Is there a step-by-step guide for replacing a server?

yes, searched , ended tons of results. sorry.

here's situation. it's simple, want make sure right.

we bought new 2011 server , want replace our failing 2008 server. there's 1 server , 1 domain, atm. there's no exchange or sharepoint. server pretty simple domain controller active directory  file serving. simple set up.

while know running dcpromo , stuff, in theory, i've never done in practice. can point me nice little step-by-step guide replacing dnc dummies, please?

i have taken 1 step of adding new server existing domain, haven't promoted or anything. thought i'd check forums, first.

thanks help. appreciate it.

hello,

since old dc still working, proceed that:

• make new server points old 1 primary dns server
• run dcpromo and promote new server additional dc in ad domain. choose server dns , gc server. don't click on rodc option
• once promoted, transfer fsmo roles new dc: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324801
• run dcdiag /v on both dcs , check output. if okay run dcpromo on old dc , demote it
• change ip address of new server have old dc ip address
• make new dc points private ip address primary dns server , 127.0.0.1 secondary one. once done, run ipconfig /registerdns and restart netlogon service.

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