[Samba] Moving samba PDC to new machine (same name?)

Paul Smith paul at gami.com
Tue Feb 28 02:26:27 GMT 2006


I'm using a tdbsam database with Samba 3.0.11 on a machine that's
getting a little long in the tooth.  I'd like to move the whole deal to
a new machine without any reconfiguring on the clients - I'm happy with
a little downtime - out of office hours the system is hardly used
anyway.  I'd like to upgrade to 3.0.21c at the same time.

I'm thinking:
1. backup domain data on old server
2. shut down old server
3. build new server with same name as old one
4. restore domain data to new server

I'm having trouble with steps 1 and 4.  What exactly do I need to
backup, and how?

Is this possible or do I have to make a new domain and rejoin the users
all over?

Many many thanks
Paul


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