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All,
We currently have one server, running windows 2000 server, with exchange 2000, that is running all network services. The server is getting on a bit and is now struggling to keep up with the demands placed on it. We are looking into buying a new server with windows enterpise 2003.
Which would be the best way to introduce the new server into the exisiting network? do a complete build of the new server and once ready just unplug the old and plug in the new and then format the old-rebuild and re-introudce the old as a member.
Or
Bring the new 2003 server into the domain as a member server and gradually move over files and services onto this machine. Im leaning toward introducing the server as a member server, are there any potential bananna skins i should be aware of when doing this (dont have much experience in this sort of thing)/ any tips on what would be the best way to approach this?
many thanks
Paul
We currently have one server, running windows 2000 server, with exchange 2000, that is running all network services. The server is getting on a bit and is now struggling to keep up with the demands placed on it. We are looking into buying a new server with windows enterpise 2003.
Which would be the best way to introduce the new server into the exisiting network? do a complete build of the new server and once ready just unplug the old and plug in the new and then format the old-rebuild and re-introudce the old as a member.
Or
Bring the new 2003 server into the domain as a member server and gradually move over files and services onto this machine. Im leaning toward introducing the server as a member server, are there any potential bananna skins i should be aware of when doing this (dont have much experience in this sort of thing)/ any tips on what would be the best way to approach this?
many thanks
Paul
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cheers everyone, having never done this before its a little daunting gulp, but im sure ill get there. Thankyou for all of your advice