Resolution
goal
Is the dollar sign ($) necessary in database modeling for computer accounts?
fact
Domain Migration Administrator 6.x
fact
Domain Migration Administrator 7.x
fix
In database modeling, the computer name will have a dollar sign ($) appended to the SAM account name. This is needed to let the target domain know that the account is a computer account. Once migrated, the dollar sign ($) will be hidden as it is in the Source Domain.
Is the dollar sign ($) necessary in database modeling for computer accounts?
fact
Domain Migration Administrator 6.x
fact
Domain Migration Administrator 7.x
fix
In database modeling, the computer name will have a dollar sign ($) appended to the SAM account name. This is needed to let the target domain know that the account is a computer account. Once migrated, the dollar sign ($) will be hidden as it is in the Source Domain.
Additional Information
Formerly known as NETIQKB9035