Hello,
I have a following server:
Server 1: (old need to replace)
Physical server.
Windows server 2008 R2
Domain controller
test.local
holding: PDC, RID, Schema, Domain Naming, Infrastructure
Print server
Public and private folder
IP: 192.168.0.254 (only communicate to servers)
IP: 10.100.200.254 (only communicate with workstations) This is a first DNS server for all workstation entry.
Server VM1: New server
Virtual Server
Windows server 2016
Promo to Integrate Domain controller with test.local
IP: 192.168.0.201 (only communicate to servers)
No communication with the workstations
Server VM2: New server (want to be a second domain con
Virtual Server
Windows server 2016
Promo to Integrate Domain controller with test.local
IP: 192.168.0.202 (only communicate to servers)
No communication with the workstations
What I already done:
Moving all PDC, RID, Schema, Domain Naming, Infrastructure to Server VM1.
What I like to do next but not sure. PLEASE HELP!!!!
1st thing:
I like to put another IP: 10.100.200.201 on Server VM1 and 10.100.200.202 on Server VM2 so I can start add in the Printer for the print server on Server VM2 and change the DNS entry of the workstation one by one to point to Server VM1.
BUT someone told me that "Dual homing domain controllers" will happen on my network if I do that and everything will be unstable. In my opinion, this is windows integrate Domain controllers how Dual homing DC happen. Please let me know what is the best way to approach this.
2nd thing:
I don't know what else in our business is hardcode with Server 1 name and IP. I would like to shut down Server 1 after i transfer everything away from this server.
I like to create an entry in Server VM1 DNS so every time when people search for server 1 or it IP, it will point to Server VM1 instead. Which DNS entry do i need to use: Alias, CNAME or DNAME?
Thank you very much for reading into my question and answer it. Greatly Appreciated.