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Update software or buy new hardware?
I have two windows server 2003 standard 32 bit servers. One is the Domain Controller, the other an application/print server. Is it true I cannot upgrade to windows server 2008 standard with a 32 bit system? What are my best options? The hardware is now 8 years old. Should I buy new servers with an upgraded OS? I need to make the decision soon because of the end of life support coming for server 2003.
I have about 12 users on this system with shared printers/folders/applicati
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I have about 12 users on this system with shared printers/folders/applicati
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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manch03
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Upgrading to 2008 (32bit) makes no sense, as also that OS is old. If you go to 2008 r2 or 2012 anything, then you can't upgrade, as those are all 64bit only, and as has been mentioned already, you can't upgrade from 32 to 64 bit OS's.
Besides that, 8 year old hardware should be replaced anyway, it has lasted longer than what one would expect.
Besides that, 8 year old hardware should be replaced anyway, it has lasted longer than what one would expect.
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So true that the hardware has probably outlasted longer than expected. That is what I was thinking. Lots of good advice.
http://blogs.technet.com/b/canitpro/archive/2014/10/30/step-by-step-migrating-a-windows-server-2003-file-server-ntfs-and-share-rights-to-windows-server-2012-r2.aspx
You also need to ensure to procure Win2K12 CALs.