I have a small network (about five client PCs running Windows 7 or 10 and a server running a stripped-down version of Small Business Server 2011).
The only relevant things our SBS server does is host a couple of shared folders and being a Domain Controller. I've disabled Exchange and all(?) the other server functions. (It still runs DNS and DHCP, but that could easily be switched over to our internet router).
Since both the hardware and software of the server are very old, I would like to shut that server down completely. However, I don't know what effect that will have on the client PCs.
Is there a documented procedure somewhere for removing ALL Domain Controllers from a network, yet still retaining file sharing? I'm mostly worried about login credentials on the client PCs and absolutely don't want to force people to switch to a new profile!
Forgive me if this is a dumb question. All my searches turned up only questions about demoting an existing DC and replacing it with another.
Thanks.