Re: Questions about Migrating from workgroup environment to new SBS2K3 domain

From: Tim (tim_hames_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 07/08/04 

Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2004 15:07:12 +1000

Thanks Frank - really useful advice.

Further questions if I may...

Once I've copied all the docs across via the USB and joined the computers to
the domain, what is the procedure for pointing each user (wherever they
logon) to their documents folder in the Company share? Can I just do this
manually for each user?

How should I set the security and permissions?

\\Company Administrators Full Control, Authenticated Users Read Only
\\Company\%Username% - Each User Full Control

Is this right? or is it Creator Owner? Can't remember

Thanks again

Kind Regards

Tim

"Frank McCallister" <anonymous> wrote in message
news:eYaY1YKZEHA.3692@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Hi Tim
>
> Answers Inline:
>
> "Tim" <tim_hames@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OXOKlXIZEHA.3988@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Hello
>>
>> We have 3 workstations, 2 laptops and 5 users in a workgroup. The 3
>> workstations and 1 laptop are running Windows XP Pro SP1 (1 workstation
>> is running XP Pro SP2 RC2) and the remaining laptop is running Windows
>> 2000 Pro SP4. All machines are running Office 2003 Pro already and are
>> using web based email (hotmail and MSN Premium) and Outlook 2003 as the
>> mail client.
>>
>> All "My Documents" folders from all users are re-directed (manually) to a
>> share on workstation 3 (\\workstation3\Docs\%username%) for easy backup
>> to a USB external drive.
>>
>> The laptops use offline folders and synchronise when the users are in the
>> office.
>>
>> The 3 workstations function like "hotdesks" so consequently have user
>> profiles from all 5 users.
>>
>> I have installed SBS2K3 on a new server and am working through the "to
>> do" list. All network tasks have been accomplished and I have added a
>> printer.
>>
>> I want all "volatile" data stored on the SBS server from now on and I'll
>> move the USB external drive from Workstation 3 to the SBS server for
>> backups.
>>
>> I'm ready to start adding users and computers but I'm concerned about the
>> mechanics of this.
>>
>> Before running the wizards and connecting the clients, should I (can I?)
>> manually move the \\workstation3\Docs folder to the SBS server first?
>
> Yes- Create a share Using Server Management, Shares. I like the convention
> used by SBS 2000 and create one called Company to use for all Data to be
> shared by everyone. Copy all data you want to end up on the server to your
> USB Drive into appropriate folders. If you plan on using Roaming profiles
> you can copy the 5 profiles (be sure hidden and system files are copied)
> to the USB as well. You will need to be logged on as Administrator for
> this. Now move the USB Drive to the Server. Copy the Data to the Company
> share into appropriate folders and set your security and permissions.
> Depending on the amount of Data you have you may have to disable or adjust
> Quotas for disk useage. After creating your Users in todo list copy the
> profiles to their User folder if using Roaming profiles.
>
>
>> Office 2003 Pro is already installed on all client machines. Do I need to
>> carry out any pre-configuration steps first before connecting each client
>> machine??
>
> No When you create your Users and Computers I assume you will keep the
> same names although that is not necessary. When you connect to the server
> with http://servername/connectcomputer login as the Domain Administrator.
> You will be presented with a list of computers. Select the Computer and
> you will be given a list of users. In your case select them all and add
> them and complete the Wizard. The computer will reboot twice. On the
> second reboot logon as Domain Administrator and agree to install apps.
> Outlook 2003 will install again from server and configure to use exchange.
>
>> None of the documentation I've read seems to cover in any detail the
>> workgroup to SBS domain migration scenario although I'm sure this is one
>> of the most common installations for SBS (as businesses increase in
>> size....)
>>
>> Thanks for all your help and suggestions
>>
>> Kind Regards
>>
>> Tim
>>
>
>

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