answers to your it nightmares - windows server 2003 to 2012 r2 upgrade best practices

Answers to Your IT NightmaresWindows Server 2003 to 2012 R2Upgrade Best Practices

Upgrade from Windows Server 2003 EOL July 14, 2015 Upgrading to Windows Server 2012

R2? We’re Sharing our Best Practices!

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Backups Make Backups of 2003 Domain

Controllers


Functionality Raise Domain Functionality to 2003

For All Domain Controllers


Name & Join Name the 2012 R2 Server Join it to the Domain


Configure AD Role Install the Active Directory Role Configure the Role

2012 R2 Server → Domain Controller Should Auto Perform Domain & Forest

Prep


Replication Verify Replication is Functioning

Properly Between 2003 and 2012 R2 Domain

Controllers


Transfer Roles Transfer All 5 FSMO Roles

FSMO = Flexible Single Master Operation 2003 Servers → 2012 R2 Servers


Demote & Remove After Confirming Transfer &

Functionality... Demote 2003 Domain Controller

Remove from the Domain



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