Migrating Groups

In most cases, the first objects to be migrated into a new domain should be groups. If users are migrated first, their group membership will not transfer over unless that setting is explicitly added. However, if the groups exist before the users are migrated, they will automatically find their place in the group structure. To migrate groups using ADMT v3.2, use the Group Account Migration Wizard, as follows:

1. Using your migration service account, open the ADMT MMC snap-in (Start, Administrative Tools, Active Directory Migration Tool).

2. Right-click Active Directory Migration Tool in the left pane, and choose Group Account Migration Wizard.

3. Click Next to continue.

4. Type the source and destination domains, select the source ...

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