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How to change from DC to Workgroup?
Name: MOC Date: July 7, 2005 at 11:51:06 Pacific OS: PowerEdge SC420 CPU/Ram: 1.5 Gig
Comment:
I just got a brand new computer with WSK3 Small Business Server and as I boot it up I configured it by mistake as a domain controller. I need to change it to become part of a workgroup instead, but when I got to the 'Member of' area in the 'Computer Name Change' everything is gray out, in spite that I logged in as administrator.
Is there a way to change from DC to Workgroup with out having to reinstall?
Name: heropsycho2177 Date: July 7, 2005 at 12:33:47 Pacific
Reply:
I'm assuming you bought SBS2003 because it provided additional functionality like Exchange and what not. You do realize that without Active Directory, you're gonna lose Exchange, right?
Secondly, I don't believe SBS2003 can function without it being a DC anyway. Kinda defeats the whole purpose of the product.
I strongly urge you to learn about this product more before you do anything rash.
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