I have read the best practices guide for converting DCs. I see that the guide does not recommend it. I do see where some say they don't ever have a issue converting DCs. I am looking for some real world feedback.
I have 2 DCs. One of which is the "backup DC" I would like to convert first. It also has several other roles along with hosting a bunch of different shares etc... I am trying to avoid having to re-setup all the other roles, services, and permissions outside of the DC role.
What are your thoughts on me demoting the DC, converting it to a VM, and then promoting it to the DC role following the conversion?
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Jason
Hi,
What are your thoughts on me demoting the DC, converting it to a VM, and then promoting it to the DC role following the conversion?
yes you can do that.
Otherwise, you can create a fresh new VM, with DC role. Demote the first one and then P2V
Hi JPad,
My advice would be to not P2V the Domain Controller. Just build a fresh Virtual machine and then promote it to a DC.
Thanks
Hi,
P2Ving domain controller is a very bad idea. Create new VM with Windows, raise it to additional DC, transfer all roles and remove old DC from AD
For more information :
What happens when things go bad during P2V of DC ?
Additional to above
VMware have more pain and death information about cloning an existing domain controller here http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1006996