It can be moved while in Mixed mode... We used to use a workstation to = install NT 4.0 as a BDC, promote to a PDC and upgrade it to 2000. If = that went smooth, the existing DCs would be rebuilt and the roles = transfered.=20 The workstation was helpful when upgrading older boxes.. When W2k first = came out, Raid controller drivers etc were very flaky. Joe=20 -----Original Message----- From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:EZiots@xxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 7:14 AM To: 'thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx' Subject: [THIN] AD questions PDC emulator role. To the list,=20 I know this might be a little off topic, but wanted to see what those = who already have an AD network would recommend.=20 I knwo the FSMO Roles can be delegated to other DC's in the domain, by = using active Directory Domain and Trust MMC shanp-in. But when you do a = in-PLACE upgrade from an NT 4.0 PDC to Win2k DC, which will be in mixed mode. Can = you transfer the PDC Emulator role, or does that server need to stay as the = PDC emulator until you go to Native Mode?=20 Any suggesstions, looking to replace existing PDC, with new PDC that has = a RAID controller, and possibly a 7.8GB parititon ( If I can get the = Compaq SSD to build it that way), so that when I upgrade to Win2k, and the processing of the SAM_ file to NTDS.DIT doesn't run the hard-drive out = of space. TIA=20 Ed ***********************************************=20 This Weeks Sponsor: 99point9.com The 99Point9.com Online Tech Support=20 Helpdesk is the one-stop solution for all=20 your server-based computing needs.=20 http://www.99point9.com ************************************************ For Archives, to Unsubscribe, Subscribe or=20 set Digest or Vacation mode use the below link. http://thethin.net/citrixlist.cfm *********************************************** This Weeks Sponsor: 99point9.com The 99Point9.com Online Tech Support Helpdesk is the one-stop solution for all your server-based computing needs. http://www.99point9.com ************************************************ For Archives, to Unsubscribe, Subscribe or set Digest or Vacation mode use the below link. http://thethin.net/citrixlist.cfm