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Downgrade Windows 2003 AD Domain Controller to install SBS2003

Hi, folks.

here's the issue: i have a client who has a windows 2000 member server and a windows 2003 AD domain controller, but wants to implement sbs 2003 for the sql and the exchange. I believe that i can downgrade the domain controller to member server, then there won't be a forest or domain controller for the server to conflict with. or can i build it as part of the domain, then downgrade the 2003 server back to a member server?

and how do i downgrade the server from dc to member?

Phadke_hemant

yes you can downgrade win 2003 server to member server but then you will loose the active directory and domain
you need to recreate all the user/ computer accounts and domain policies on SBS
remember SBS requires as many CALs as the no of workstations connected to domain means it will not alow more users to connect to it

Phadke_hemant

sorry it should not be "more users" but it should be more workstations

killbrad

Install SQL and Exchange on the 2k3 server.. Aren't they available separately?

It may be possible to install the SQL and Exchange features from the SBS 2003 disc onto your current Server 2003 installation...

(MySQL and Postfix are viable alternatives to Microsoft SQL and Exchange Email, if you are not unconfortable with configuring it for your needs.)

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sumton1

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thank you for the link; that makes it clear!