Safely remove replication server
hi, i've 'inherited' administration of small network. need add new dc, adprep won't run because replication service fails. original replcation dc physically gone. assume need remove ad replication service stops failing, , should able run adprep (?)
safe procedure (can delete ad?). there 1 working dc on network.
thanks,
vincent
hello,
first metadata cleanup etc. , follow http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc738032(v=ws.10).aspx
be aware dc should not run else ad/dns/gc security , backup/restore reasons. server roles/applications cannot promoted dc.
best regards
meinolf weber
mvp, mcp, mcts
microsoft mvp - directory services
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