Re: SBS 2003 Transition Pack needs two servers for over 75 users??
- From: "Dave Nickason [SBS MVP]" <gwdibble@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 11:25:38 -0500
Good info. The transition pack seems to be seeing an increase in
popularity, so any information based on actual experience is appreciated.
FYI, I saw in a TechNet chat or somewhere that it's recommended to get the
media whether you plan an immediate change or not. The SBS media will no
longer work after the transition pack has been applied, and you never know
when you're going to need media for a repair, feature install, etc.
"Karl Burrows" <karlspam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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A couple of notes...I just transitioned a SBS to Standard this past weekend
(I will be posting questions as well)...
1. Make a good backup. This is not a simple install as I found out.
2. You will need to make sure you have installed all the SP1 updates on
SBS
before running the transition pack (there are 5 updates including XPSP2,
Server SP1, SBS SP1, SharePoint update. Also, make sure Outlook is still
in
the ClientApps folder or you will get an error on the transition as well
(but doesn't affect the actual conversion).
3. If you use Veritas for backup, you will need to check the registry
before you run the Transition pack. There is a registry key called Small
Business Veritas creates that will crash your conversion. I would have to
look up the exact fix (not at my office), but I can email you the link
directly if needed. I found out after that fact and it took me hours to
find it (I left the office that night/morning at 7am, so heed my advice so
you do not work my hours!).
4. If you are going to move any of the SBS apps to another server
(Exchange, ISA, SQL), you will need to contact MS to get the media. It is
not included in the Transition pack. They are assuming you are converting
just due to the 75 user limitation and are keeping these services on the
current server.
Depending on your backup solution, you will probably need to plan to do
this
over 2 days. One for backup and the other for SP1 updates and transition.
The SP1 downloads are almost a GB and they take several hours. The
transition takes about as long as a full install (goes through a lot of
the
same procedures).
Hope this helps! I am posting a few questions for after that fact, so
check
that out as well.
"Cheongseo" <Cheongseo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I would like to upgrade my SBS 2003 Premium to Windows Server 2003 Std
because of the 75 user limitation.
I heard that I need two or more servers (a standalone server, and an
Exchange server) because Exchange server will use all available resource.
Is
it correct?
I know more than one server is always better than having only one server,
but I don't know whether or not a separate server is required.
If I have around 100 users after installing the Transition pack with only
one server, would it cause a problem?
If I have to get a separate Exchange server and a standalone server (both
are a DC), should I have an Exchange server with ISA 2004 and a file/print
server?
Or is there a better infrastructure?
Could someone please give an idea?
In addition, does anyone know where I can get detail information to
install
Transition pack?
I tried a couple of links in this news group, but they don't work.
.
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