Performing the Upgrade of Active Directory Domains

Applies To: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2

To upgrade your Active Directory domains, complete the tasks in Checklist: Upgrade Tasks.

In this guide

• Checklist: Upgrade Tasks

• Prepare Your Infrastructure for Upgrade

• Install Active Directory Domain Services on the Member Server That Runs Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2

• Upgrade Existing Domain Controllers

• Modify Security Policies in Default Domain Controllers Policy

• Update Group Policy Permissions

• Perform Clean-up Tasks