Changing Domain Controller name without removing active directory..

[configure 1]

I'm using win2000 server, and I'm wondering if I could change the domain without removing and install Active Directory again.. :confused:

[sdibias 0]

Sorry, that is not possible !

I hope this a Test lab and not a production enviroment , because the only way to change your Domain name is to run DCPromo and demote your DC back to a member Server. Then run the AD install again with your new Domain name.

In any event, good luck :)

sdibias

[configure 1]

Finally someone reply :D

Thanks for the tip. Hey how can I backup users? By using Backup tools in Accessories?

[sdibias 0]

Do you only want to back up users ?

When you specify your Backup, and if you back up everything, users are backed up as well.

If you know where the users are stored, you could back them up without backing up everything else.

[sdibias 0]

Is your character from pinky and the brain ? HeHe-

Pinky-"What are we going tonight Brain"

Brain-"Ohhhh Pinky, We're going to blow up the earth with my secret modulator weapon"

lol

sorry, memories :)

[configure 1]

I hate pinky, he always screw up my masterplan :right: :D

[Mr.Proper 0]

Hi!

Sorry for the bad message, thats true that you've to uninstall ADS and reinstall. I had the same problem some time before...

Mfg.

[sdibias 0]

Uninstalling AD is never a good thing, but be warned when performing an Authoriative Restore Authoriative Restore Error

Always remember what you are using for your TOP level domain names people! :china:

Adios

[sdibias 0]

Originally posted by Mr.Proper  

Hi!

Sorry for the bad message,  

What bad message are you referring to ?