RE: W2K Server to W2003 Server upgrade

From: Cameron Ye (cameye_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/05/04 

Date: Mon, 05 Jul 2004 03:29:24 GMT

Hi ,

Thank you for posting to Microsoft newsgroup.

Besides the KB 325379 that Aaron provided, I recommend you refer to the
following document:

Upgrading from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/whyupgrade/win2k/w2kto
ws03-2.mspx

This document has included the following information:

1. Introduction
2. Choosing the Best Operating System
3. Upgrading to an Equivalent Operating System
4. Verifying System Requirements and Hardware Compatibility
5. Choosing to Upgrade, Perform a New Installation, or Migrate
6. New Active Directory Features
7. Working with Remote Installation Services
8. Deployment Resources
9. Using the Active Directory Installation Wizard
10. Best Practices for Active Directory
11. Application Compatibility
12. Using the Compatibility Analyzer
13. Using the Application Verifier
14. Using the Compatibility Administrator
15. Summary

Please let me know if you have any concerns. Thank you.

Best regards,

Cameron Ye

MCSE NT4/2K, MCDBA 2000, MCSA 2003

Microsoft Partner Support Professional

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| Subject: W2K Server to W2003 Server upgrade
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| Is there any documentaion out there to explain step by
| step a W2K to 2003 migration for both Dc's and role
| servers. Note: My DC also has Exchange 2000 on it.
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