Cannot Raise Functional Level in 2003 server

Replacing 2003 server to 2008 R2 and inorder to migrate ADDS tried to raise the domain functional level to "Windows 2003" but the raise button has been disable for to click on it.

After executing this command i found: :
\netdom query fsmo
Schema Owner DC1.domain2.net
Domain Role Owner DC1.domain2.net
PDC Role DC1.domain2.net
RID Pool Manager DC1.domain2.net
Infrastructure Owner Dc1.domain2.net
:\\repadmin \options
Current DC options: (none)

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Raising Functional level - From 2003 to 2008R2

Recently I have completed the AD upgrade from 2003 to 2012. Now all sites have 2012 DCs only. Next i plans to raise the functional level of both Forest and Domain from 2003 t0 2008R2.
I want to know the things to take care before doing this upgrade.

hi,
if you are only using 2012 DC's that you may want to go straight to 2012 functional level. The functional level change is generally classed as low impact and simply tells AD it can use all it's additional features.
There is no real roll back if any issues are caused during or after the change, so you need to ensure you have full backups and are aware of the forest recovery process. Make sure you have spoken to all your software vendors whose software integrates with
AD before doing the change to ensure that it won't affect the running of this software.
There is a very good article here from the MS Directory team on the process and the impact.
http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2011/06/14/what-is-the-impact-of-upgrading-the-domain-or-forest-functional-level.aspx
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What is the effect if I Raise my domain functional level to Windows Server 2012 R2 ?

Hi,
my current servers:
Domain Controllers= Windows Server 2012 R2 (current domain functional level is windows 2008 R2)
Mail servers= Exchange 2010 SP3 on Windows 2008 R2
Lync= Lync 2010 on Windows server 2008 R2
What is the effect if I Raise my domain functional level to Windows Server 2012 R2 ?
I am very worried about Exchange & Lync if we do this action
please advice

Do not raise the forest functional level higher if you have or will have any domain controllers running
an earlier version of Windows Server , which is (windows Nt4.0, Window 2000 or windows 2003)
but as a matter of fact I dont see any of those in your network so you can easily upgrade the funtional level without any issues
Listed below link has the table which shows the effects of upgrading the domain functional levels to Windows 2012
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/understanding-active-directory-functional-levels
http://www.arabitpro.com

Exchange Server 2003 SP2 - Forest and Domain Functional Level Limitations

Hi All
Bit of a legacy question and theres not much clarity out there..
I need to confirm the highest DFL and FFL Supported by Microsoft for Exchange 2003 SP2?
We currently have a mix of 2003 R2 and 2008 R2 domain controllers with the FFL and DFL currently set at 2003 R2.
The plan is to move to Exchange 2010 in the very near future, so the question is do we need to wait until we upgrade to Exchange 2010 Before upgrading the DFL and FFL to 2008 R2?
From what Ive read we will need to complete the Exchange upgrade first before moving forward with the functional level upgrades..
Thanks in advance
Bull

Hi Bull,
As Ed mentioned, Exchange server 2003 and Exchange 2010 support Windows Server 2003 domain functional level and Windows Server 2003 forest functional level, also supported in higher environment.
More details about it, please refer to “Supported Active Directory environment” section:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff728623(v=exchg.150).aspx
Note that we cannot add new DCs which are the less version of Windows Server
cannot be added to the domain or forest. More details about
the Impact of Upgrading the Domain or Forest Functional Level, for your reference:
http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2011/06/14/what-is-the-impact-of-upgrading-the-domain-or-forest-functional-level.aspx
Best Regards,
Allen Wang

The specified forest functional level is invalid. "Lync Server" requires forests running in Windows 2003 mode or higher.

Dear Support Team,
i am having the error ''The specified forest functional level is invalid. "Lync Server" requires forests running in Windows 2003 mode or higher'' from lync 2013 during the schema master prepare on windows server 2008r2 and my forest functional
level are 2008r2.. so can you help me please...?

Dear Support Team,
in my network there are one forest and two domain controller (primary and secondary).. my domain functional
level is windows server 2008r2.. but i am still receiving error.. when i hit the run button for schema prepare its says:
ServerSchemaPrepareTask execution failed on an unrecoverable error.
and when i open log it sasys:
Error: The specified forest functional level is invalid. "Lync Server" requires forests running in Windows 2003 mode or higher.
kindly help me

Missing nodes in new GPO objects after adding ADMX to DC (Server 2008 Domain Functional Level 2003)

Hello,
we discovered an issue in GPO console.
DCs: multiple 2008 there is one 2003DC somewhere over the rainbow (don't ask why) :)
Domain Functional Level is 2003.
In June I added Policydefinitions folder into Policy folder in sysvol\domain_name.
I did this for adding ADMX.
Today we found missing nodes when adding new GPO objects and trying to modify them.
Under Computers\Administrative Templates there is only ADMX node. No Administrative Templates with sub nodes: Systeme, Network, Printes, Windows Components.
When edit old GPOs There is Administrative Templates in Administrative Templates with ADMX folder. SEE Screenshot.
My colleague insists that it happened after I made changes by adding ADMX things. Looks that he is right.
Please any help on this issue... How to get back nodes for managing new GPOs as it was before adding ADMX.
Is this something known? I didn't find any prerequisites before adding PolicyDefinistions folder.
Thanks.
"When you hit a wrong note it's the next note that makes it good or bad". Miles Davis

Meinolf,
1. I would like to know if it is normal behaviour that after creating a Central Store (adding PolicyDefinitions folder into Policies) Classical Administrative Templates will not appear for any new GPO (they do exist to all previously created) see
picture
2. I followed the links. And eventually will use the script for cleaning up duplicate adms in all GPOs. It is great feature of ADMX. But first I would like to bring back the option of Admin Templates.
So I downloaded latest 2012 ADMXs. Run setup on my computer. Now I have Policydefinitions folder containing new ADMXs with languages (culture) folders.
Am I right? I have to copy all *.admx files to my Central Store Policydefinitions folder and all En admls drop to En-Us language folders. What will happen if I will add Fr-Fr? Would it be correct to have 2 languages for the same admxs. And how they will
appear. Or it will depend on OS language were GP console will be opened?
No conflict to expect?
I will do this "surgery" after your answer.
Thanks for pointing out..
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Raising Domain Functional level

We have 75 domain Controllers in our Org and current Domain Functional level is 2003. We have a mix setup where all versions of OS are available starting from 2003. A large no of applications are also integrated with our current Active Directory.
My concern is, If I raise my Domain Functional level to 2008 then what are the consequences we might face in terms of accessing legacy applications.
Please let me know the checklist which we need to follow and incase of any failure then what will be the rollback procedure.
Looking forward for your valuable inputs.

Hi,
I agree with others. Once the Functional Level has been upgraded, new
servers running on lower versions cannot be added
as Domain Controllers to the domain or forest. If all the DCs in the domain is server 2008 and later version, we can raise the function level of the domain to get more advanced features.
> If I raise my Domain Functional level to 2008 then what are the consequences we might face in terms of accessing legacy applications.
For this question, make sure that the applications in the domain are compatible with the new functional level
For detailed information about how to raise function level, we can refer to the following link:
Raising the Functional Levels
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc771949(v=WS.10).aspx
Best Regards,
Erin

Windows 8.1 cannot change password in Windows 2003 domain level domain

On several installations of windows 8.1 enterprise, users cannot change passwords by using <ctrl> + <al> + <del> keys and choosing change password.
The error is: "The security database on the server does not have a computer account for this workstation trust relationship"
Fresh Windows 8.1 enterprise installs with no patches to fully patched windows 8.1 enterprise workstations have the problem. Backed out patches one by one and tested password change without success. Tried various dell laptops, tablets, and workstations
but same issue. Tried VMware guest workstation with windows 8.1 enterprise. The domain functional level is 2003 with a mixture of Windows 2008 R2 DC's and Windows 2003 DC's.
The add/remove from domain did not help. What troubleshooting steps should I take from this point? Is this related to secure channel failures? Note: did not find event log entries for the failures in the DC's nor on the workstation.
Perhaps I did not search for the proper entry on the DC's.

Hi,
Please find below several possible cause of error “The security database on the server does
not have a computer account for this workstation trust relationship”
Secure channel is broken (Can fix by rejoin problematic client to domain)
AD replication issue. The computer account exists on one domain controller but not others.
Duplicated SPN (seems not possible)
So, to narrow down the issue, you need to make sure the AD replication is working fine. Please run command
repadmin /showrepl * on a DC, then post the result here.
After that, please run
set l on a problematic client, then post the result here.
Moreover, please check on system event log and check if there have any related error of the issue.
Thanks.

Raise the Forest functional level

I am running one Domain Controller on Windows Server 2012 R2 DataCenter. Right now both the forest functional level and the domain functional level is at Server 2003. I want to raise both the forest functional level and the domain functional
level to Server 2008 R2.
Question: Do I need to update the Schema before I try to Raise the forest functional level or before I try to Raise the domain functional level?
Question: Once I Raise both the forest functional level to Server 2008 R2 it is best to not move past that point to Server 2012 R2. I only have one Domain Controller in the domain?
Van R. Johnson

Question: Do I need to update the Schema before I try to Raise the forest functional level
or before I try to Raise the domain functional level?
No, the schema is already updated.
Question: Once I Raise both the forest functional level to Server 2008 R2 it is best to not move
past that point to Server 2012 R2. I only have one Domain Controller in the domain?
By raising your DFL and FFL to Windows Server 2008 R2, you will no longer be able to have a DC running an OS that is lower than Windows Server 2008 R2 (You can lower that to Windows Server 2008 as long as AD Recycle Bin is not enabled). As this the only
DC within your domain / forest then simply raise the DFL and FFL to Windows Server 2012 R2 (You can lower it later if required) and that way you can take full advantages of what is mentioned here: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/understanding-active-directory-functional-levels(v=ws.10).aspx
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Domain functional level 2003 -- 2008 and TMG 2010 (sp2 rollup 2)

Hi,
We want to raise our domain and forest functional level from 2003 to 2008. All DC's have been on 2008 or 2008R2 for about two years.
I cannot find if there is any impact on TMG 2010 sp2 rollup 2. Does anyone know if this will bring any issues?
Thanks!

No impact. From a TMG perspective, go ahead.
Hth, Anders Janson Enfo Zipper

Logon failure after upgrade Windows 2003 domain functional level and schema

Before upgrade:
Windows 2003 Std server: Domain functional level 2000, Schema verion 30
Crystal Report XI R2: Authentication: Windows AD
Logon OK.
After Upgrade:
Windows 2003 Std + Windows 2008: Domain functional level 2003, Schema verion 44
Crystal Report XI R2: Authentication: Windows AD
Logon Error: An error has occurred: java.lan.NullPointerException
Is it a Tomcat problem? OR Java runtime problem? OR XI R2 problem?
Anyone can help to fix it!? Thanks!!

OK, I try again in the testing lab and simplify the combination. We only consider Windows 2003 ONLY.
Before AD upgrade:
AD/Domain Controller: Windows 2003 Std server: Domain functional level 2000, Schema verion 30
Crystal Report XI R2: run on Windows 2003 memeber server
Operating OS: Windows XP/Vista/7: Authentication: Windows AD
Logon OK.
Upgrade cmbination 1
Step 1:
Upgrade Domain controller: Windows 2003 to Windows 2003 R2 (Domain functional level 2000, Schema verion 31 )
Crystal Report XI R2: run on Windows 2003 memeber server
Operating OS: Windows XP/Vista/7: Authentication: Windows AD
Logon OK.
Step 2:
Upgrade Domain Functional Level: Windows 2003 R2 (Domain functional level 2003, Schema verion 31)
Crystal Report XI R2: run on Windows 2003 memeber server
Operating OS: Windows XP/Vista/7: Authentication: Windows AD
Logon Fail
Logon Error: An error has occurred: java.lan.NullPointerException
Upgrade combination 2
Direct upgrade Domain Functional Level: Windows 2003 (Domain functional level 2003, Schema verion 30)
Crystal Report XI R2: run on Windows 2003 memeber server
Operating OS: Windows XP/Vista/7: Authentication: Windows AD
Logon Fail
Logon Error: An error has occurred: java.lan.NullPointerException
In this testing, we can conclude that the Domain Functional Level upgrade from 2000 to 2003. The MI logon will fail.
Q1. Crystal Report XI R2 cannot run on Windows 2003 server (Domain Functional Level: 2003)?
Q2. If Crystal Report XI R2 can run on Domain Functional Leve: 2003, how to fix our problem?
Do you have any idea to help us? Thanks!
Edited by: Initiator on Jul 20, 2010 6:22 AM

Existing 2003 forest functional level -- 2012 forest functional level in production environment?

Hello experts!
A quick question if it can be one:
Is it possible to raise a forest functional level from 2003 to 2012 in a production environment (only 2003 DCs with existing roles to only 2012 DCs)? If so, is there a standard implementation of the upgrade process
(migration of roles, migration tools, etc.)?
many thanks!
David

hi,
Thanks for posting.
Sorry i don't know if i am understanding your question. Are you talking about upgrading your DC's in your current forest to 2012 then raising the functional level?
If so, first of all you can only raise the forest and domain functional levels when all DC's in the forest and domain are at 2012 or higher.
To get your domain unto 2012 DC's there are a couple of paths you can adopt, but generally the simplest is:
1. Introduce your first 2012 / 2012 R2 DC into your existing domain, this will extend the schema with the additional attributes that are required to 2012 - this is an automatic process during promotion of your first 2012 DC.
2. Go through and start replacing your existing domain controllers. You don't normally do an inlace upgrade, the preferred method would be to use different hardware, built up the new DC to replace your existing one, then demote the existing one - keep going
through this process until all your DC's are 2012.
NB: which ever DC(s) currently holds the FSMO roles you will need to transfer these to one of your new 2012 DC's before you decommission that one.
if i've got what you were asking wrong, please let me know, otherwise hopefully this helps.
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Lync 2013 and Raising Forest/Domain Functional Level?

My current forest and domain functional levels are 2008 R2. I know I can safely upgrade the functional levels in most cases, but I want to specifically know with regards to Lync.
Our entire environment, including Lync, is running on Windows Server 2012 R2. (We have no domain joined clients.) We are running Lync 2013 Standard with all the latest updates.
Can I safely raise the forest and domain functional levels to 2012 R2 without impacting Lync?

Hi,
Yes, you can raise Forest and domain function level to Windows Server 2012 R2 without issue.
After raising Forest\domain function level, the new features that rely on the functional level are generally limited to AD itself. Regardless, changing the Domain or Forest Functional Level should have no impact on an application that depends on
Active Directory.
More details:
http://blogs.technet.com/b/askds/archive/2011/06/14/what-is-the-impact-of-upgrading-the-domain-or-forest-functional-level.aspx
Best Regards,
Eason Huang
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SCSM 2012 with 2003 domain functional level supported?

All,
I am running SCCM 2007. Now I need to install Service Manager 2012SP1. Domain functional level is 2003 with 2008 DC.
will this allow me to install SCSM 2012SP1 with full features? or will it be reduced functionality?
will there be any schema extension when I install SCSM 2012? pleas note we already have SCCM 2007 running.
can I upgrade SCCM 2007 to SCCM 2012?
it would be helpful if you could share some link about whether its possible or not.
Thanks.
KailashC

Thomas,
Thanks for your response. Can I do a direct upgrade SCCM 2007 SP3 to SCCM 2012 or do I need to plan a migration? I mean fresh install SCCM 2012 and then migrate the data over ?
Thanks.
KailashC

AD FS Across Differing Domain Functional Levels

My customer needs to implement AD FS for single sign on due to a cloud based email solution they recently implemented. The problem is, their domain controllers are Server 2003 (non-R2) at a functional level of 2003 mixed mode. They should be able to raise
to 2003 native if necessary however. Their solution is to create a new 2008 domain and implement a two-way trust, running AD FS in the new domain serving the clients in the 2003 domain. This way should be quicker than upgrading their current domain
which would be a rather large project due to their size and complexity.
Are there any gotcha's I should know about with doing it this way? I have verified that we can create the two-way trust between domains of these functional levels, and AD FS can service clients in a trusted domain, but I am not entirely sure if AD
FS will care that the trusted domain is 2003 non-R2. Can anyone confirm if this will be a feasible scenario?
Thanks very much!!
Wraith

Hi
Wraith,
In addition, if you are not using Windows Server 2012 or above as ADFS server, you will be fine with Windows 2003 mixed mode.
“Since ADFS does not require Active Directory functional-level modifications to operate successfully. However, if you are using Windows NT token–based applications and
you want a token to be generated using Kerberos Service-for-User (S4U), the domain functional level must be Windows 2000 native or Windows Server 2003”, quoted form below article:
Appendix A: Reviewing ADFS Requirements
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc778681(v=WS.10).aspx
More information for you:
ADFS and Domain Functional Level
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/5cc0e898-eae2-46ce-8491-5ccf61380423/adfs-and-domain-functional-level?forum=winserverDS
ADFS requirements
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc727972(v=WS.10).aspx
Best Regards,
Amy

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