[Macpartners] Upgrading OS X Server from standalone to open directory

[Mark J. Pearrow]

Hi all,

I am looking to change an OS X (10.3.8) Server that is currently 
configured as a standalone server to an Open Directory master. After 
looking through dozens of articles on Apple's discussion forums and 
afp548, it appears that this is either impossible or extremely 
difficult to do and have it actually work afterwards.

Although I can change the server role in Server Admin from standalone 
to Open Directory Master, I can't seem to change any of my users' 
password types from crypt to Open Directory. I get into a loop where I 
am told by the Server Admin that I must first configure the password 
server. Has anyone ever managed to get this to work properly? I am not 
too psyched about the thought of having to reinstall the OS, which is 
what the most common suggestion seems to be.

mjp