Re: R2

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Regards,
Hank Arnold
Microsoft MVP
Windows Server - Directory Services

Dave Mc wrote:
I have never read so many posts and still not be sure of the correct answer.
1. If I have a server 2003 installed before R2 was released, is there an "upgrade" to R2 without buying the whole new product ?

R2 is not an upgrade. It's a new release. You need new software and licenses....


2. If I have server 2003 installed after R2 was released (have the CD2), but exited the install when asked about installing additional features from CD2, can I now make it an R2 ? Just run adprep and setup2 from the CD2 ??


Now, *I'm* confused.... ;-)

Did you install 2003 or 2003 R2? If it was 2003, you can't use CD2 from 2003 R2 to "upgrade?

Thanks for clearing this up.
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