11-22-2011 09:33 AM
Hello All ,
I need to migrate a failing Windows 2003 Standard Edition Server with SP2 onto a new server. This Server is a primary Domain Controller with Active Directory and is running Exchange 2003 Enterprise Edition, DNS and DHCP. I inherited a small shop with approximately 35 users. I have 2 other Domain Controllers in my environment. A SMS server running Windows Server 2003 and a database Server running Windows 2000 server (note: this server has a child relationship)
I perform daily system state backups using both Windows backup and Backup Exec 2010. I also perform full VSS backup and commands to stop and start exchange services prior to snapshot creation of images using Symantec System Recovery 2011 Server Edition.
I will be using Symantec System Recovery 2011 Server Edition with the dissimilar hardware function enabled to perform the migration. I used this product successfully in the past with 2 other servers.
I’m planning on shutting down all devices on my network, including the 2 other DCs, and perform the migration. Once I determine the primary DC is successfully restored and working I will bring it online and restart all network devices starting with the other DCs
I did a few off-line test runs. All services seems to be restored successfully and working.
I will appreciate it if anyone can give me any information I should be aware of before I perform the migration.
Any advice you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jose
11-22-2011 11:59 PM
Out of my experience: You hit all critical points, nothing to add !
12-14-2011 10:56 PM
Have you been able to run the migration ?
02-28-2012 08:20 AM
Hi Markus,
Sorry for the delay in responding. I did not perform the migration. I postponed it to complete other projects. I am planning on performing the migration on April 6, 2012. I will keep you posted.
Thanks
Jose