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Windows Server 2022 Std migration
I need advice on migrating a Windows Server 2012R2 to Windows Server 2022 Standard. The current configuration is as follows: Windows 2012R2 host with Hyper-V VM1 DC Windows 2012R2 (this Active Dir...
1. OK
2. we have 40 users but i need to create a new Domain and have previous users, as you can see on screenshot my users are now under domain/MyBusiness/SBSUsers
3. OK
The current host is a Windows 2012R2 and the new Host is a new server with Windows 2022 Std so i no need to upgrade it.
I'd like to create a new DC with new domain, imported users, then i'll move VM1,2,3
What do you think ?
Ok, if you move the VM's to the new host then that problem is solved 🙂 But don't create a new domain and do a lot of work, you can create a new OU structure in your AD and move the users there (Beware of Group Policy's that might be linked to the My Business OU's . Afterwards you can change the default location for new computers and users by using redirusr and redircmp to point to your new OU where you keep your users and computers. (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/identity/redirect-users-computers-containers)
Just create a new VM, promote it do additional domaincontroller in the same domain and when it has replicated everything and you changed the DNS/DHCP settings etc. The old Domaincontroller can then be removed. Or you can do a in-place upgrade, not always recommended... Have a good backup of your DC ready if needed
