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microsoft, windows server 2008, standard edition

I am currently using windows server 2003 web edition. I am developing a program that requires active directory and it is not suported by this OS. I am going to upograde to 2008 standard edition bu t i can not find any information on whether or not it is possible to o an in place upgrade between these two OS'. Can somepne tell me if it is possible to do an inplace upgrade from windows 2003 web editin to windows 2008 standard?
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Right now the machine runs on 8GB of ram, the two GB limit can be overcame with the purchase of an extra fan for the Mb so we have that for my server. But I am really trying to avoid a fresh install becasue we host a wide variety of websites and other online services it would be a lot to set back up. But I guess i could simply export the iis and dns settings.
What problems did you face when you upgraded?
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you were right i have 8 gigs of ram installed and detected by the server but the OS only registers 2gb. I am going to have to upgrade to 2003 standard or 2008 standard. I just have to figure out how to migrate my settings now, but thats another question.
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Thanks you were right about the limitations, I would still like to know what problems you faced however with 2008