Re: Upgrading Active Directory Windows 2003 to 2008 Servers

[Meinolf Weber [MVP-DS]]

Hello -Arjun-,

No, there shouldn't be any issue if you upgrade the server in one site. I
suggest that you install SP2 and latest patches on the 2003 servers also.

Before starting the upgrade check with the support tools dcdaig /v, netdiag
/v and repadmin /showrepl for errors on the DC's. Also do not forget to have
backup in case something fails.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> Dear All,
>
> We have one scenario i.e. Server1 which is PDC having Windows 2003
> Enterprise Editi. with SP1 and ADC which is Windows 2003 Enter.
> Edition with SP1 in City1
>
> We have Server3 having Windows 2003 R2 with SP1 at City2 which is
> Additional Domain Controller of the Server1(City1)
>
> Now if i upgrade my Server1 which is present in City1 from Windows
> 2003 to Windows 2008 Enterprise Edition then is there any issue with
> Server3 which is present in City2
>
> Your Inputs is really valuable for me.
>
> Thanks & regards,
> Arjun
> Web:www.netarjun.wetpaint.com