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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-029
Subsequent to issuing this security bulletin, Microsoft identified a problem with the security patch which specifically affects systems which have the Remote Access Service (RAS) enabled on them.

Best Practice Methods for Windows 2000 Domain Controller Setup
Before placing Windows 2000 domain controllers and member servers into production, system administrators may want to validate the servers' configuration.
HOW TO: Upgrade a Windows NT 4.0-Based PDC to a Windows 2000-Based Domain Controller
This article describes methods you can use to upgrade a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0-based primary domain controller (PDC) to a Windows 2000-based domain controller.
Cannot Add Windows NT 4.0 BDC to a Windows 2000 Domain
The Machine Account for This Computer either does not exist or is inaccessible error message when you attempt to install a Windows NT 4.0-based backup domain controller (BDC) in a domain with a Windows 2000-based primary domain controller (PDC).
HOW TO: Remove Data in Active Directory After an Unsuccessful Domain Controller Demotion
This article describes how to remove data in the Active Directory after an unsuccessful domain controller demotion.

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