Growing the network

I have a single Windows Server 2003 running as a domain controller and
providing AD, file sharing and print services. I want to to add another
server as a completely redundant system and keep the two in sync (AD,
shared files, apps, everything).

I'm not sure where to even start looking up how to do this. Can anybody
point me in the right direction? TIA!

Chris

On Wed, 16 Feb 2005 22:16:40 -0500, Chris
<no-spam-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>I have a single Windows Server 2003 running as a domain controller and
>providing AD, file sharing and print services. I want to to add another
> server as a completely redundant system and keep the two in sync (AD,
>shared files, apps, everything).
>
>I'm not sure where to even start looking up how to do this. Can anybody
>point me in the right direction?

You could use Clustering, uisng Advanced Server, or a thid party
product such as Vinca.

Jeff

You mean you just want a second DC? Just build a new machine up and join it
to the domain as a member. Remember to install DNS on it along the way (it
doens't need configured, it just needs to be there). Then run DCPromo.exe to
promote it to a DC of "and existing domain".

Then in the Network settings of both DCs make shure that each one lists both
themselves and each other in the DNS settings. Client machines should also
list both DCs in thier DNS settings as well. Make sure you have the same
Forwarders listed in both DCs.

--

Phillip Windell [MCP, MVP, CCNA]
www.wandtv.com


"Chris" <no-spam-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I have a single Windows Server 2003 running as a domain controller and
> providing AD, file sharing and print services. I want to to add another
> server as a completely redundant system and keep the two in sync (AD,
> shared files, apps, everything).
>
> I'm not sure where to even start looking up how to do this. Can anybody
> point me in the right direction? TIA!
>
> Chris