Active Directory Migration From Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2016

Hello friends
Today I am going to show you
How to Upgrade Windows Server 2008 R2 to Server 2016.
With Active Directory & DNS.
Let's start........
Run adprep /forestprep
Run adprep /domainprep
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[@shiassid]

Amazing video. You have gone through every single bit of detail and I guess this is the most well-explained video anyone could find for this scenario. Thanks a lot!

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks, glad to know you like it.

[@azorianthor4855]

Hello, I would like to thank you man, this stuff saved my butt. I had donne this before with win 2000 and 2003 but never with above versions. Recently got green light for IT budget and installed whole new domain controlers. Was having some issues to perform the migration, saw this video, it went down pretty good. I was able to decomission all old DC's and transfer the roles to the new 2016 PDC etc. MANY THANX TO YOU :)

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks and good to kkow its helpful for you

[@danielcps]

VIkas, this was an outstanding guide - I was able to perform exactly these tasks and maintain our company running non-stop. Thank you for taking the time to document this in such an easy manner. Fantastic Guide !!!

[@LabsHandsOn]

Glad it helped!

[@THUSHI27]

Wonderful MARVELOUS EXCELLENT Never seen such an detailed training

[@mohammedahmed3450]

Thank you very nice video which helps for migrating to 2016.

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks glad to know you like it

[@lazarus7x]

With some additional tweaks, I made it but I believe there's a mistake in the demotion stage. Thank you anyway for the work that was really helpful!

[@maheshkajania8778]

Thank you very much for making the video.

[@LabsHandsOn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maheshkajania8778]

@@LabsHandsOn but it does not changed the domain functional level and forest fucntional level. can you let me know how it can be changed

[@dossipdan9173]

Good video, other than making too much noises with your mouth, it as a pleasant experience.

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks glad to know you like... i will follow you suggestion.

[@edpapellero6608]

Good work dude, btw i migrated AD on my windows server 2008 r2 to windows server 2012 with this steps and it work well too. Thank you!

[@LabsHandsOn]

Welcome buddy, Keep rocking

[@johnwet5798]

The last one should raise domain function level to 2016, you forgot this.

[@maheshkajania8778]

does demoting the server 2008 changes the domain functional level

[@mayvazyan]

Thank you for making this video. It really helps!

[@LabsHandsOn]

Glad to know you like it.

[@THUSHI27]

Subscribed please can you add more like this on Active Directory related -Active Directory Admin Windows server 2008 R2 Core windows server 2016,Active Directory, DNS DHCP or IPAM, ARS Tools troubleshooting skills for Group Policy on local workstations and servers

[@youtuberscafe]

Thanks for the video .Good explanation, can you make a series of exchange server administration ?

[@LabsHandsOn]

Yes, soon

[@joepetti69]

Hi, great video. You mentioned to run adprep for forest and domain in the notes, but it was not mentioned in the video. Do you need to run this on the 2008 DC with the 2016 media before promoting the 2016 server to a DC? Thanks.

[@LabsHandsOn]

Yes you are correct.

[@johnperryn9172]

Very excellent work and well presented. Your video has saved me many hours or work.

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks John,

[@reviewer2554]

Thanks for the video, very clearly explained. My question is about DHCP server migration. Do I do it after configuring DNS server? Can I do it after AD migration, or should I do it before? Thanks a lot.

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thank you very much for your feedback, Glad to know you like it.. DHCP Migration you can do it before or after no issue with that

[@darwinph7516]

Hi Vikas, first I wanna thank you for such an informative channel. Looking forward to more of your videos. Second, does this video also apply with AD migration from SBS 2011 Essential to WS 2016 R2 Essentials? Thank you!

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks for your feedback... Glad to know you like it..... Will try to create videos on suggested topics.

[@kbipan]

Thans for this self explanatory video on AD migration. I have few questions 1. Should we also nee dto upgrade functional level of domain and forest here? What if Windows 2008 R2 DC was also having AD certificate services installed and certificates are getting issued from here. Do our migration approach change in this scenario.

[@Stillos2011]

Best Man on KZbin. Thank You

[@LabsHandsOn]

Glad to know you like it.

[@sonujalwal4768]

Very informative. Please suggest what is max DFL FFL we can set on new DC and what would impact and benefits of it in existing environment

[@mcitptrue8082]

thanks for professional teaching .

[@LabsHandsOn]

+mcitp true welcome

[@ravikiranyv6247]

Hello Vikas Sir! Your Video is Very Helpful.

[@LabsHandsOn]

Hi. Welcome

[@BazarDuPC]

Perfect video thank you very much !

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks for feedback

[@Sivim]

You good teacher thank you sir

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks, Glad to know you like it.

[@ulaganathan8335]

Hi Vikas , Your Video is Very Useful.

[@HuzefaMSultan]

Hey Vikas !! This is the very smooth migration process video. Thank a lots for the video and showing all the steps... I have one domain in production and i would like to do it. I am thinking of taking the backup of my domain and convert it yo virtual and then try it. What do you think of this option? or shall i just do it as you said directly??

[@LabsHandsOn]

+Huzefa Sultan if you want you can test in virtual infrastructure

[@peterc1679]

THank you for the video, instructions worked perfectly except after I promote all roles to my 2016 and do a nslookup from client it showed the old server listed by address but under default server it is listed as unknown. I removed the old DNS server all together from client and now it shows the address of the 2016 server but still lists the default server as unknown. Any thoughts? Thanks

[@CloudNey]

Thank you. this is good stuff

[@LabsHandsOn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@duramax0103]

Why would you transfer the RID and PDC masters in a domain controller? And what role do they play? I'm new to Active Directory.

[@localcomputerrepairs]

Migrating from a 2003 server operating at 2008 (dc01) functionality level and has all the roles DC, dhcp, DNS, Logon etc. about 100users 100pcs, 10 servers sit in AD and a bunch of service accounts. I have two new DC’s both running 2016 server and are both GC’s, statics set, AD, DNS, DHCP roles have been added to the new servers Dc02 & DC03; Do I have to run adprep /forestprep & adprep /domainprep on the the new DC’s or the old before transferring roles? Then follow the video? My intention is to move everything off dc01 (has no file shares) to DC02 and have DC03 as a failover. Once completed decommission dc01 completely. Any help Is appreciated

[@tiagocal]

Hello. Great video. What about the users created and organizations ? i have to re create them on my 2016 new ad ? or they migrate automat ? thanks

[@LabsHandsOn]

+Tiago Caliman no need to create all will be done automatically

[@rvancura32]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@UnnecessaryPurchases]

Hello Vikas, I just emailed you. I have a server running windows server 2008. I need to replace it. I was wondering if this is the only way to do migration. I was planning on just buying a new server (dell R340 running server 2016) and setting up same Computer name/IPv4 address/domain and just unplugging my old server from the network and plugging in the new one to switchpanel and turning it on. I have 7 work stations that use 1 program. The program is installed as server on server and as work station on the workstations. I point to the correct IP address in the program and everything works. Please let me know. Thank you!

[@LabsHandsOn]

Check email please... i think replied on your email

[@afolabiwasiu5969]

Vikas you skip the Run adprep /forestprep Run adprep /domainprep in ur video is that done on the 2008R2 DC or when s the coman suppose to be done ? thanks

[@LabsHandsOn]

You can follow my video step by step it will work for sure.

[@afolabiwasiu5969]

I just want to know if de Run adprep/ forestprep and domain prep is necessary or not

[@LabsHandsOn]

No if you are migration from same version which i did in this video, then you don't need.

[@dinhomhm]

thank you very much, incase if you upgrade server 2008 containing AD role, to server 2016, do we need to follow the same procedures ? or just adprep should be enough !?

[@LabsHandsOn]

Please check my channel you get the link for the same as well.

[@mascam_]

hi Vikas, What workstation should run adprep /forestprep , Run adprep /domainprep? win server 2008/2016?

[@LabsHandsOn]

old one

[@patrishadarlene6185]

This is wonderful, been searching on how to do this. I have a question when trying to do this steps. I am at process where promoting the win 2016 Domain Controller, got an error " Verification of replica failed. The forest functional level is Windows 2000". Checked the main domain controller forest functional level is already "Windows Server 2008" . Please advise, your response would greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@patrishadarlene6185]

I got it. I figured it out. But wanted to thank you for a great tutorial. Kudos to you!

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks

[@Cozy4Tue]

just pause the video recording when you are waiting for installation

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks for your suggestion, i will keep in mind next videos.

[@kulotsgarage118]

Thank you so much! Great how to video. Currently in the process of migrating from 2008 to 2016. But my main question is how to properly rename new 2016 AD/DC computer names and IP addresses. I would like to use same OLD DC (2008) names and IP addressed after demoting old 2008 servers? any input is greatly appreciated. thanks!

[@LabsHandsOn]

Hi Server 2016 DC support rename, please check on Google you will get Microsoft Link for DC rename

[@raedm9244]

Thank you Vikas. Nice video. At what point do you promote the forest and domain level to 2016? or is it automatic when you transfer the roles?

[@LabsHandsOn]

Please follow the videos its having all the steps.

[@gordonmckeever4312]

Good video, but I got lost in the flailing at about 17 minutes and can't get it to recognize my 2016 server. Is there a way clean that part up a bit? thanks

[@veeranmatmari1340]

Thanks for the Video. It was amazing Here before the migration process, ( you did not change the Schema version on Win-2008 R2 Server) So can we do the migration without changing the schema version on 2008 Server ), I didn't see you using the adprep , forestprep.... pls explain if you have time....

[@LabsHandsOn]

Follow the same process it will work and its have all required steps... in case you need POC do it in test environment first please.

[@veeranmatmari1340]

Vikas Singh , My question here is about the schema version...

[@Adapto3]

@@veeranmatmari1340 Schema version will automaticly update when you add new windows server to an existing controller domain. It will update old DC schema version automaticly to 69 in case of windows 2012 or 87 in case of 2016. It was in my case when I bypass this adprep commands and just promote new server.

[@paullooper1090]

In the Server 2016 adding of AD role... you didn't add the DNS role?

[@LabsHandsOn]

Ad will automatically install dns

[@paullooper1090]

@@LabsHandsOn Ok, didn't know that... will try your procedure this week...

[@LabsHandsOn]

All the best

[@snehdeepbains6316]

Can we do in place upgrade of physical server DC from windows 2008r2 to 2012r2? Sir, I’m mailing you a few questions I had regarding this. Would be of great help if you could help

[@LabsHandsOn]

No.... You need to build new AD server then Migrate all FSMO roles to new AD Server.

[@onextoronto]

Hi. I need to install 2016 on the same server which has 2008 currently. How can I achieve that? Thanks

[@kossihubertakli974]

dcpromo without delete de GC what would be the consequence ? can you let me know

[@ahmed91155]

Good Job and Thank you.

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks

[@hansvandertoch3624]

Great video, I build a lab to test this and it worked great. However, I forgot to check if it also migrates the grouppolicies. Could you tell me if this is the case?

[@LabsHandsOn]

grouppolicies will also migrate

[@shawnawhite4730]

Go link#facebook.com/Windows-Server-2016-1539083349497841 to get windows server 2016. It works great to share.

[@superduty4828]

Great video thanks you, can the same IP’s from the old to the new domain remain the same? Or will the IP’s need to differ from old to new?

[@LabsHandsOn]

You can change Domain Controller IPs when you need.

[@IdealnetCa]

Hello and thanks for the video. Very usefull. I do have one question, after I have migrated and changed all the fsmo roles to 2016, when I nslookup on a users computer it is still showing the old domain controller, and it is still grabbing DNS from the old server

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks & Welcome, Please remove old dns ip addreess from you client machines

[@BALDEVSINGH-2023]

Hello , I want upgrade the DC 2008 R2(192.168.1.100) to dc2012(192.168.1.101) ,but want use same Ip (192.168.1.100) for DC2012 after upgrade.how it will possible ?Please reply.thanks

[@aunmanoi]

Thank you very much , this very useful . Do you have any video about migrate file sharing server.

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks brother, will upload soon

[@aunmanoi]

Hi Mr. Vikas Singh I just test this scenario but i found that when try to change Operations masters It not show 2016 server name , it's both 2k8 server name . Can you help me What i did wrong ?

[@sameralbasha4576]

thanks

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks glad to know you like it

[@JayanDeSilva]

Hi Vikas. Great video. Does the GPO get migrated as well to 2016 server? thanks

[@LabsHandsOn]

+Jayan De Silva yes it will

[@bartoszbeyga6256]

Thx for you tutorial. The migration wents well. But I want the 2016srv to work as a backup domain. The profiles replicates great. When I test the backup and disconnect the main server, the client station can't find the disk's (they are on a other machine in the network) that have to be mapped. Microsoft Windows Network: Cannot find the path The domain server is ad.konkret.bielsko.pl, the path to the disks are \\fs2.ad.konkret.bielsko.pl\[disk name] Have you maybe an idea what can I do to make this work?

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks glad to know you like it... drop me email with you infra details.

[@bartoszbeyga6256]

Problem solved. The solutions was to put the at the client the slave srv DNS as primary instead of google 8.8.8.8

[@LabsHandsOn]

Good

[@AmanSingh-gg3bk]

Do we need to run ADPREP & Forest Perp before adding 2k16 as ADC ?

[@johnwet5798]

yes, U should but this clip doesn't do that. So confuse.

[@veeranmatmari1340]

@@johnwet5798 , Yes John, you are right... We have to prepare the forest , before migrating... On 2008 server, we have to run adprep domain prep and adprep forest prep , yes its necessary

[@lonyae]

Actually 2k16 runs this atomically during setup only if you're migrating from Servx to another standing new 2k16 server. if you are doing an in-place upgrade you will need to run this manually.

[@lonyae]

@@johnwet5798 Actually 2k16 runs this atomically during setup only if you're migrating from Servx to another standing new 2k16 server. if you are doing an in-place upgrade you will need to run this manually.

[@MindControl69]

Thank you

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thank you very much for your feedback, Glad to know you like it..

[@kossihubertakli974]

if nslookup on xxx.local still shows the server deleted from DC Gruppe what will be the Problem

[@internetcash-365]

Thank you great video!

[@LabsHandsOn]

Welcome

[@ArturoForlano.]

Complimenti e Grazie

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks

[@dimovodenitcharov2331]

My primary DC is Windows 2008 32bit and I would like to upgrade it to Windows 2016. Can I do that directly or I have to go to Windows 2012 and then to Windows 2016? Also, in the video I did not see adprep /forestprep and adprep /domainprep commands and I think we MUST run them.

[@LabsHandsOn]

Please follow below. 1. Install new Windows Server 2016. 2. Promote as Server 2016 as Additional DC. 3. Transfer FSMO Role to Server 2016 DC. 4. Demote Server Windows Server 2008 32Bit.

[@SparkyRih]

Demoting the old 2008 R2 AD isn't really needed if you retire the machine right? I just did the migration, and right after that killed the 2008 R2 machine, and my Exchange Server works just fine (after some initial longer noading times)...

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks for feedback

[@SparkyRih]

I was wrong, you should demote the old DC, now I have to clean up my new DC manually before I can join a new server :D Sorry for the mistake...

[@belavajda7708]

Dear Vikas,Thank you very much this very useful video! I would like to extend it with the following important information: Before start the 2016 AD Domain services installation please doublecheck SYSVOL replication type on DC's because if it's not DFS (the older one is FRS) then the new 2016 DC cannot replicate SYSVOL directory and until it cannot be a DC.Of course if the original DC was 2008 R2 the replication type is DFS. The older Window Server 2008 used FRS if the Domain Raise level is 2003. My original DC was 2008 and I needed to migrate replication FRS to DFS and after that I could promote the new 2016 server as a DC with your guidance. Here is the FRS to DFS migration guide: blogs.technet.microsoft.com/schadinio/2010/08/10/active-directory-sysvol-replication-migration-guide-frs-to-dfs-replication/ Best Regards, Bela Vajda

[@LabsHandsOn]

+Béla Vajda thanks for ur suggestions

[@44Yasar]

Can i migrate Server 2008 Standard to Server 2016 directly

[@sandrachan2902]

Our company are planning to migrate AD, DCHP, DNS from Server 2008 R2 to Server 2016, do I have to use the same Static IP address from the old server 2008 R for the new server 2016? Please advise, thanks, Sandra

[@LabsHandsOn]

There is way but it will add few complex task. Email me.on [e-mail]

[@JenaTofan]

Hi Vikash , Thanks for the Video !! I have some Doubts , I have learned in my class that to Migrate AD from 2008R2 to 2012R2 , we need to Upgrade the SCHEMA Version of 2008R2 , after that need to Mount /insert 2012 CD/ISO and needed to forestprep and Domainprep (support\adprep>adprep /forestprep) . But you have not performed this things , whats your opinion on this ??? Cause of we are migrating to 2016 or else , please help on this .

[@LabsHandsOn]

Setup lab and follow my video... you will be able to do migration without any issue....

[@JenaTofan]

Vikas Singh Hi Vikas, our Forest functional level is 2003 in 2008R2 server , if I migrate to 2016 ,will it be any problem ???

[@paulofigueiredo3206]

Hello, I followed the video and in the part to change the operations procedure, only my current DC does not appear the new one to transfer. Did I do something wrong?

[@LabsHandsOn]

Drop me email at [e-mail] will take remote and check

[@VijayKumar-mk9re]

I have seen all your ad migration videos in all you had followed same procedure/order to transfer the roles, do we need to follow the same to transfer the roles or is there any dependency?

[@LabsHandsOn]

Hi Vijay, There are many way to transfer FSMO roles, like cmd powershell and GUI also. I was using most easy and easy way to transfer roles only.

[@VijayKumar-mk9re]

Vikas Singh I understand, my querie is do we need to any specific oder to transfer the roles ? all in your videos schema master was moved lastly....any specific reason to do that lastly...?

[@LabsHandsOn]

No, you can move any role first. there is not such dependency for moving FSMO roles.

[@hungcao5203]

Would this transfer files as well from old server to the new one?

[@LabsHandsOn]

No this will not migrate server data... like shares you have to migrate it manually.... in case you need help email me at [e-mail]

[@hungcao5203]

@@LabsHandsOn I have emailed you

[@veeranmatmari1340]

Doesn"t the ADMT TOOL come into picture???

[@yusufathania]

Dear Sir, While promoting the server 2016 adding a domain controller to an existing domain Getting error message: Deployment Configuration could not log onto the domain with the specified credential. Supply a valid credential and try again my administrator credential are correct i can connect the same machine in AD without any error (but i m unable to promote the server) sir your suggestion is required on the same

[@LabsHandsOn]

Login to server 2016 with Domain or Enterprise admin rights, Then try to promote. Also check DNS Setting for both new and old DNS.

[@yusufathania]

I have logon my new server 2016 with domain administrator account & even i have checked both servers DNS record its proper. But i m unable to promote the server getting error message. could not log onto the domain with the specified credential. Supply a valid credential and try again

[@MdAtaurRahmanMondol]

Hi Vikash I am not able demote the old dc which was in windows server 2008 R, it is saying "a domain controller for the domain cannot be contacted for the domain abc.com that contained an account for this computer" need your help

[@lijie6431]

Md. Ataur Rahaman Mondol check Dns is working.

[@patrishadarlene6185]

Im running my DHCP on my old Win 2008 Server. When I do this step, does my DHCP role also automatically transfered or sync to Win 2016?

[@LabsHandsOn]

No ad migration will do ad and dns migration automatically. For dhcp migration check my other video

[@veeranmatmari1340]

Patrisha Darlene , No

[@THUSHI27]

how to subscribe and follow you Sir

[@LabsHandsOn]

You can do on my KZbin channel

[@ryanmercado4141]

hi DNS is also migrate to the new AD?

[@LabsHandsOn]

Yes it will

[@murtysiri]

please make video on disaster recovery of forest

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks will try

[@veeranmatmari1340]

You didn't talk about forest and domain functional levels

[@LabsHandsOn]

Will take care next time buddy, i think i forget about it

[@ironskilit]

Do both have to be 64 bit? Or can I upgrade from Server 2008 32 bit to Server 2016 64 bit?

[@LabsHandsOn]

Not upgrade, you need to add addition DC.

[@pije2007]

what dns ip client, change to ip new server or new server fill ip old server?

[@LabsHandsOn]

Hi Agus, Yes, you can do that. You can change new server 2016 IP Address after Migration and AD Demote from old server.

[@pije2007]

thanks

[@veeranmatmari1340]

Your systems are toooo slow

[@LabsHandsOn]

I have upgraded now... i7 7th Gen Extreme, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD :P

[@laijokoola]

Amazing video. Thank You.

[@LabsHandsOn]

Thanks for your feedback, Glad to know you like it.