Process for Restructuring Active Directory Domains Within a Forest

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Restructuring Active Directory domains within a forest requires careful planning and preparation. To maintain user access to resources during the process of restructuring domains, you must perform the migration steps in a specific order. Figure 12.1 shows the process for restructuring Active Directory domains within a forest.

Figure 12.1   Restructuring Active Directory Domains Within a Forest

Restructuring Active Directory Domains in a Forest