Can the new AD server be directly changed to the old AD server IP?

span 50 Reputation points
2023-09-14T01:10:10.1233333+00:00

The original domain environment has a 2008R2 AD server. First, add a 2019 server AD and upgrade it to the main domain server. The original 2008R2 AD server is downgraded and shut down. Can the IP of the new 2019 server AD be directly changed to the IP address of the original 2008R2 AD server?

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
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  1. Anonymous
    2023-09-14T01:19:23.6633333+00:00

    Yes, it isn't a problem to do so, just do an

    ipconfig /registerdns 
    

    after change to minimize disruptions.

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  1. チャブーン 1,376 Reputation points MVP
    2023-09-14T06:23:14.22+00:00

    Hi, span

    THis is Chaboon.

    Yes, you can change the IP Address for GUI, you should execute below commands,

    ipconfig /registerdns
    net stop netlogon
    net start netlogon
    

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