RE: SBS 2003



Hi Robert,

Thanks for posting here.

For your description, I understand that you want to know things should be
noticed when apply SBS SP1. If I am off base, please don't hesitate to let
me know.

Suggestion 1:

Before we go further analyze, I suggest you follow the below white paper to
backup your SBS server first. So your business and data could be kept safe
no matter how the troubleshooting process goes.

Backing Up and Restoring Windows Small Business Server 2003
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyIDH7736f8-f6f5-436d-a8
2d-0c8d66e2a634&DisplayLang=en

Suggestion 2:

It is recommended you apply SBS sp1 follow installation guide provided by
Microsoft and you will not encounter many issues.

You can refer to the following link to apply SBS SP1:
http://www.smallbizserver.net/Default.aspx?PageContentID=62&tabid=236

In the following website you can find many useful resources related to SBS
SP1:
http://www.smallbizserver.net/Default.aspx?PageContentID=53&tabid=236

The website includes: What is SP1 for SBS 2003 and what you need to know |
Standard install step-by-step | Premium install step-by-step | Things to do
after the upgrade | Errors that can occur after the upgrade

Suggestion 3:

To prepare Windows Small Business Server to deploy Windows XP SP2 to client
computers that are running Windows XP Professional, follow these steps on
your Windows Small Business Server-based computer:

Please refer to the following KB article:
884032 Update is available for the Windows Small Business Server 2003 Client
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=884032

Note: installing hotfix 884032 may fail with error about fax service, you
can refer to follow steps to resolve:

Resolution:
================
1. Uninstall Fax Service via SBS Setup using component Selection screen,
set the Action to Uninstall for the Fax Service.
- May require you to Set the correct permissions on the Default Domain
Controller User Right Assignments

- under Group policy - Computer Configuration / Windows Settings / Local
Policys / User Rights Assignments

2. Complete the wizard.

3. Rename the following keys and files to *.old:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Fax
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Fax
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows Small Business Server\fax
C:\Winnt\FaxSetup.log

4. Reboot the server

5. Reinstalled the fax service

In addition, you can search the following logs to check if there is any
error:

1. For Windows Server 2003 SP1 installation failure: C:\Windows\svcpack.log.

2. For SharePoint Services SP1 installation:
%temp%\Ohotfix\OHotfix(0000x).log and OHotfix(0000x)_Msi.log.

3. For Exchange Server 2003 SP1 installation failure: C:\Exchange Server
Setup Progress.log

4. For Windows XP SP2 for Client Deployment failure:
C:\Windows\KB891193.log.

5. For Windows Small Business Server 2003 SP1 failure:

a) C:\Windows\KB885918.log
b) C:\Program Files\Microsoft Integration\Windows Small Business Server
2003\Logs

Hope above information helps! If you have any further concern or question
on the issue please feel free to let me know. we are always happy to be of
assistance of you!

Have a nice day!

Best Regards,

Jenny Wu
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>Subject: SBS 2003
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>Hi experts
>I am currently setting up Small Business Server 2003 standard edition,
>it's my first experience with it so I have been lurkin here in order
to
>pick up clues and tips.
>Seems to be that SP1 is creating problems, does any one recommend
me
>not installing it initially [ I have it on the Technet DVD].
>This is purely a test network set up as a learning tool so
security
>etc isn't an issue.
>
>Robert
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