Re: SBS Transition Pack

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As it stands right now, I'm currently recommending removing SP2 before running the TP. I haven't been able to personally test it yet, but I have a query in to contacts at MS on the SBS team to see what the official word is. Until they say it's supported, or I can test, I'd suggest backing SP2 out. Just in case.

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<Chris.Backer@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:1191607170.117434.257420@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
On Oct 5, 8:23 am, Chris.Bac...@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
On Oct 4, 1:18 pm, "Charlie Russel - MVP"



<char...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Yes, you're going to need to have a new name for your exchange server. > you
> can not have two computers with the same name on the same network.

> My standard response on running the transition pack:

> Before you run the Transition Pack there are a few steps you should > take to
> ensure a smooth transition:

> 1.) Do a thorough, complete, VERIFIED backup. If it isn't verified and
> tested, it isn't a backup, IMHO.
> 2.) Clean up your HD. Remove temporary files, old logs, and so forth. > Run
> Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr.exe)
> 3.) Defragment the HD. Use the built in, or use a good third party such > as
> PerfectDisk from Raxco.
> 4.) Disconnect the server from the internet completely. (Easiest way is > just
> unplug the network from the back of the server.)
> 5.) Stop any third party services that are running as a system account > and
> set them to disabled or uninstall them. This includes AV, disk > utilities,
> and any real-time monitoring programs.
> 6.) Remove Veritas BackupExec (see KB: 914990)
> 7.) Run regedit and check for the presence of the key:
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Small Business. If it exists, remove it.

> That's it. Just make sure you have the matching TP version to your SBS
> version. (ie, SP1 for SP1 SBS, etc.)

> Also, make sure you have media kits available for your individual > server
> software packages. You shouldn't need them, but it's good to have, just > in
> case.

> Finally, just run the transition. Expect it to take 2+ hours, and 7 or > more
> reboots. Even if you give it the logon password, you may get prompted > the
> first reboot - I did in 4 of 7 transitions I did last spring. No > discernable
> pattern to it. Once that first one completes, though, you can go grab > some
> lunch/dinner/whatever and it should run by itself.

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> <Chris.Bac...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

>news:1191515749.573963.21130@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

> > Okay here is my situation i hope this will make sense.......

> > Going to get the SBS Standard SP1 transition pack to move from SBS to
> > Standard edition moving all of my CAL licenses to Standard edtion as
> > well.

> > Getting a new server to just host our exchange 2003 to move it off > > the
> > domain controller, still researching on this to make sure i do it
> > right, but can i keep the same name for both the domain controller
> > (which will be standard edition after the transition) and the new
> > exchange server (new hardware)? Or how will that work exactly? Will i
> > have to change one of the server names?

> > I am also getting the exchange 2003 media disk so i can use my > > current
> > license with SBS to use on the new server which is Exchange Standard
> > Edition 2003 which will have standard edition installed on it when > > its
> > all said and done.

> > Anything else anyone can think of please add........Thank you very
> > much!

i currently have service pack 2 installed should i uninstall that
before the transition pack? Also Exchange is at SP2

anybody know? Please :)


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