Re: AD & getting started?

From: Ulf B. Simon-Weidner [MVP] (nospam2-ulf_at_usw-consulting.com)
Date: 07/07/04 

Date: Wed, 07 Jul 2004 16:10:21 -0700

"Steve G." <boise_bound@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:293c101c46475$88644380$a301280a@phx.gbl:
> I'm new to AD, and am working with Server03. I had
> upgraded from a W2k server running DNS to the WinSer03.
> Can anyone tell me where I can find instructions on how
> to upgrade/install AD?
>
> Also, what are the great benefits of it? I'm hosting
> several different domains, how will this be affected by
> adding AD?
>
Hello Steve,

there are loads of information's about AD out there - just search
Microsoft.com or go through the navigation on www.microsoft.com/technet
or www.microsoft.com/ad

Here are some information's to get you started:

This is a reprint of Chapter 14 from Active Directory, 2nd Edition
(ISBN: 0-596-00466-4)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/ad/windowsserver2003/deploy/upgrdmigrate/upgadc14.asp

Windows Server 2003 Technical Reference
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/support/EE_winnetsvr.asp

Migrating from Windows NT Server 4.0 to Windows Server 2003
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=e92cf6a0-76f0-4e25-8de0-19544062a6e6&displaylang=en

Upgrading from Windows NT Server 4.0 to Windows Server 2003
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/whyupgrade/nt4/nt4tows03-2.mspx

Windows NT Server 4.0 Upgrade Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/partners/isvs/ntmigrate.mspx

Windows NT to Windows Server 2003 Upgrade Homepage
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/upgrading/nt4/default.mspx

Windows Server 2003 Upgrade Assistance Center
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/upgrading/nt4/upgradeassistance/default.mspx 

-- 
Gruesse - Sincerely,
Ulf B. Simon-Weidner> Thanks,
> Steve

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