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RC
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 Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject: 2003 Server Domain Controllers |
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I am not sure if this still applies to this configuration (USN
Rollback) so let me explain what I want to do.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875495
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885875
Essentially I want to build a LAB environment. This lab environment
will never communicate with the production AD Inf.
In order to do this I would like to use vmware and P2V all of my FSMO
domain controllers. Will this work? I am sure it is not recommended by
MS but for a lab environment will this work?
The other way I was thinking of doing this is build a virtual DC in
each domain, P2V those DC's, Seize the fsmo roles. But this method
introduces virtual dc's in a production environment which I would have
to maintain.
Thoughts? |
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RC
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| Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject: Re: 2003 Server Domain Controllers |
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Paul
This sounds and looks perfect but lots of steps. If I P2V the DC's
wouldnt that do the same thing? |
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Paul Bergson [MVP-DS]
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| Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: 2003 Server Domain Controllers |
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Check out an article I have written on building a test lab, I think most of
what you need will be with in this document.
http://www.pbbergs.com/windows/articles.htm
Create a Test Domain
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Paul Bergson
MVP - Directory Services
MCT, MCSE, MCSA, Security+, BS CSci
2003, 2000 (Early Achiever), NT
http://www.pbbergs.com
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This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
"RC" <RichJChristy@gmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I am not sure if this still applies to this configuration (USN
Rollback) so let me explain what I want to do.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875495
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885875
Essentially I want to build a LAB environment. This lab environment
will never communicate with the production AD Inf.
In order to do this I would like to use vmware and P2V all of my FSMO
domain controllers. Will this work? I am sure it is not recommended by
MS but for a lab environment will this work?
The other way I was thinking of doing this is build a virtual DC in
each domain, P2V those DC's, Seize the fsmo roles. But this method
introduces virtual dc's in a production environment which I would have
to maintain.
Thoughts? |
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RC
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| Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: 2003 Server Domain Controllers |
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Thats exactly what I was trying to explain!! leave the VM dcs in
production and whenever i need to "refresh" the LAB enviornment with a
new up-to-the-date copy of production I just shut them down and recopy
the vmdk files and throw them on the lab esx server.
Tested, Tried, Worked
Paul:: I do however appreciate you sending me to your site and showing
me your step-by-step doc. I made a copy as I think it is a perfect
follow through guide. Thanks! |
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