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Upgrade from SBS2003 to SBS2003 R2
Hey all,
On our network, we currently have a SBS2003 Premium R1 Server. I have read some of the new features taht the SBS2003R2 release has and I am in need of upgrading to SBS2003 R2.
One of the main reseason is because of the way that R2 allows you to connect to multiple servers without the need to purchase CALs for each server.
Are there some things I should look out for when upgrading?
What's the easiest way to accomplish what I want to do?
Thanks
On our network, we currently have a SBS2003 Premium R1 Server. I have read some of the new features taht the SBS2003R2 release has and I am in need of upgrading to SBS2003 R2.
One of the main reseason is because of the way that R2 allows you to connect to multiple servers without the need to purchase CALs for each server.
Are there some things I should look out for when upgrading?
What's the easiest way to accomplish what I want to do?
Thanks
murgroup
Of coarse no expert here would dream of telling you how to circumvent the MS licensing process but I am happy to give you some ideas on how to proceed. I don't know if there is a direct migration pathfrom R1 to R2 and it seems to me I researched this at on point. A fresh install is always a good way to go so checkout http://www.sbsmigration.com I have found this is the best way to migrate SBS to new equipment or version. The info is not cheap but its less than a server license. Just my 2 cents.
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I was not trying to get around the licensing issue, from what I have read, with SBS2003R2 Premium as long as you upgrade you can connect another sql server and to purchase licenses. Becuase you have the premuim version you can share the licenses on that server.