Overview
This article addresses the question of what is required when the Faxmaker server needs to be moved to a new domain.
Environment
Any FaxMaker installation in an Active Directory environment.
Solution
Migrating the FaxMaker server from one domain to another is not a supported operation due to how FaxMaker is tied with Active Directory. Do the following to have a FaxMaker server in the new domain:
- Create a new domain admin or account with permissions according to this article, service account for the FaxMaker services in the new domain.
- Log in as the new service account created in step 1 and Install FaxMaker or migrate the settings.
- Finally, add the users from the new domain.
Confirmation
After completing the steps above, FaxMaker will be installed in the new domain and communicating with Active Directory.