Replace Volume that AD is on

Thanks Meinolf,

I can't add the new volume first because it will be replace a smaller one
that is already there. It looks like the easiest way to do this is to demote
the server, let replication happen, and then re-promote it.

Jim

"Meinolf Weber" wrote in message

> Hello Jim,
>
> Install the new disk first and then you can follow this article:
> http://www.mcse.ms/message1701701.html
>
> Best regards
>
> Meinolf Weber
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>> I have a 2003 SP 1 DC with all the FSMO Roles on it. I need to replace
>> a volume on this server that hosts the AD folders. If I do a backup to
>> tape, then replace the volume and then do a restore, will replication
>> be okay or will I need to do anything special?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jim
>>
>
>
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Hello Jim,

Do you have additonal DC's? Then move/transfer the 5 FSMO roles to another,
make the other also DNS and Global catalog if not done, let everything replicate,
test with dcdiag and netdiag for errors on all DC's and then start demoting
the server, NOT BEFORE.
Also reconfigure the clients to use the new DNS server.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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> Thanks Meinolf,
>
> I can't add the new volume first because it will be replace a smaller
> one that is already there. It looks like the easiest way to do this is
> to demote the server, let replication happen, and then re-promote it.
>
> Jim
>
> "Meinolf Weber" wrote in message
>
>
>> Hello Jim,
>>
>> Install the new disk first and then you can follow this article:
>> http://www.mcse.ms/message1701701.html
>>
>> 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 have a 2003 SP 1 DC with all the FSMO Roles on it. I need to
>>> replace a volume on this server that hosts the AD folders. If I do a
>>> backup to tape, then replace the volume and then do a restore, will
>>> replication be okay or will I need to do anything special?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
 >> Stay informed about: Replace Volume that AD is on 

Thanks for your help.

Jim

"Meinolf Weber" wrote in message

> Hello Jim,
>
> Do you have additonal DC's? Then move/transfer the 5 FSMO roles to
> another, make the other also DNS and Global catalog if not done, let
> everything replicate, test with dcdiag and netdiag for errors on all DC's
> and then start demoting the server, NOT BEFORE.
> Also reconfigure the clients to use the new DNS server.
>
> 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
>
>> Thanks Meinolf,
>>
>> I can't add the new volume first because it will be replace a smaller
>> one that is already there. It looks like the easiest way to do this is
>> to demote the server, let replication happen, and then re-promote it.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> "Meinolf Weber" wrote in message
>>
>>
>>> Hello Jim,
>>>
>>> Install the new disk first and then you can follow this article:
>>> http://www.mcse.ms/message1701701.html
>>>
>>> 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 have a 2003 SP 1 DC with all the FSMO Roles on it. I need to
>>>> replace a volume on this server that hosts the AD folders. If I do a
>>>> backup to tape, then replace the volume and then do a restore, will
>>>> replication be okay or will I need to do anything special?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Replace Volume that AD is on 

Jim,
If you have multiple dc's it would be easiest if this only performs dc
functions to take a full backup (Just in case) and then follow an article I
have on decommissioning a dc at:

Decommissioning A DC
http://www.pbbergs.com/windows/articles.htm

--
Paul Bergson
MVP - Directory Services
MCT, MCSE, MCSA, Security+, BS CSci
2003, 2000 (Early Achiever), NT

http://www.pbbergs.com

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"Jim" wrote in message

>I have a 2003 SP 1 DC with all the FSMO Roles on it. I need to replace a
>volume on this server that hosts the AD folders. If I do a backup to tape,
>then replace the volume and then do a restore, will replication be okay or
>will I need to do anything special?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>
 >> Stay informed about: Replace Volume that AD is on