Domain Services and Active Directory Roles Migration
category by product: Windows Server&SCCMcategory by type: Migration
- Duration: 3 days;
- Price: $900;
- SKU: ITPWW390MIGOT;
This service allows you to transfer the typical functions of a domain controller, including DNS and DHCP, to a new server.
- IT Partner responsibilities
- Client responsibilities
- Additional cost items not provided by the project
- Prerequisites
- Plan
- Success Criteria
It may be necessary if you are migrating from an SBS server to a new server, or from On-Premises solution to Office 365 and you want to keep the Domain Controller in your network, but a new operating system or hardware is required.
IT Partner responsibilities
- Domain Controller preparation and promotion
- Transfer of Domain Controller roles
- Transfer of group policy, groups and users
- DNS server transfer
- DHCP server transfer
Client responsibilities
- Coordinate Client resources and staff schedules
- Provide a dedicated point of contact responsible for working with IT Partner
- Coordinate any outside vendor resources and schedules
- Provide administrative access to the Active Directory domain and servers
- Configure all network equipment such as load balancers, routers, firewalls, and switches
- Review and approve engagement deliverables in a timely manner
Additional cost items not provided by the project
- Migration to Azure AD
- Email and/or documents transfer to Office 365
- Support of the devices with static network settings
- Remote installation of the Microsoft Windows OS on the server, if possible, for example when using a virtual machine or remote server management technologies – iLO and others
Prerequisites
- The operating system for the new DC is installed
- All devices are configured to use a DHCP server
Plan
The plan may vary depending on your needs- Kickoff meeting
- The new server preparation
- Staged transfer of roles and data
- Verification of work
- Demotion of the old DC
- Verification and fixing issues
Success Criteria
- The new Domain Controller is available to users and can perform all necessary functions
- Users can log in to their PCs
- All GPO settings are saved
- The DHCP server is working and all its settings are saved
- The old DC is demoted and can be turned off