Active Directory on Win2000 Servers

[SlickRoenick]

Isn't it true that the switch from mixed to native mode only affects NT4 Domain Controllers and *NOT* NT4 file/application servers? What i'm getting at is that my company thinks it is a bad idea for us to go to native mode since we have 4 NT servers still on the network. They are not domain controllers, they just sit there and transfer files between applications all day. I say the switch will be fine, they say otherwise. Am i right?

 

[nweaver]

if you are in mixed mode, and all is working...

what is the buisness driver for changing to native mode?

 

[spyordie007]

You are correct in that changing to native mode will have no effect on NT 4 domain members (servers or workstations). But it does mean you will never be able to have NT 4 DCs.

But I think nweaver has a very valid question. Do you have a reason for changing (i.e. introducing an application or making an active directory change that requires native mode)?

 

[SlickRoenick]

We are using more sophisticated programs that pull groups from different OUs and it's just a PITA to recreate groups that already exist. If we go to native mode we can use group nesting and avoid the unnecessary bs of doubling group memberships with security and domain local and universal.

 

[spyordie007]

:thumbsup:

 

[Brazen]

Originally posted by: spyordie007
You are correct in that changing to native mode will have no effect on NT 4 domain members (servers or workstations).

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