Upgrade from Windows Server 2003 EOL July 14, 2015 Upgrading to Windows Server 2012
R2? We’re Sharing our Best Practices!
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Functionality Raise Domain Functionality to 2003
For All Domain Controllers
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Configure AD Role Install the Active Directory Role Configure the Role
2012 R2 Server → Domain Controller Should Auto Perform Domain & Forest
Prep
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Replication Verify Replication is Functioning
Properly Between 2003 and 2012 R2 Domain
Controllers
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Transfer Roles Transfer All 5 FSMO Roles
FSMO = Flexible Single Master Operation 2003 Servers → 2012 R2 Servers
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Demote & Remove After Confirming Transfer &
Functionality... Demote 2003 Domain Controller
Remove from the Domain
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