replacing an old server with the same name

[Guest Chris]

I need to replace the old file server (FS1, windows 2000) with a new server

(FS1a, windows 2003). I want the new one to keep the same name and IP from

the old one. Also, I need to keep the old one online for a few months. Need

someone to verify my steps.

 

1. on FS1, assign a new IP. Then right-click on My computer, Properties,

Computer Name, Change. Type in FS1old as the new name. Verify

authentication and reboot.

 

2. In AD reset the computer account, FS1.

 

3. On FS1a, assign the IP used by FS1. Then use the same procedure to

rename FS1a to FS1. Reboot.

 

I tnink that's all, right?

 

Thanks.

[Guest Meinolf Weber]

Re: replacing an old server with the same name

 

Hello Chris,

 

see inline

 

Best regards

 

Meinolf Weber

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> I need to replace the old file server (FS1, windows 2000) with a new

> server (FS1a, windows 2003). I want the new one to keep the same name

> and IP from the old one. Also, I need to keep the old one online for

> a few months. Need someone to verify my steps.

 

No one is a DC, i assume?

> 1. on FS1, assign a new IP. Then right-click on My computer,

> Properties, Computer Name, Change. Type in FS1old as the new name.

> Verify authentication and reboot.

 

Also check DNS management console that it is changed. Depending how many

DC's and Sites you have give time for replication of the changed name in AD.

> 2. In AD reset the computer account, FS1.

 

Not necessary for renaming.

> 3. On FS1a, assign the IP used by FS1. Then use the same procedure to

> rename FS1a to FS1. Reboot.

 

Also check DNS management console that it is changed. Depending how many

DC's and Sites you have give time for replication of the changed name in AD.

> I tnink that's all, right?

 

What's about copying the data, including security? You can use robocopy from

ressource kit or also XXcopy (freeware)

> Thanks.

>

[Guest Chris]

Re: replacing an old server with the same name

 

Meinolf,

thanks for your reply. I'll check DNS but in my case there should be no DNS

change for FS1. The new server will take over the old server name and IP.

The old server will get a new name and IP, which need to be updated in DNS.

 

If I rename a server to a NEW name I don't need do anything. But here I

need to rename to an existing computer account. Because of the name existing

I need either delete it or reset the account. Then I can rename the server

to that account. Right?

 

"Meinolf Weber" wrote:

> Hello Chris,

>

> see inline

>

> Best regards

>

> Meinolf Weber

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> no rights.

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>

> > I need to replace the old file server (FS1, windows 2000) with a new

> > server (FS1a, windows 2003). I want the new one to keep the same name

> > and IP from the old one. Also, I need to keep the old one online for

> > a few months. Need someone to verify my steps.

>

> No one is a DC, i assume?

>

> > 1. on FS1, assign a new IP. Then right-click on My computer,

> > Properties, Computer Name, Change. Type in FS1old as the new name.

> > Verify authentication and reboot.

>

> Also check DNS management console that it is changed. Depending how many

> DC's and Sites you have give time for replication of the changed name in AD.

>

> > 2. In AD reset the computer account, FS1.

>

> Not necessary for renaming.

>

> > 3. On FS1a, assign the IP used by FS1. Then use the same procedure to

> > rename FS1a to FS1. Reboot.

>

> Also check DNS management console that it is changed. Depending how many

> DC's and Sites you have give time for replication of the changed name in AD.

>

> > I tnink that's all, right?

>

> What's about copying the data, including security? You can use robocopy from

> ressource kit or also XXcopy (freeware)

>

> > Thanks.

> >

>

>

>

[Guest Meinolf Weber]

Re: replacing an old server with the same name

 

Hello Chris,

 

You rename FS1 to FS1old, so this change "removes" FS1 from DNS and AD, ofcourse

it is the same SID. But FS1 at the moment after the reboot will disappear

and before your rename the new one to the old name these changes ahs to replicated.

 

Best regards

 

Meinolf Weber

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> Meinolf,

> thanks for your reply. I'll check DNS but in my case there should be

> no DNS

> change for FS1. The new server will take over the old server name and

> IP.

> The old server will get a new name and IP, which need to be updated in

> DNS.

> If I rename a server to a NEW name I don't need do anything. But here

> I need to rename to an existing computer account. Because of the name

> existing I need either delete it or reset the account. Then I can

> rename the server to that account. Right?

>

> "Meinolf Weber" wrote:

>

>> Hello Chris,

>>

>> see inline

>>

>> Best regards

>>

>> Meinolf Weber

>> Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and

>> confers

>> no rights.

>> ** Please do NOT email, only reply to Newsgroups

>> ** HELP us help YOU!!! http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm

>>> I need to replace the old file server (FS1, windows 2000) with a new

>>> server (FS1a, windows 2003). I want the new one to keep the same

>>> name and IP from the old one. Also, I need to keep the old one

>>> online for a few months. Need someone to verify my steps.

>>>

>> No one is a DC, i assume?

>>

>>> 1. on FS1, assign a new IP. Then right-click on My computer,

>>> Properties, Computer Name, Change. Type in FS1old as the new name.

>>> Verify authentication and reboot.

>>>

>> Also check DNS management console that it is changed. Depending how

>> many DC's and Sites you have give time for replication of the changed

>> name in AD.

>>

>>> 2. In AD reset the computer account, FS1.

>>>

>> Not necessary for renaming.

>>

>>> 3. On FS1a, assign the IP used by FS1. Then use the same procedure

>>> to rename FS1a to FS1. Reboot.

>>>

>> Also check DNS management console that it is changed. Depending how

>> many DC's and Sites you have give time for replication of the changed

>> name in AD.

>>

>>> I tnink that's all, right?

>>>

>> What's about copying the data, including security? You can use

>> robocopy from ressource kit or also XXcopy (freeware)

>>

>>> Thanks.

>>>