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Standalone, workgroup Root CA Replacement
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I have a Server 2008 Root CA that is in Workgroup mode. It's usually powered off but does have a NIC that is connected when it powers on every few months for Windows updates.
If I use the steps that are available for migrating a CA to a new 2019 server, do I need to still perform the step to uninstall the CA role given that the old Root CA has never been on the Domain? The plan is to build the new CA with the same machine name and also have it stay Workgroup.
Thanks very much.
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Anonymous
2023-02-19T19:34:15+00:00 -
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DYARI BARHAM 34,936 Reputation points Independent Advisor2023-02-19T14:27:28+00:00 Hi Mathew,
I'm Dyari. Thanks for reaching out.
I am sorry that we are more of a home consumer-based forum. Because you are asking about Windows Server, I would suggest posting this query to our sister forum from the link below.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/index...
They are more oriented with regards to this type of issue and there will be System and Server Admins who are available that will be able to fulfil your query.
Have a nice day.