We have a small network of with a mix of about 10 workstations, desktops Ethernet and a few laptops wireless and one 2003R2 domain controller. We want to demote the domain controller and just make it a file server. A few questions......what is the proper way to do this and what are the ramifications?
After backing up all files:
1. Should I remove each workstation from the domain first?
2. Then demote the domain controller?
3. What effect will this have on the installed programs on server?
4. Should I just wipe the server and clean install the OS and all programs?
Thank you