Need help with migrating virtual Active directory Domain controllers across vcenters(5.5)

[sidVTG]

Can I use vsphere replication 5.8 for these migrations or standalone v2v conversion is a better and safe approach. (  Powering down the VM and migrating to different datacenter).    Would appreciate if the explanation can be a bit detailed as this is my first time with domain controllers.

Thanks

[rcporto]

What about deploy a new domain controller on the new datacenter and then demote the old one ? If the old one is holding some of FSMO, remember to transfer these FSMO to the new DC.

[TomKalabis]

Hi,

the best way is deploy new domain controler in new datacenter and add it into your domain.

After first replica is done, you have to transfer 5 fsmo roles to new domain controler, check dns, sites  and demote old one

tomas

[sidVTG]

Thanks for the answer. Deploying new DC is the best option.

[sidVTG]

Thanks. This was helpful

[gopanaboena]

Hi

Beter create one VM on another Vcenter and promote as domain controller and transfer the roles.