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adding windows 2003 server to nt 4.0 network
I've been reading that adding a windows 2003 server to NT 4.0 network isn't a good idea.
I have a Windows Small Business Server 4 (which has windows NT 4 and Exchange 5.5) with about ten Windows XP professional workstations. And DDS-4 tape backup with Veritas software.
The server hardware is pretty old so we want to upgrade to brand new server hardward with lots of power and also to Windows Small Business Server 2003, rather than the 4.0. And it also has DDS-4 tape backup drive with newer version of the Veritas backup Exec.
We also have a DSL internet service.
Now, what is the best plan of action to install the SBS 2003 and take down the SBS 4.0 and not lose any data and Exchange information.
I would like to find out the best step by step method for smooth transition.
Thanks,
I have a Windows Small Business Server 4 (which has windows NT 4 and Exchange 5.5) with about ten Windows XP professional workstations. And DDS-4 tape backup with Veritas software.
The server hardware is pretty old so we want to upgrade to brand new server hardward with lots of power and also to Windows Small Business Server 2003, rather than the 4.0. And it also has DDS-4 tape backup drive with newer version of the Veritas backup Exec.
We also have a DSL internet service.
Now, what is the best plan of action to install the SBS 2003 and take down the SBS 4.0 and not lose any data and Exchange information.
I would like to find out the best step by step method for smooth transition.
Thanks,
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So,
1) I would have to install SBS 2003 on a new domain name
2) Add the SBS 2003 to the network.
3) Migrate the workstations to the new domain.
4) use ADMT to migrate the exchange files and other data files
Am I missing any steps?
1) I would have to install SBS 2003 on a new domain name
2) Add the SBS 2003 to the network.
3) Migrate the workstations to the new domain.
4) use ADMT to migrate the exchange files and other data files
Am I missing any steps?
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Well it is not only just a bad idea...it is IMPOSSIBLE. Windows server 2000/03 can't join an NT domain...it just won't work. Instead of doing an upgrade...you are talking about a migration.
Now.....you are talking about SBS which gets even more tricky. SBS 2003 MUST be the FIRST domain controller in the domain....so you can't add SBS to any other existing domain. You must create a NEW domain for the SBS.
As for transfering your data, your best bet is to use the ADMT.
Here is the documentation you'll need from Microsoft:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=16415