Publisher: Microsoft
Version: 2003
Length: 3 day s
Course-ID: MS2283

Prerequisites  
Course AMA803, Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, or have equivalent knowledge and skills. Course AMA922, Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies, or have equivalent knowledge and skills. One of the following courses: Course AM2154, Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services, or have equivalent knowledge and skills. Or Course AM1560, Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000, or have equivalent knowledge and skills. Or Course AM2270, Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Family, or have equivalent knowledge and skills.

Duration    3 day(s)


Introduction to Migrating Directory Services from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003
Examining the directory services migration process
Examining migration tools

Planning a Migration
Determining the migration goals
Identifying the current Windows NT 4.0-based environment
Estimating the scope of work
Creating a migration team
Creating a project plan

Designing a Migration Plan
Determining a domain migration path
Developing a migration strategy
Developing a deployment plan
Developing a recovery plan

Testing a Migration Plan and Conducting a Pilot Migration
Testing a migration plan
Conducting a pilot migration

Preparing for the Migration
Cleaning up the SAM database in Windows NT 4.0
Preparing the domain controller for a domain upgrade
Preparing for a domain restructure
Raising the level of functionality
Locking down the Windows NT 4.0-based environment
Ensuring reliable DNS service

Maintaining Network Services During a Migration
Supporting Remote Access Service (RAS)
Maintaining Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)
Supporting Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Integrating replication services

Upgrading Domains
Introduction to the domain upgrade process
Upgrading the primary domain controller (PDC)
Completing the domain upgrade process

Restructuring Account Domains
Introduction to restructuring account domains
Migrating global group accounts
Migrating user accounts
Migrating trusts
Restructuring an account domain after an upgrade

Restructuring Resource Domains
Introduction to restructuring resource domains
Migrating service accounts
Migrating computer accounts
Migrating local user profiles
Migrating shared local groups

Completing the Restructure Process
Moving domain controllers
Configuring access to shared resources
Decommissioning Windows NT 4.0 source domains