if you bring a 2k3 server as a bdc.. .then promote it to a pdc then configure ad... acronmyn hell i tells ya bah bah bah You cant do that. 2K and 2K3 DCs are AD. NT4 servers are not. You cant replicate between a NT domain and a AD domain. To do this you use AD Migration Tools, thats why we have them.

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PseudoKiller Zug Zug Joined: April 2002 Location: Ice Crown Citadel Posts: 3,858 Reputation: 490 Power: 162	then migrate ... its all about the migration... if its not one thing its another... but migrate non the less. )\|( I reject your reality and substitute my own )\|(

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GeorgGG OSNN Addict Joined: September 2003 Posts: 56 Reputation: 0 Power: 103	Thanks , thats all i need it. So now i know that its posible and i think know how to do it. thanks again to all for a guideline GeorgGG

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