Nick_Parker Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 Hi Guys We have a server which is supposed to replicate the DHCP, DNS and AD of the main domain controller, however, the replication's 2nd HDD has just failed and over all, I think the entire machine is going to fall over soon. I would like to remove the replication from it while I still can. How do I go about doing this? Thanks!
FN-GM Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 You would simply uninstall DNS and DHCP. Make sure you setup DHCP on the other server. Once you have done this you will need to demote the server from a Domain Controller. I take this is a secondary Domain Controller with no FSMO Roles fit it has the roles hold back for a minute. You need to go to start > DCPROMO and then follow the wizard and it will demote the server. Hope this helps Z 1
Nick_Parker Posted March 16, 2008 Author Posted March 16, 2008 Awesome, thanks, I'll give it a try tomorrow morning!
FN-GM Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 Make sure you remember to change DNS settings on devices with static IP addresses.
Nick_Parker Posted March 16, 2008 Author Posted March 16, 2008 You would simply uninstall DNS and DHCP. Make sure you setup DHCP on the other server. Once you have done this you will need to demote the server from a Domain Controller. I take this is a secondary Domain Controller with no FSMO Roles fit it has the roles hold back for a minute. You need to go to start > DCPROMO and then follow the wizard and it will demote the server. Hope this helps Z It's current roles under "manager your server" are: DNS Server DHCP Server Domain Controller FileServer Application Server So I've removed the DNS & DHCP Server Roles and when I go to remove the Domain Controller role, everything should be fine so long as I don't click the "This is the last domain controller" or something similar option? And then it asks for a new admin password, which admin is it talking about?
FN-GM Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 That password is the new local admin password. When I mean roles I mean is it the primary or secondary DC
PiqueABoo Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 If you have the MS "Support Tools" installed on your Main DC (you really should) then open a Command Prompt and enter this command: netdom query fsmo If all five roles point to your "main domain controller", then demoting the failing box should be relatively straight-forward. 1
FN-GM Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) Unless you are a child domain then you won't have all 5. If it doesn't have any roles you will need to do this (using GUI method) - http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-6345_11-5081138.html Edited March 16, 2008 by FN-Greatermanchester
FN-GM Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 Oh also if you are moving files to another you may find this handy, you can move shared folders over to a new server whilst keeping all the permissions intact. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d00e3eae-930a-42b0-b595-66f462f5d87b&DisplayLang=en
Nick_Parker Posted March 16, 2008 Author Posted March 16, 2008 If you have the MS "Support Tools" installed on your Main DC (you really should) then open a Command Prompt and enter this command: netdom query fsmo If all five roles point to your "main domain controller", then demoting the failing box should be relatively straight-forward. All 5 Roles point towards the right DC
FN-GM Posted March 16, 2008 Posted March 16, 2008 So they point to the one your keeping? If so you can press on.
Nick_Parker Posted March 16, 2008 Author Posted March 16, 2008 That password is the new local admin password. When I mean roles I mean is it the primary or secondary DC It is the secondary domain controller
Nick_Parker Posted March 16, 2008 Author Posted March 16, 2008 So they point to the one your keeping? If so you can press on. Alrighty, removing role now...
Nick_Parker Posted March 23, 2008 Author Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks to everyone for all your help and suggestions, it all seems to have gone smoothly!
Slartibartfast Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 When I mean roles I mean is it the primary or secondary DC Just to clarify, there is no such thing as a 'primary' or 'secondary' DC - this is an NT throwback. A DC is a DC.
FN-GM Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 It’s just easier to say it that way, he knows what we mean. Besides I have seen it in the odd place still being called that on windows 2003 network, my network places is one of them. People still call Mandriva, Mandrake you still know what they mean. Another is with a TV, some people call ITV number 3 people still know what they mean.
kmount Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 Nobody was having a dig at you Zak, just an observation.
FN-GM Posted March 23, 2008 Posted March 23, 2008 oh no dont get me wrong i wasn't defending myself or anything Sorry if i sounded short
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