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can I add 2003 server (standard edition) to sbs2003 domain (for backup)?
If I am correct I can't add an additional SBS 2003 to an existing domain, but can I add a 2003 Standard Edition server as an additional domain controller?
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"Add addtional servers: Only member servers, or a backup domain controller, but no other SBS servers" (FSMO roles must be on SBS)
From http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/sbs/evaluation/faq/netsec.mspx
Q. What number and types of servers can exist in the Windows Small Business Server 2003 domain?
A. There are no limits on the number or type of servers that can exist in a Windows Small Business Server 2003 domain, with the following exceptions:
• Only one computer in a domain can be running Windows Small Business Server 2003.
• Windows Small Business Server 2003 must be the root of the Active Directory forest.
• Windows Small Business Server 2003 cannot trust any other domains.
• A Windows Small Business Server 2003 domain cannot have any child domains.
• A Windows Small Business Server 2003 domain can have no more than 75 CALs. You can use CALs for each user or for each device.