Hi all! I need some advice on renaming our domain from 'tm' to 'soc' because the company was bought out. I just started in this role two days ago, and this has been assigned to me. My background is primarily in Linux, so I'm not too familiar with the Windows environment. What are the best practices for doing this? Should I set up a new domain and use ADMT for migration? Will using ADMT move the SIDs as well? We have 2 domain controllers, around 100 users, and 70 servers, including databases and web servers. I appreciate any insights you can provide!
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How did they hand this task to someone new? I feel for you! Just remember, if they want you to change the domain name, stress the risks involved. Maybe suggest sticking with the old name and just adding a new UPN suffix instead. That's way less risky!
Renaming a domain can bring more trouble than it's worth. Companies often live with legacy domain names for years. My suggestion is to set everything up in a new domain and just transfer over gradually. Less risk involved!
Totally agree. I've seen organizations keep old names because it was easier than trying to change them. It's all about the path of least resistance!
Honestly, renaming a domain isn't straightforward and can be a real headache. It's usually better to set up a new domain and create a trust with the old one. Trust me, especially if you have an Oracle Database involved—it can be a pain if its hostname changes. You're likely better off migrating everything over to a new setup instead of trying to rename the current one.
Yeah, for sure. Renaming can cause lots of issues. I've done it once, and it was a nightmare. A lot easier to set up a new domain with a new UPN if you want to keep the old one for vanity purposes.
Good to know! Fortunately, most of our databases are MS SQL, so that should be less problematic.
If you're looking for a streamlined process, consider third-party tools for this kind of migration. They've definitely helped me in the past, especially with SID history. And if you need to justify your decisions, gather some articles on why renaming is generally a bad idea and present them to management.
I like that idea! Using evidence to back up my recommendations could make a big difference.
For sure! If you have support, definitely reach out. They might have insights based on your specific environment.
My advice? Just create the new domain and make the old one trusted until you're ready to decommission it. It makes migrating users, SIDs, and permissions so much smoother.
Can I really migrate everything, including SIDs and user profiles? That would be a huge relief!
Migrating profiles can be tricky. Definitely plan it out before jumping in.
I get it! I've been mainly on Linux and it's a whole different world. Have they set any deadlines or are they flexible with this?