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Active Directory migration methods

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Steps Suitable for Pros Cons Suggested Tools
Method

1. Perform a full backup of the existing AD - Limited scalability and


- Simplifies upgrade process ADPREP
environment. flexibility
2. Assess compatibility of the current AD version with - Minimal hardware and - Higher risk of
the target version. infrastructure changes downtime and data loss AD Migration Tool
if not executed properly

3. Prepare the target server with the new AD version. - Cost-effective

4. Evaluate hardware requirements and upgrade if


necessary.
5. Install the new AD version on the existing hardware
( Including schema extension) Suitable for organizations
In-place with limited resources and
upgrade minimal disruption
6. Validate and test the upgraded AD environment. requirements.

7. Verify replication and functionality.

8. Decommission old domain controllers.

9. Update DNS and DHCP configurations.

10. Monitor and troubleshoot any issues.

1. Set up a new server with the target AD version in a - Allows for gradual migration - Requires additional
Active Directory Migration
separate domain. with minimal disruption hardware and
Tool (ADMT)
infrastructure
- Provides opportunity to test
2. Establish trust between the existing and new - Complex planning and Active Directory Migration
and validate the new AD
domain. coordination Wizard
environment
3. Migrate users, groups, and computer objects to the
new domain.

4. Reconfigure applications and services to point to the


new domain.

5. Validate the migration and ensure functionality. Suitable for organizations


Swing with complex environments
migration and the need for a controlled
6. Decommission old domain controllers. migration process.
7. Remove trust relationships with the old domain.

8. Update DNS and DHCP configurations.

9. Perform thorough testing and validation.

10. Monitor and troubleshoot any issues.

1. Set up a new server with the target AD version in a - Requires additional


- Allows for simultaneous Active Directory Migration
separate domain. hardware and
migration of objects Tool (ADMT)
infrastructure
2. Establish trust between the existing and new - Reduces downtime and - Complex planning and Active Directory Migration
domain. disruption for users coordination Wizard
3. Migrate users, groups, and computer objects from
the existing domain to the new domain.

4. Verify data consistency and synchronization


between the domains.

5. Reconfigure applications and services to point to the


new domain. Suitable for organizations
Parallel with larger environments
migration and the need for a faster
6. Validate the migration and ensure functionality. migration process.

7. Decommission old domain controllers.

8. Remove trust relationships with the old domain.

9. Update DNS and DHCP configurations.

10. Perform thorough testing and validation.

1. Set up and configure Azure AD Connect for directory - Simplifies management - Dependency on
synchronization. with cloud-based services internet connectivity

- Improved accessibility from - Potential data


2. Enable hybrid Azure AD join for devices.
anywhere migration challenges

3. Migrate user and group objects to Azure AD.

4. Configure and test AD FS for single sign-on (SSO)


with Azure AD.

Suitable for organizations


5. Validate and test the migration. Suitable for organizations
Hybrid looking to transition to a
Azure AD Conn
migration cloud-based AD
6. Decommission on-premises AD servers. infrastructure.

7. Update DNS and DHCP configurations.

8. Implement security measures for cloud-based AD.

9. Train users on new authentication methods.

10. Monitor and troubleshoot any issues.

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