Migration from Server 2003/2008 to SBS 2011 (or SBS 2008)
I've done many SBS to SBS migrations, but may need to look at a migration from a NON-SBS environment to an SBS system.
Details:
Server 2008 DC, all 5 FSMO, DHCP.
Server 2003 running Exchange 2003
Would like to install an SBS 2011 server and remove the 2003/exchange server (wld happily use SBS 2008 if SBS2011 is an issue)
I know SBS has wizards for migrations but I'm unsure if they work on a non-SBS source server.
Has anyone done this, or seen any good info on the net about it?
Details:
Server 2008 DC, all 5 FSMO, DHCP.
Server 2003 running Exchange 2003
Would like to install an SBS 2011 server and remove the 2003/exchange server (wld happily use SBS 2008 if SBS2011 is an issue)
I know SBS has wizards for migrations but I'm unsure if they work on a non-SBS source server.
Has anyone done this, or seen any good info on the net about it?
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Hi,
Yes, I'm aware it's not recommended, but Microsoft also recommend against running exchange on a DC (ahem...SBS anyone??) so lets not worry about Microsoft's recommendations eh? ;-)
The link you have posted is just a link to a site I already use so unless you are suggesting a particular article I'm afraid it's not very helpful.
Yes, I'm aware it's not recommended, but Microsoft also recommend against running exchange on a DC (ahem...SBS anyone??) so lets not worry about Microsoft's recommendations eh? ;-)
The link you have posted is just a link to a site I already use so unless you are suggesting a particular article I'm afraid it's not very helpful.
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Thanks netballi,
That looks interesting. I'll have a read through those. Have you ever done such a migration?
Anyone else? Come on guys, easy points up for grabs!!
That looks interesting. I'll have a read through those. Have you ever done such a migration?
Anyone else? Come on guys, easy points up for grabs!!
All the links above are good. You do not say how many users in the domain, which could influence the answer. Or rather your choice of answers. We are also left to assume that you wish to keep the same domain name and do not care if the server name and ip change and how complex your shares are, or what the line of business app might require. All of this will affect your path.
Agreed - I never seen or heard anyone at Microsoft suggest migrating FROM a non-SBS to an SBS environment wasn't a good idea.
Since you are inexperienced in this, it would make sense and be wise for you to setup a test environment to do this and learn what to expect. Thanks to Virtualization, this should be pretty simple to do.
For a broad question such as this, I think you've gotten your answers. If you do this yourself, do it in a test environment and then you can ask specific questions that experts can assist you with.
Put simply, the migration guides offered in the links above are perfectly valid.
If time is of the essence, then you're probably better off hiring someone with SBS experience so they can do it right the first time and will have already had the experience you don't seem to.
Since you are inexperienced in this, it would make sense and be wise for you to setup a test environment to do this and learn what to expect. Thanks to Virtualization, this should be pretty simple to do.
For a broad question such as this, I think you've gotten your answers. If you do this yourself, do it in a test environment and then you can ask specific questions that experts can assist you with.
Put simply, the migration guides offered in the links above are perfectly valid.
If time is of the essence, then you're probably better off hiring someone with SBS experience so they can do it right the first time and will have already had the experience you don't seem to.
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Some great info there, huge thanks to everyone who has offered info or a helpful opinion. These will help massively when assessing my options.
I'll assess it over the weekend and will see if it's worth progressing or not. Points will be assigned shortly.
(Note: @Netballi.... Apologies as I hadnt seen your comment when I posted my initial response. The links you posted were very useful, I was referring to the post by Shadowless127 being unhelpful, not yours!)
I'll assess it over the weekend and will see if it's worth progressing or not. Points will be assigned shortly.
(Note: @Netballi.... Apologies as I hadnt seen your comment when I posted my initial response. The links you posted were very useful, I was referring to the post by Shadowless127 being unhelpful, not yours!)
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As always, a great resource to bounce ideas off before jumping in feet first.
Thanks Guys.
Thanks Guys.
However, if you wish to proceed anyway, check out this site http://www.sbsmigration.com/