I have an old Server 2003 domain, and need to install a new server and move all to it. As far as I tried, there i no way to add a new domain controller to 2003 level domain (2008 or higher, only).
The new 2019 server added without issue to old domain, but as it seems there will be no transfer of users and roles to new server.
There is only about 20 users, so I can recreate them, but I am not sure about user's profiles on their local workstations.
My current idea is to:
- disjoin the new server from domain
- recreate a new old domain
- unjoin users from one domain to the new one
Presumption is that if I use the same username that the old local profile will be pulled in that case?
Any suggestions welcome, I have to start solving this issue his week.
Best Answer
The easiest method is to use a in-between OS and do a first step migration, 2003 -> 2008R2, and after to 2019.
Don't forget when you buy a operating system you have downright right, so yes it's possible to execute what you are looking for with what you have in hands.
nb; Your method is a good plan if it's a small domain/shop without Exchange, SQL or any advanced setup as you will break all your security sid by dooing so.