I have to upgrade a 2003 32 bit server to server 2008 R2 do I have to start from scratch?
Server 2003 will no longer be supported requires my upgrading from 2003 32 bit to server 2008 r2 64 bit. Does the cross architecture require a complete reinstall. I think this is the case and would like verification.
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No it is an application server
I would agree with trgrassijr55. This is the best way to do this. Once you have built your server 2008 as a DC and transferred the role, you can then run 'dcpromo' to demote server 2003 and decommission.
Even if it is an application server I would use a new box.
Then install the applications on the 2008 server to test them out
With 2008 you will be running 64 bit server which may lead to application problems. Best to test first.
Then install the applications on the 2008 server to test them out
With 2008 you will be running 64 bit server which may lead to application problems. Best to test first.
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correction this is a file server only
If it is an application server then yes you can go ahead and upgrade. However, I would read the following doc before upgrading:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755199(v=ws.10).aspx
Let me know if this is OK.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc755199(v=ws.10).aspx
Let me know if this is OK.
More than likely your old server will not support 64-bit. I found that to be the case here and have already scrapped four 2003 32-bit servers.
@Kamran
you cannot upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit
Server 2008 R2 is a 64 bit only OS
you cannot upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit
Server 2008 R2 is a 64 bit only OS
Sorry didn't see comment about it being 64bit
I think you gave the point to the wrong guy here
@trgrassijr55
They were asking for verification if an upgrade from Server 2003 32-bit to Server 2008 R2 was possible, I gave him a direct answer to the question.
They were asking for verification if an upgrade from Server 2003 32-bit to Server 2008 R2 was possible, I gave him a direct answer to the question.
I would use a new box and build the 2008 Server and run parallel to make sure you have everything
Especially if this Windows 2003 server is a DC set up the 2008 server as a DC and transfer all the Roles to the 2008 server