Completing the Migration

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

After you migrate all accounts and resources from the source to the target domain, complete the restructuring process by doing the following:

• Transferring the administration of user and group accounts from the source to the target domain.

• Ensuring that at least two domain controllers continue to operate in the source domain until the resource migration process is complete.

• Backing up the two domain controllers in the source domain.

Figure 11.12 shows the process for completing the migration of Active Directory domains between forests.

Figure 11.12   Completing the Migration of Active Directory Domains Between Forests